Healthy Living

Sleep-related breathing problems and lack of sleep may increase obesity risk in kids

Sleep-related breathing problems and lack of sleep may increase obesity risk in kids

Sleep-related breathing problems and chronic lack of sleep may both double the risk of a child becoming obese by the age of 15, according to research from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. The positive news is that both of these problems can be fixed with the […]

by December 13, 2014
Bee propolis promotes hair growth

Bee propolis promotes hair growth

Hair loss is something that can affect one’s confidence and with the right steps it may be avoided. According to the American Hair Loss Association, by the age of 50, approximately 85% of men will have significantly thinning hair. Hair loss is not just a male disease, as women actually make […]

by December 12, 2014
Smoking still causes large number of deaths in U.S.

Smoking still causes large number of deaths in U.S.

A recent American Cancer Society study shows that even with significant dropping smoking rates, cigarettes still account for about 3 out of 10 deaths in the United States. The study suggests that efforts to reduce smoking in the U.S. should be considered a top priority in order to prevent cancer […]

by December 11, 2014
Going to sleep earlier could boost happiness

Going to sleep earlier could boost happiness

The time you go to bed, and sleep duration, might actually affect worrying and stress. Jacob Nota and Meredith Coles from Binghamton University in the New York found that people with shorter sleep duration and later bed times are often plagued with more negative thoughts than those with regular sleep […]

by December 10, 2014
Antioxidant capacity of orange juice is multiplied tenfold

Antioxidant capacity of orange juice is multiplied tenfold

Did you know that the antioxidant capacity of orange juice and other foods might be underestimated? A new technique developed by a research team from the University of Granada shows that antioxidant capacity values are up to ten times higher than what current methods show. The results suggest that food […]

by December 6, 2014
Mango ginger immune booster smoothie

Mango ginger immune booster smoothie

This immune booster  smoothie is perfect during the cold and flu season. It will give your immune system a work out. Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this immune booster smoothie recipe. Ginger: According to health specialist Lindsey Duncan for the Dr. Oz Show, “Ginger is a natural anti-viral, […]

by December 5, 2014
Strawberry and mint smoothie

Strawberry and mint smoothie

We love smoothie recipes, because they are a great way to get the nutrition you need into delicious drinks that you love. This smoothie recipe features strawberries, which are high in vitamin C, and the cooling properties of mint. Let’s take a closer took at the ingredients in this smoothie […]

by November 29, 2014
Beet citrus detox smoothie

Beet citrus detox smoothie

This beet citrus detox smoothie is packed with ingredients that have detoxifying and healing properties. Detoxing is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Smoothie recipes that contain naturally detoxifying ingredients are a great way to detox, because they contain everything you need in a delicious drink. Let’s look at […]

by November 24, 2014