Cut calories and lose weight for summer

Summer is often considered the best part of the year. The temperatures finally warm up and sun comes out just in time to enjoy a round of golf or an outdoor barbecue. However, this season might not be so wonderful if you have packed on a couple pounds for warmth during the winter months. Not… Read more »

What is so great about vitamin C?

You were probably told how important it was to get some vitamin C in your diet ever since you were a child and especially when you were sick. However, many people have no idea how this nutrient is even beneficial to the body. Harvard Health explains people have understood that citrus fruits can help prevent… Read more »

How can I soothe my dry summer skin?

Some people are under the impression that your skin can only get dry during the winter. Boy, are they wrong. Winter may have cold winds that whip by and uncomfortably dry air, but when the warmer months head your way you’ll be faced with a dry heat which can be even worse. You also risk… Read more »

Hate fish but love omega-3 fatty acids?

For some people, there’s nothing that will get their mouths watering faster than the thought of grilled salmon, tuna sashimi or white fish in a delicate cream sauce. On the other hand, to some folks this sounds repulsive. They can’t understand how anyone could want to eat something that comes from sea, is covered in… Read more »

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 »