Childhood obesity in America can be eliminated

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. As opposed to being overweight, which occurs when a person has excess body weight due to water, bone, muscle, fat or a combination of these factors, being obese is defined as having too much body… Read more »

Did you know antioxidants may disrupt disease progression?

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading causes of death among Americans over the age of 65, reports Science Daily. However, according to a recent study, reducing iron levels in blood plasma may provide some protection to the brain when a person in affected with the illness. The research was conducted by a team led… Read more »

Top reasons to slim down this summer

Easter has come and gone, and this could only mean one thing – summer is well on its way. For some people, the thought of summer conjures up happy images of cookouts with family and friends, roasting marshmallows and hotdogs by the lake and doing elegant swan dives into the backyard swimming pool. However, the… Read more »

Study finds flavonoids may protect against nervous system disease

A study completed by Harvard University and University of East Anglia has recently found that men who eat foods with a high concentration of flavonoids have a decreased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. This nervous system disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain are slowly destroyed and are unable to properly send messages,… Read more »

Breast cancer survival may be increased by consuming cruciferous vegetables

Researchers are constantly looking for ways to help patients diagnosed with breast cancer find something they can do to increase their quality of life and overall rate of survival. A recent study conducted by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention looked at clinical characteristics and lifestyle factors of Chinese women… Read more »

Don’t deal with the coffee jitters when you need a boost

Sure, it’s not always a picnic when you have to wake up morning after morning for work. Sometimes you feel like you would give your right leg just to get another hour of shut eye. Many people make these kinds of morning – coffee mornings. It is the only way they know how to wake… Read more »

Keep things spicy to help your heart

Many people hate spicy food while others can’t get enough of it. When some go out for Mexican or sushi, they ask the chef to make their order as hot as possible. To them it is a way to boost the flavors and make the dining experience truly memorable. On the other hand, others enjoy… Read more »

Are you sick of disgusting protein bars?

Sure – protein bars and shakes might be good for your health, but it’s safe to say that the majority of them taste disgusting. The bars that claim to be peanut butter or chocolate cookie flavored are the worst, resembling nothing like what they’re marketed as but instead taste like chewy cardboard. Choking down one… Read more »

Stay moisturized this summer

Just because dry skin might be a more prevalent issue during the winter, doesn’t mean you should let your guard down as the temperatures start to warm and the sun comes out. Your skin can become just as dry and uncomfortable during the summer. This may be especially true in your live in a drier… Read more »

Do you know how important magnesium is for your body?

Sure, you know it’s important to get a lot of fruits and vegetables, eat whole grains for,complex carbohydrates and fish for omega-3 fatty acids. You understand that you should exercise several times a week and get the proper amount of sleep. But did you also know that getting enough magnesium is an important part of… Read more »