Having trouble getting your children to drink milk?

Some kids can’t get enough milk. They want some in their breakfast cereal, with their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, for dinner and even as a pre-bedtime treat with cookies. On the other hand, some children wouldn’t touch it if their lives depended on it. Parents will do anything to get their kids to consume… Read more »

Women who eat fish regularly show lower risk of heart failure

According to scientists from the American Heart Association, postmenopausal women who frequently eat baked or broiled fish showed a lower risk of developing heart failure in their lifetimes. The large-scale analysis revealed that women who received more than five servings of fish a week were up to 30 percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular… Read more »

You can eat out and still lose weight

Some people feel as though when they are on a diet they can’t have fun anymore – they can’t enjoy their favorite foods, go to dinner parties and they certainly can’t eat out. These statements are all untrue. The key to any weight loss regimen is moderation and this applies to dining out as well…. Read more »

You can increase your energy naturally

Are you always feeling exhausted, worn down and having trouble concentrating on work and other responsibilities? If so, it’s pretty safe to say you’re like most American adults. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person is probably tired because they are spending so much time working – 7.9 hours at a… Read more »

Young people have many means to relieve stress

Depression is a common problem that affects teenagers and young adults. It can be triggered by multiple things, ranging from stress to a hormonal imbalance. While helping young people overcome symptoms of depression has been a priority as of late, a new study further illustrates why it is vital to help relieve stress in young… Read more »

Zinc may help individuals bounce back from cold

Scientists have recently published research in The Cochrane Library which supports earlier theories that zinc supplementation may reduce severity and duration of the common cold. The new research concluded that zinc was effective in children and adults at remedying cold symptoms and resulted in reduced absenteeism at school and work. “This review strengthens the evidence… Read more »

Enjoy more energy this summer

This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th. It primarily serves as a day to remember those who have served our country, but it also is usually considered the official kickoff to summer. Therefore, soon enough it will be that time of year again to do all of your favorite activities with family and friends,… Read more »

Three reasons to get more calcium

According to Oklahoma State University, your body has more calcium than any other mineral. This must mean it’s pretty important. Luckily, there’s an all-natural supplement from Dr. Newton’s that can provide you with adequate levels of calcium, as well as magnesium and vitamin C, each and every day. CalMax Original provides 400 mg of calcium,… Read more »

Could your weight affect intelligence in children?

A recent study conducted by Ohio State University has discovered women who are obese before becoming pregnant are more likely to have children with lower cognitive function, according to ScienceDaily. Children were tested on cognitive ability with reading and math tests. Researchers found those children whose mothers were obese before pregnancy had test scores an… Read more »

Could sunscreen be causing more harm than good?

You’ve always been told to slather the sunscreen on during the summer, right? Well, as you prepare to defend yourself against painful burns and skin damage this summer, you might want to consider the newest study conducted at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Researchers discovered that when zinc oxide, a chemical found in… Read more »