Summer 101: Surprising Food and Drinks to Keep You Hydrated
June 16, 2016One of the most noted tips in staying hydrated year-round is drink plenty of water, particularly during the summer. Meanwhile, summer or not, keeping hydrated all the time is doubly true for persons with medical conditions. According to the American Heart Association, people who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease need plenty […]
Addictions: Could you Be Hooked?
June 16, 2016Can you put that smartphone down or are you glued to it constantly? You are probably carrying it every minute of the day and night, including weekends, and then get hooked into addressing work issues. Scientists are looking into whether or not your favorite gadget is turning you into a digital junkie. Of course, there’s […]
Can Shape of Tumor May Tell If It Can Metastasize
June 15, 2016The University of Illinois study reveals that cancerous tumors only have a few cells that are able to break ay and spread, but the curve along the edge of the tumor may play a large role in activating these tumor-seeding cells. Various shapes and patterns of engineered tissue environments were used in a study of […]
Boosting Your Mood And Memory With Herbs
June 14, 2016Peppermint, chamomile, rosemary and lavender smell good but have also been proven to have a large impact on your mood and memory. There are significant benefits for older people, according to new research from Northumbria University. Researchers from University’s Department of Psychology have found that drinking peppermint tea will improve alertness. Chamomile tea has a […]
Saturated Fat Finally Vindicated
June 13, 2016The 2015 USDA dietary guidelines still advise limiting saturated fats to a maximum of 10% of your daily calories but are based on an unproven hypothesis and large number of studies that have shown saturated fats do NOT increase your risk of heart disease. Many trials have found that replacing saturated fats with vegetable oils […]
Using Natural Cleaning Products
June 12, 2016As we all know, toxic chemicals are found everywhere, including the least expected places. Common cleaning products contain ammonia that can burn as well as bleach that can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Now why would anyone want to use these products and take these risks? There are organic cleaning products out there […]
Simple Health Benefits for Summer
June 11, 2016I am always happy when summer arrives and we can get rid of those heavy, bundling clothes and chapped lips. But, there are other good benefits as well as those that come with our enjoyment of summer. Now if I lived in Hawaii, my benefits wouldn’t be as great. The season is year-round but not […]
Lead-Contaminated Water Prevalent
June 10, 2016The state of Michigan took over the management of the city of Flint in 2014 and decided to switch the city’s water from treated Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept. water to water from the notoriously polluted Flint River. This was a human rights travesty. The population suffered health problems that included rashes, hair loss and […]
Could it be that you can’t sleep because of what you’re eating and daytime fatigue? Let’s check out some of the 15 reasons that might be happening, dealing with fatigue causes. Not Enough Sleep. This is the most obvious, but too little sleep can negatively affect your concentration and health. Keep a regular schedule and […]
10 Simple Ways to Make your Home Fall-Proof
June 9, 2016June is National Safety Month and during this time, it’s high time to put the spotlight and what can be done to prevent injuries and deaths at home, at work, and on the road. One of the safety issues the nation faces is falling, especially for individuals who are age 65 and older. It […]
