HEALTH NEWS

BY FAITH LEWIS

AN APPLE A DAY.

According to the American Heart Association, that’s no longer going to cut it. New research shows that two servings of fruit and three servings of veggies a day may be optimal for a longer, healthier life.

KNITTING & CROCHETING

SHE HAS YOUR EYES

Statistically unlikely, actually. After analyzing 195,000 people, researchers have identified 50 new genes that play a role in eye color. Can have health benefits to include lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol levels.

5 MILLION

Cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the US in 2014. By 2060, it is expected to triple. But scientists have recently identified a drug that can slow the disease in animals and could lead to new treatment options.

#DRINKLESS FORYOURBREASTS

The California based Alcohol Research Group is educating women that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of breast cancer as much as 7 to 16 percent.