Study finds omega-3 can lower Alzheimer’s risk

According to a study recently published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids can lower protein levels in the blood associated with memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center in New York sought to find out which nutrients had the greatest impact on… Read more »

Childhood obesity should be fought as a family

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 percent of children age 2 to 19 are obese. This equates to 12.5 million American children who are at risk now and later in life for diseases and other health complications related to obesity. The organization explains since 1980, the number of obese children and… Read more »

Are you eating the recommended servings of fruits and veggies?

Most people have very hectic schedules these days. This often leaves little time to make nutritious meals. For instance, you likely wake up at the crack of dawn with just enough time to make a cup of coffee and grab a bagel on your way to work. The day is filled with countless calls and… Read more »

Natural ways to relieve stress

If you often find yourself stressed, consider natural ways you can relieve anxiety and improve your overall health and wellness. Stress is very taxing on the body and has been linked to a variety of health concerns including high blood pressure, heart disease and depression, so you will be doing your mind and body a… Read more »

Overcoming morning sleepiness

If you’re like most people, you’re completely exhausted in the mornings. It seems like no matter what time you go to bed, how many bedtime teas you drink and how comfortable your pillow is, you can’t get enough sleep. When the alarm goes off in the morning, you’re instantly hating life and wishing you had… Read more »

How can vitamin B-100 help me?

According to Livestrong.com, Vitamin B-100 is simply another way of referring to the B complex vitamins. This includes vitamin B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6 and B-12, as well as biotin and folic acid. One of the most significant things vitamin-B 100 can help with is lack of energy. Sometimes called the energy vitamin, it helps… Read more »

Vitamin C may reduce blood pressure

According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming large doses of vitamin C may be able to lower blood pressure. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that taking an average of 500 milligrams of vitamin C daily could reduce blood pressure by 3.84 millimeters of mercury…. Read more »

Depression can cause mothers to wake babies needlessly

All new mothers know how stressful it can be to worry about their babies. When you first brought your little one home from the hospital, you were probably a little unsure about what to do.  You were sure every little noise or crying sound the baby made wasn’t normal. Perhaps you called your own mother… Read more »

Can stress influence disease?

Most people get stressed every once in awhile. Whether it is due to a project, deadline at work or a bunch of screaming children, a little stress is normal. However, too much can put strain on the mind and body. It has even been associated with heart disease, infectious disease and depression. A recent study… Read more »

Are you looking for simple ways to lose weight?

Losing weight may seem complicated if you’re new to diet and exercise, but the truth of the matter is it’s so easy, anyone can do it! With summer just around the corner and that bathing suit staring you in the face, this is the perfect time to get serious about weight loss. Consider trying a… Read more »