We all know that smoking tobacco cigarettes is bad for your health. It can lead to throat cancer, lung cancer and respiratory infection, among other things. But what about the electronic version? The e-cigarette craze has taken off in the past few years, as an increasing number of Americans attempt to find alternatives to their […]
When the symptoms of anxiety and depression are left untreated, they can lead to deterioration of relationships and subsequently, collapse in quality of life. Although many prescription drugs and therapies exist to treat anxiety and depression, many people prefer meditation over medication. Believe it or not, the results of a study conducted by the Division […]
There is a reason why the National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is celebrated in the United States in May. According to the estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in two people over 50 in the United States will have higher chances of suffering from fractures because of osteoporosis by […]
A gluten-free diet is a diet that completely excludes gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as oats, barley, rye, wheat and triticale – a cross between rye and wheat. It is what makes dough elastic and usually plays a role in the final chewiness of bread. Recently, it’s been the topic of […]
You may remember your parents telling you that eating too much candy would result in rotting teeth. As it turns out, cavities and other teeth problems are just a small aspect of the true dangers of a high sugar diet. In fact, consuming even moderate amounts of refined sugar and sugar-laden products can result in […]
April 2nd, 2014 was the 7th annual World Autism Awareness Day. On this day every year, autism organizations around the world such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Society honor the day with unique awareness and fundraising events. Throughout the entire month of April, individuals and organizations hold events to raise funds for research, training […]
Circadian rhythms are the name given to your internal clock, the body system that decides, in part, when you are awake and when you sleep. People who wake up extremely early are often referred to as morning larks, while those who are awake, happiest and most productive at night are called night owls. The majority […]
Salt is everywhere. Chicken noodle soup, pizza and even “healthy” frozen dinners are some of the biggest culprits. It’s a huge part of the American diet, but it’s also a source of controversy. Do you know how much sodium you consume each day? The average adult takes in 50 to 100 percent more than the […]
Did you know that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on lower back pain? It’s the top cause of job disability around the world and about one in 10 people suffer with it. Chronic back pain is serious – studies show that it can cause loss of productivity and even more frightening, loss […]
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again! The easy-to-eat fruit is packed with health benefits. Whether you’re struggling with digestive issues, depression, anemia or something else, you may want to consider bananas as part of your solution. Bananas contain fiber along with three sugars – fructose, sucrose, and glucose. This makes them […]