Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - When most people think about longevity, they don’t usually think about the immune system. Without the ability to fight off infections and abnormal cells, however, they wouldn’t live very long. This is where the reishi mushroom comes into play.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - A great way to warm hearts and stomachs during winter weather is with delicious comfort foods. What many find even more comforting is that you can make them heart-healthy with simple ingredient swaps and healthier cooking techniques.

St. Louis, Missouri (NAPSI) - High pressure in the eye is an important risk factor for developing open-angle glaucoma.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - The United States leads the world in obesity with more than a third of the population considered obese.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - The winter season with its many holidays is an important time for families to get together and share traditions among generations. Unfortunately, too often it is also a time to share colds and flu.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Imagine that during the hopeful and exciting period of your life as you enter young adulthood, you begin seeing things that are not really there, behaving strangely without control and having problems speaking clearly.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - Women often struggle to make the right diet and exercise choices, but there’s one more secret to success, according to new research: a positive attitude.