Great news for all you coffee drinkers. Coffee is good for you!! Apparently it doesn’t cause palpitations but may even strengthen the heart.That’s according to new research from the American Heart Foundation.Many people are put off of drinking coffee as it has previously been associated with creating heart problems, but now the reverse seems to be true. Just not too much of it, moderation in all things.

Great news for glaucoma sufferers too. Apparently the risks associated with this disease which mostly affects the elderly can be greatly reduced by eating green leafy vegetables. The nitrate in the vegetables gives them this protective effect, encouraging blood flow to the eyes.

Lack of sleep is known to raise the risk of heart problems. Just a week of restless nights is enough to damage the heart. Lack of sleep can cause a build up bad cholesterol which is damaging to the artery walls.So it’s not just about diet, but overall health too.

Healthier lifestyle choices can make all the difference to our overall wellbeing. Scientists are now saying that up to 90% of cancers are caused either by bad lifestyle choices or by environmental pollutants. You may feel that there’s not too much you can do about your environment, but there’s a lot you can do with diet and exercise to try to balance out your health. Research now suggests that rather than give in to our genetic inheritance we can take control of our health.

So give up those bad habits and let’s create some positive new habits, to live a long and healthy life!!