Healthy Living

Omega-3s may reduce childhood behavioral problems

Omega-3s may reduce childhood behavioral problems

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for our health. We need omega-3 fatty acids for controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain. Our body cannot make omega-3 fats, we must either supplement or get them through food. Food rich in omega-3 fatty […]

by May 29, 2015
McDonald’s to reduce ingredients in their chicken

McDonald’s to reduce ingredients in their chicken

There has been pressure lately from consumers on restaurants to deliver healthier foods with more wholesome ingredients. A press release was published stating the intentions of McDonald’s to reduce ingredients in their chicken. McDonald’s is introducing Artisan Grilled Chicken, which they state will be prepared in their restaurants. As written […]

by May 27, 2015
Coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk

Coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk

While coffee is the most popular morning beverage for boosting energy in the morning, studies now show that it may do more. New research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston shows that coffee may reduce erectile dysfunction risk. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is becoming increasingly common. According […]

by May 26, 2015
Candy company Mars supports added sugar labels

Candy company Mars supports added sugar labels

Many food companies are making changes towards offering healthier products. Major candy company Mars supports added sugar labels, according to a statement on their website. This move comes after many health experts and agencies have recommended limiting sugar intake. On Mars’ website, it now states: “Mars supports recommendations by the […]

by May 25, 2015
Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Since the Pap test, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by about 50 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the year 2015, about 4,100 women in the United States will die from cervical cancer. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, which is […]

by May 22, 2015
Rosehips may reduce belly fat

Rosehips may reduce belly fat

Rosehips are the fruits that come from the rose plant. They have been used for a myriad of health conditions for millenniums. Now, new research from Japan is showing that rosehips may reduce belly fat and treat obesity. Previous studies have shown that rosehips can help inhibit weight gain in […]

by May 19, 2015
Tyson to remove antibiotics from chicken

Tyson to remove antibiotics from chicken

The overuse of antibiotics is becoming an epidemic in the United States, as they are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with over consuming antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, making it more difficult to fight infections in the future. When antibiotics are used on animals, […]

by May 17, 2015
Tropical tree extract may fight cancer

Tropical tree extract may fight cancer

New research from College of Pharmacy of Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University has shown that a tropical tree extract may fight cancer. The extract was found in the red spurge tree, a small tree indigenous to regions such as Hawaii, Mexico, and Africa. The research team analyzed the red spurge […]

by May 15, 2015