Mineral Love Whether you know it or not, your body craves a mineral that has been shown to help heart muscle cells relax, reduce blood pressure, and even lower homocysteine levels. We'll tell you about new research that shows how this mineral may also enhance memory boost energy during exercise, and help keep bones strong.

Eat Like an Egyptian The USDA recently announced a revised set of dietary guidelines. And in keeping with past guidelines, most of the no-brainer recommendations are pretty close to the mark. But some things never change: The USDA is still mired in several key dietary misconceptions that it just can't seem to shake. http://www.hsiealert.com/ealerts/ea200501/ea20050125.html

Nice Spice Arthritis, indigestion, and urinary tract disorders are just three of the health problems that have been treated for centuries with a popular spice. We'll take a closer look at this remarkable seasoning, with details about a new study that shows how this root extract may be a powerful agent in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Curiously Strong Most people equate weight-lifting with pumped-up body-builders. But light weight-lifting and other types of resistance training increase muscle strength and provide benefits that have been shown to prevent a wide variety of chronic conditions associated with aging. We'll tell you how to get started on an easy muscle-strengthening program. http://www.hsiealert.com/ealerts/ea200501/ea20050127.html

Discover the ultimate natural healing program Optimal health and increased longevity can be yours through a simple, seven-step program created by HSI Panelist Martin Milner, M.D. Find out how Dr. Milner has successfully integrated several natural healing disciplines into one easy-to-use program, based on nearly a decade of research with more than 5,000 patients. http://www.agora-inc.com/reports/ADDS/W600E624/home.cfm