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Vanilla almond smoothie

Vanilla almond smoothie

This is a delectable vanilla almond smoothie which includes healthy ingredients such as coconut nectar, bananas, and cinnamon. Let’s look at the ingredients in this vanilla almond smoothie. Almond milk: They are excellent sources of calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Almonds are natural powerhouses and […]

by December 19, 2014
What you need to know about antibiotic resistance

What you need to know about antibiotic resistance

The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States and it is creating antibiotic resistance. They are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with taking too many antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, which makes it more difficult to fight infections in the […]

by December 16, 2014
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