Pain relieving drugs may contribute to stroke and death: Common older drugs prescribed for arthritis and pain may increase risk of death from stroke, according to a study published in the November 5, 2014 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The drugs that the […]
The pomegranate fruit is in season in late autumn and early winter, usually around September through December. Pomegranate seeds have shown many potent health benefits, including benefits in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention. Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this pomegranate citrus smoothie recipe. Bananas: They are […]
Promising news: Tea and citrus products may lower ovarian cancer risk According to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, “Ovarian cancer is a growth of abnormal malignant cells that begins in the ovaries (women’s reproductive glands that produce ova). Cancer that spreads to the ovaries but originates at another site is not considered […]
Sleep deprivation is an epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported […]
When it comes to health, food is usually the main topic of discussion. However, there is another key factor to optimal health: exercise. Daily exercise is a very important when it pertains to brain function and mood lifting. Many people don’t exercise because they are not sure what exercises they […]
Scientists may have found one of the reasons why food intolerance has been on the rise lately. New research published in the November 2014 issue of The FASEB Journal shows that there is a link between perinatal exposure to BPA at low doses and risk of food intolerance later in […]
The Mediterranean diet is well known as a heart healthy diet. It puts emphasis on fresh and organic foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, herbs and spices. Fats are replaced with healthy fats like organic olive oil and red meat is limited to a few times a month. […]
Fireball cinnamon whiskey was recently recalled from three countries, including Norway, Sweden and Finland. This product was recalled, because it contains a common chemical found in antifreeze, called propylene glycol. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid substance that absorbs water. It is […]
