Quick tips

Simple, easy-to-follow and just plain good, sound advice. That's what we're all looking for, isn't it? We don't have all day to read through medical journals, so we do our best to pick up tips here and there. In keeping with that approach, here are a few health tips of the day.

Try to consume more pomegranate juice. In addition to aiding in preventing hardening of the arteries, lowering bad cholesterol, pomegranate juice may also reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Try to find a 100% version of the juice, such s the very popular Pom -- which can be found in most supermarkets.

A research study conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore points to the importance of laughter. Its healing power, if you will. Apparently, people who watched comedy films such as "There's Something About Mary" had better blood flow than those who watched dramas like "Saving Private Ryan."

Relaxed, control breathing can help lower your blood pressure. Try to take 10 breaths per minute rather than the average 16 to 19. By doing so, you can slow your body's excretion of salt, which, in turn, will help keep your blood pressure down.

Quick and to the point. The way we like it.