Letting teenagers know they are being manipulated by food marketers may be a simple way to encourage healthier eating, according to research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Many of the leading chronic diseases threatening human health, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, are the result of poor dietary choices. These […]
As more and more states vote to allow the legal use of MM (medical marijuana) the Key question on patients’ minds is how best to take the healing herb. Available delivery methods produce very different results, and these vary from person to person, too. The common ways to ingest cannabis include the following: Smoking Vaporizing […]
FLASH: A CBD craze is sweeping across America and the World New products are cramming store shelves as the market explodes for what many believe to be a miracle cure-all. Everything from oils to gummies to pills, creams, and ointments are now for sale at supermarkets and specialty chains. You can even get massages infused […]
NOTE : Over 65 anni, do gentle and restorative yoga, avoid injury A recent study published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, noted that yoga injuries are on the rise, especially among older adults. The study, titled “Yoga-Related Injuries in the United States From 2001 to 2014,” found that there were 29,950 yoga-related injuries […]
Marijuana extracts appear to help children with autism, reducing their disruptive behavior while improving their social responsiveness, a new Israeli clinical trial reports. Kids treated with either a whole-plant cannabis extract or a pure combination of cannabidiol (CBD) and THC experienced a significant improvement in their symptoms, compared with a control group given a placebo, […]
Three federal bills dealing with veterans and medical marijuana hit some bumps, the New Hampshire Senate approves home cultivation, Texas CBD bills pass the House, and more. National Trump Administration Opposes Bills Easing Medical Marijuana Access for Veterans. In testimony before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health, officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
More than 100 years ago, scientists discovered not everything injected into the bloodstream would reach the brain or spinal cord. Through research, scientists discovered the blood-brain barrier is semi permeable; in other words, it allows some materials to cross into our neurological system, but prevents others. The importance of the blood-brain barrier to the health […]
$BAC, $GOOGL, $ILMN, $NVS The industry focused on extending humans’ lives beyond the normal lifespan could be worth at least $600-B in Y 2025 and the average lifespan could hit 100 years before we know it, according to a new report. A study performed by 2 analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (NYSE:BAC) found […]
$GWPH FLASH: Experts are saying the CBD is the most effective medicine of all time. After securing a landmark approval for the use of its marijuana medicine Epidiolex in two rare forms of epilepsy last year, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:GWPH) reported impressive clinical trial results Tuesday that could double its addressable market next year. In phase 3 […]
We all agree that being happy is a desirable goal, but its not always simple to achieve. “The emotion we call happiness is more of a bottom-up or inside-out experience than Top-down or Outside-in,” Heidi Hanna, PhD., executive director of the American Institute of Stress. “We need to connect with the basic things that really […]
The Big Q: Want a quick brain boost? The Big A: A morning session of exercise and short walks throughout the day provide a number of brain benefits for older adults, a new study says. The findings show that people should avoid uninterrupted sitting to maintain good mental function throughout the day. The study also […]
FLASH: Coffee is healthy, and it can keep us awake Forget energy drinks, this caffeinated beverage has been the preferred drink for many people worldwide for hundreds of years. In fact, 50% of American citizens 18 and over, consume this delicious coffee bean flavored water daily From Bean To Brew: Making coffee is the same […]
FLASH: Science Says Eating Chocolate Every Day Is Good for Your Brain By Caroline Picard Forget about that “apple a day”, if you want to keep the doctor away, try a piece of dark chocolate instead. Regularly snacking on cocoa-flavored treats can help protect your brain from cognitive decline, according to a new review from […]
An effective diet begins with a plan that maps meals and snacks based on foods that help you feel full longer. Why? If you feel satisfied, you will be less likely to get up in the middle of the night and make yourself a ‘Dagwood’ sandwich. Sometimes cravings can get the better of you. You […]
FLASH: D is not a Vitamin, it is a prohormone. The Big Q: Have you wondered why other vitamins are derived from the foods we eat, but what we know as vitamin D comes from The Sun? The Big A: According to the Endocrine Society’s Hormone Health Network, the “vitamin D” designation is a misnomer: […]
Americans rank among being the most stressed people in the world, but it is not all about politics, according to Gallup poll numbers released last Thursday. The survey, which is part of an annual Gallup poll of more than 150,000 people worldwide, asked people if they had experienced positive or negative feelings on the day […]
Yoga is now hip and modern fitness routine, but it really is an ancient mind and body practice that was developed in India more than 5,000 years ago. Its positive effects encompass our physical, mental and emotional health. So, if you are looking to shed a few pounds or just want to alleviate stress, this […]
Lack of sleep is scientifically linked to lots of health problems and is so common, it has been identified as a public health epidemic by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aka CDC. A review of hundreds of sleep studies concluded that, as a general rule, most adults need somewhere between 7 and […]
FLASH: Calorie restriction strategies such as fasting and partial fasting activate powerful metabolic processes that catalyze healing and rejuvenation. Fasting has been part of human history for centuries. It was often done for ritualistic purposes, and is still done to this day. But today we have a large body of science confirming the benefits of […]
Benefits of Fasting The 2 Key benefits of fasting are stem cell activation and autophagy. Stem cells play an important role in longevity as they are instrumental in repairing and rejuvenating your cells and tissues, while autophagy is your body’s innate cleanout process, by which damaged mitochondria, proteins and cells are digested and eliminated. By […]
Male hormones are an important factor in a man’s life because he needs them to be active, feel great, and look his very best. The Key hormone for men that ensures these factors is testosterone and it is something that tends to deplete over a man’s life span. Unfortunately, health experts have shared new information […]
The human body has natural cannabinoid receptors, we make these compounds naturally and cannabinoids are integral to supporting our optimal health when produced in appropriate amounts. Cannabis has a history of traditional use as a botanical medicine. The term medical marijuana refers to the use of whole, unprocessed plant and pure extract to treat disease […]
FLASH: Pain is a common problem, so much so, deaths from opioid addiction are at an all-time high, killing an estimated 47,600 Americans in Y 2017. As of June 2017, opioids became the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Notably, massage is just one of many alternative pain treatments that can […]
$NSRGY FLASH: Switzerland Decides People Do Not Need Coffee to Live, Misses the Point of Living! Recently, Switzerland announced plans to abolish the nation’s emergency stockpile of coffee, in place for decades, after declaring the beans not vital for human survival, though opposition to the proposal is brewing. Nestle (OTCMKT:NSRGY), the maker of instant coffee […]
Tomatoes once considered poisonous, but now, 200 years later, they rank as the 4th most popular fresh-market vegetable, they delicious versatile and have immense nutritional value and health benefits. Below are some of tomatoes health benefits, as follows: 1. Cardiovascular Health. Readers Digest reports that eating 7 or more servings of tomatoes: fresh, sun-dried, or cooked […]
FLASH: More Food Does Not Equal More Love! A study reported in HealthDay notes that pets make people healthier by raising spirits, extending lives, lower blood pressure and make folks more active. The Big Q: Do we do the same for them? The Big A: The annual survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention […]
Turn that frown upside down and make people around you feel a bit happier. “Conventional wisdom tells us that we can feel a little happier if we simply smile. Or that we can get ourselves in a more serious mood if we scowl,” said lead researcher Nicholas Coles, a graduate student in social psychology at […]
Note: Aguacate, Palta, Alligator Pear.The 1st 2 are Spanish and all of them mean AVACADO. This fruit tree (Persea americana) is thought to trace its origins to southern Mexico. Avocados were widely cultivated from central Peru to the Rio Grande river by the time the fair-skinned Europeans showed up. In the United States, avocado trees […]
FLASH: Florida battle brews over limiting THC in smokable marijuana, Michigan’s unlicensed dispensaries get at least a temporary reprieve, Oregon growers get a heads up from regulators, and more. Arizona Arizona Prosecutor Still Prosecuting Medical Marijuana Patients, ACLU Charges. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office under ardent marijuana foe Bill Montgomery is continuing to prosecute medical […]
Cinnamon is a beloved spice that makes drinking tea even more enjoyable. Adding this woody spice to hot water creates a tea that is sweetly aromatic and delectably spiced. Cinnamon tea is not only delicious, it is good for us. Cinnamon tea has been used to accelerate weight loss, improve immunity, and prevent chronic disease. […]
In this Super-Size culture, most Americans do not know what a normal portion is. Whatever it is you are eating, you must cut back on the portion size, as my sainted Father once told my sister, “want to loose weight, push away from the table”. Without getting into a lengthy discussion of how many ounces […]
The ‘black market’ marijuana trade is “booming,” Smart Approaches to Marijuana Director Kevin Sabet said in a TV interview early Tuesday. “Drug dealers love legalization,” Mr. Sabet said, because “they get to undercut the legal price. The government, in all its wisdom, taxes marijuana to pay for schools. BTW, it is not paying for any […]
Fact: The human liver weighs about 3 lbs, filters all of the body’s blood daily, and when healthy is the only organ capable of regenerating; the liver performs nearly 500 functions, including regulating cholesterol levels. Our liver weighs about 3 lbs and is located on the right side of of the abdomen. Reddish brown in […]
One major benefit of all aerobic activities that raise the heart rate from resting to 120-180 beats per minute for at least 15-20 minutes is that the body actually creates new oxygen-processing capillaries at the end of our blood vessels. Doing aerobic exercises on a regular basis, over a few months, will make most people’s […]
FLASH: Essential oils are volatile compounds found in grasses, trees, roots, bark, leaves and flowers. Essential oils in general are about 50 to 70X more powerful than herbs, and should be used sparingly. Many see opiates as the only option for severe pain, which can have severe health consequences. Opioids are extremely addictive and 130 […]
FLASH: “With enough butter, anything is good,” Julia Child Julia Child was the beloved television chef who taught me how to bring French dishes into my American home. Having grown up believing the iconic woman who maintained that “Every woman should have a blowtorch” – words to live by, I might add – the thought […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced plans to reconsider current regulations prohibiting the use of CBD as a food ingredient. CBD consumption in whatever form may or may not turn out to be 1 of the major lifestyle trends of Y 2019, but numerous health benefits have been claimed for it, […]
FLASH: A new study challenges the idea that a drink or 2 a day could actually be good for you. In a study conducted in China, the researchers found that moderate drinking slightly raised the risk of stroke and high blood pressure. They were not able to figure out whether small amounts of alcohol might […]
Although antibiotics are a wonder of modern science, the over-use of antibiotic pharmaceuticals has reached its limit and seems to be at a breaking point. In the past several years we have seen an unprecedented rise in ‘super bugs’ and drug resident bacterial strains that doctors and scientists just do not know how to deal […]
FLASH: Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They are from the same species as cannabis (marijuana), but a different variety. And they contain only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana. Hemp seeds are exceptionally nutritious and rich in healthy fats, protein and various minerals. Below is a […]
FLASH: Sleep impacts your ability to learn and your creative capacity. Deep sleep is also crucial for brain detoxification, and can have a significant impact on your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. In the video below, Rhonda Patrick, PhD., a biomedical scientist, interviews professor Matthew Walker, PhD., founder and director of the University of California Berkeley’s […]
FLASH: Happy people have been munching on the crunchy delights since the beginning of writing. They are thought to have originated in China and Central Asia before spreading to Biblical Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East + all the lands that lay along the fabled Silk Road which connected the Mediterranean with Asia. Before […]
FLASH: A new Australian research study suggests that just speeding up your walking pace could help reduce your risk of death, especially for older adults and seniors. Led by the University of Sydney along with researchers from the University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Limerick, and University of Ulster, the new study set […]
It is easy to hold a grudge, but whether it involves a friend, colleague, a co-worker or loved one, it can fill you with bitterness, keep you stuck in the past and lead to anxiety or depression. That means the grudge holder the is suffering from the situation, and not the subject of your anger […]
FLASH: The legalization of marijuana comes with a very dark downside. Researchers reported that emergency departments across the State of Colorado saw a sharp spike in marijuana-related visits after recreational use of cannabis products was made legal. For the study, the researchers analyzed data on almost 10,000 patients seen at the UCHealth University of Colorado […]
We all love the way it feels when we drink a cold beverage. Many people start the morning with a cold drink, like orange juice, and we end our evenings with nice cool drinks, especially in the Summer. This may assist in our feeling quenched, but studies show that it does not help in maintaining […]
FLASH: Chances are most of us are drinking our coffee wrong, and that is because science has figured out the right way to do it, and it is not always intuitive. The Big Q: Do you reach for a cup as soon as your eyes open? The Big A: If you do that is wrong. […]
Many people refer to the sauna as ‘The Poor Man’s Pharmacy.’ The Big Q: Are there really any health benefits to be had from just sitting in a sauna? The Big A: Yes! Saunas actually go back 3,000 years when Mayans used ‘sweat houses’ for religious ceremonies and to maintain good health. From the Roman […]
It’s becoming more and more difficult to exist within society today without dealing with some form of stress on a daily basis. Between family drama, money issues, and demanding businesses and jobs, it makes sense that you may wish that there was truly a body wash that could take it all away and make you […]
FLASH: Eggs are said to be the healthiest food on our Planet A recent headline in the NY-T’s reads “Are Eggs Bad for Your Heart Health? Maybe.” An accurate assessment of the article would be “No!” The article summarized the results from a prospective study of 30,000 subjects. Approximately 2 eggs per day were found […]
FLASH: Marijuana has a “Dark Side” Scientists say smoking high-potency marijuana every day could increase the chances of developing psychosis by about 5X. The new research adds to prior studies that have found links between marijuana and psychotic disorders, but it still does not definitively pinpoint marijuana as the cause. Psychosis is usually triggered factors […]
FLASH: New research associates sugar-sweetened beverages with early mortality; artificially-sweetened beverages are not much safer. Scientists have found even more evidence it’s time to stop the soda, put down the lemonade, and eliminate sugary-sweet coffee in your diet. These sweet drinks taste good, but they may also set drinkers up for early death. A 34 […]
Cooking healthy at home is 1 of the best things we can do for ourselves and our family. And the household budget does not have to take a hit when stocking up on this list of Real foods. When it comes to produce, it’s often easier to save money when buying in season, but many […]
FLASH: Both man and women have used cosmetics to help out Mother Nature since ancient times. The Big Q: Who does not want beautiful, glowing skin that radiates health and perhaps even wealth? The Big A’s: Read on! The Egyptians are credited with inventing the 1st makeup products, using copper and lead ore. That was […]
FLASH: Successful men and women today are used to the 24/7 mentality, and it can be hard for them to turn it off and relax, when they need to. Today,for the 21st Century hard working Superdads and Suprtmoms juggling careers, children, home can be very stressful if you do not know how to manage things […]
FLASH: Hawaii says “aloha” to out of state patients, a Nebraska initiative campaign is getting underway, New Mexico expands grower plant limits, and more. Georgia Georgia House Approves CBD Access Bill. The House on Tuesday approved HB 324, which would allow for the sale of CBD cannabis oil to patients through dispensaries. The state legalized CBD […]
FlASH: A groundbreaking new study holds heartening news for older Americans. Since the mid-1990’s, the number of seniors who suffered a heart attack or died from one dropped dramatically evidence that campaigns to prevent heart attacks and improve patient care are paying off, Yale University researchers said. The study of more than 4-M Medicare patients […]
FLASH: Often only the mention of gluten invokes the kind of fear in some people usually reserved for things like guns, flying, and not succeeding in life. Ever since a consensus of 3 large studies in 2010 implicated gluten as the culprit in something coined “Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity,” health nuts and conspiracists alike have jumped […]
FLASH: You cannot exercise away a poor diet, you must eat Real food. This is important, check it out! Results from a new study, shared in the video above demonstrates the importance of exercise and movement to your health. Exercise may be one of the best preventive strategies against common chronic ailments, including heart disease […]
Inbit Corp OTC:INBT is preparing one of its hottest brands to launch on a Global level, Royal Ellamae is a brand of luxury Birds Nest based skincare products. Bird’s Nest is reputed to maintain youthfulness and enhance the complexion. From a biological standpoint, Bird’s Nest contains proteins, amino acids and minerals that are essential for […]
FLASH: American scientists have identified a chemical that could give a person night vision by having it dripped directly into the test subject’s eyeballs. In Y 2015, a group of independent biochemical researchers in California with Science for the Masses (SfM) – whose motto is, “We’re not missionaries, we’re engineers” – gave volunteer team member […]
Former NBC “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno has opened up about his battle with high cholesterol, a condition which he described as a “time bomb”. “There are a lot of people walking around like that, they’re just time bombs,” Leno said in a new video created in association with Cholesterol 911 to shed light on high […]
Wintertime and cold temperatures keep people inside more than warmer times of the year when the Sun shines daily. Even so, with so many jobs located indoors, many hard workers seldom see the light of day. But vitamin D, much of which is provided by exposure to natural sunlight (specifically UVB radiation), is essential for […]
Air pollution causes 790,000 premature deaths every year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide, more than doubling recent assessments, according to a study released Monday. Between 40 and 80 percent of those excess deaths are caused by heart attacks, strokes and other types of cardiovascular disease underestimated up to now as a driver of smog-related […]
Fighting disease sounds serious, and it is, but that does not mean it has to always be hard work. In fact, there are some ways to ward off cancer and other serious diseases that could actually be fun and easy. The Big Q: If preventing some possible disease body invaders were as easy as preventing […]
FLASH: Spring is in the air! The calendar says March, we turn our clocks forward on the 10th, and the aisles of your local card shop are turning Green for St. Patrick’s Day. So that means it is time to consider some Spring cleaning. Our bodies need a proper “spring cleaning” to get a fresh […]
Americans are drinking more gourmet coffee than ever survey results from the National Coffee Association revealed Saturday. Now fully 61% of the coffee drank in the United States is described by consumers as gourmet, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the NCA and released during the group’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
FLASH: Do you want a daytime pick-me-up that may also benefit your blood pressure? Then take a Siesta, researchers suggest. “Midday sleep appears to lower blood pressure levels at the same magnitude as other lifestyle changes,” said Dr. Manolis Kallistratos, a cardiologist at Asklepieion General Hospital in Voula, Greece. For each hour you nap, systolic […]
The “Godfather of Fitness,” Jack LaLanne coined the phrase, “Your waistline is your lifeline” in the 1940’s. LaLanne, who opened the nation’s 1st modern health studio in Y 1936 and promoted preventative health through “clean” eating and exercise, was decades ahead of his time. Today, experts warn that a large waistline is more harmful to […]
PPeople who are witnessed by a bed partner to have stopped breathing during sleep may have higher accumulations of an Alzheimer’s disease biomarker called tau in an area of the brain that helps with memory, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 71st Annual Meeting in […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and 525,000 are 1st heart attacks. When you learn the risk factors, symptoms and how to take early action, it increases your chances of survival. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, some […]
Vitamin D, Anti-aging and Sexual Wellness It is almost impossible to have any discussion about the value of supplementation and living an anti-aging lifestyle, and not include Vitamin D. In fact, if you take no other supplement at all, you can add years to your life, and improve your health overall, simply with a daily […]
FLASH: In today’s world many people feel and are stressed According to the American Psychological Association about 70% of Americans say they are likely to seek help for stress, and more than half of Americans say they are concerned about stress in their everyday lives. And it is not in the US, in the UK, […]
FLASH: The Importance of Fasting for Longevity In his book “Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy and Sleep Well Every Night,” Satchidananda Panda, PhD., cites research showing that 90% of people eat across 12 hours a day or more, and compressing this eating window may in fact be 1 of the most important things […]
FLASH: Breathing cold air is almost impossible to avoid during Winter months, but there are known health risks everyone should know about before going outdoors in extreme cold. You know the temperature is low if you can see your breath after you exhale. The water vapor in the moist air you inhaled condenses into a […]
FLASH: Cannabis Linked to Depression and Suicide in Young Adults Teens and young adults who use marijuana/cannabis are at increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior, according to a new study released by a team of researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. The study is part of an awareness campaign started by the Quebec […]
FLASH: Train Don’t Strain Most people who exercise regularly spend 5 or 10 mins warming up to loosen tight muscles and vitalize the whole body with more O2-rich blood. But it it equally important to allow time to wind back down after pumping yourself up. At the end of a hearty workout the body benefits […]
FLASH: “High heels are pleasure with pain.” – Christian Louboutin Professional dancers and models, along with many other women all cultivate that sexy, long, lean leg line by donning high heel shoes. The higher the heel, the more dramatic the effect. People who have never worn high heels wonder why any sane individual would wear […]
FLASH: The 2 most important treatment strategies for SAD are optimizing vitamin D level and Sun exposure. In addition to optimizing vitamin D and getting daily light therapy, the following strategies may also be helpful in the treatment of SAD: Exercise:Exercise is a well-recognized tool for improving your mental health. In a Y 2008 interview […]
FLASH: aAn unhealthy lifestyle can trigger inflammation throughout your body, which can then accelerate wear-and-tear on your brain, a new study suggests. The Big Q: What happens? The Big A: Faster declines in thinking and memory for those who do not practice healthy habits that counteract inflammation. Long-term inflammation is most often caused by chronic […]
FLASH: New Study Finds New Link Between Processed Foods and Early Death A new study offers new evidence a diet full of junk food and other highly processed foods could be linked to an early death. The researchers in the NutriNet-Santé Study,with lead researcher Laure Schnabel, MD, MSc, of the University of Paris, published their […]
FLASH: Fasting is Key to Longevity Note: An important part of this is understanding is the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) a very important pathway responsible for controlling autophagy or how our bodies detox and repair themselves. Intermittent Fasting Fasting is biological stressor that produces many beneficial results, including autophagy. In fact, some of the benefits associated […]
Apple cider vinegar aka ACV, has been widely used as a natural home remedy to improve health and hygiene for centuries. It is used to soothe bee stings, treat painful gout, and even cure hiccups. The sour taste of straight apple cider vinegar makes most people pucker. Note: The French word for vinegar means “sour […]
Not everyone can rise to level of a pro, but that does not mean that you cannot train like a pro, to achieve your personal best. You too can get the best from your body and exercise routines with these training tips that are recommended and practiced by the pros themselves. They are as follows: […]
The Florida medical marijuana mess continues, a Nebraska medical marijuana initiative has submitted proposed language, and more. Florida Second Florida Bill to End Ban on Smoking Medical Marijuana Filed. State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) has filed SB 182, which would end the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. A similar bill, SB 372, was filed earlier […]
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: “President Trump reached past the political divide in Congress to unify Americans around an inspiring vision of what America can be. He took the policy issues that often polarize Washington and appealed to Americans […]
FLASH: A recent study is the 1st to separately evaluate diet and exercise, and the effect they have on cognitive ability, finding those who improved their diet and continuously walked or cycled for 30 mins 3X a week reversed signs of brain aging. According to a survey by AARP, 93% of Americans believe maintaining brain health […]
FLASH: Chocolate is not only a delight, but a true friend of our health. It may seem too good to be true, but eating chocolate is beneficial to your health as I have written in this column many times before. There is, however, a Key caveat: It needs to be prepared the right way. That’s […]
FLASH: “If Marijuana is a pain reliever so is Jack Daniels and Budweiser” Chronic pain is the #1 reason people give when they enroll in state-approved medical marijuana programs. That is followed by stiffness from multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy-related nausea, according to an analysis of 15 states published this week in the journal Health Affairs. […]
Wednesday, a new study revealed that men who smoke marijuana may have higher sperm counts than those who do not use the drug, according the Human Reproduction journal. This is surprising The researchers said the findings are not in line with previous studies, which have indicated that marijuana can have a harmful effect on men’s testicular function. […]
Loneliness is a significant problem in the United States but is not an epidemic, according to a new study. The American Enterprise Institute released its “Survey on Community and Society” and found the loneliness epidemic that some have claimed exists in America is overblown. “Loneliness is a significant problem in America, but it may not […]
Extremely cold temperatures are deadly in many areas of the Northeast and Midwest areas of the US, as it is experiencing the worst deep freeze in decades. In this conditions our bodies works overtime, and Winter can wreak havoc with the immune system as people struggle with extreme weather, lack of Sunshine and more cases […]
A healthy diet means Organic fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and the fated pig (bacon) Scientists have looked more than 1,000 raw foods to reveal their nutritional value and discovered that rendered pork fat, aka lard, made the Top 10. The research disclosed that 3.5oz of pork fat contains 632 kilocalories, and is a good source […]
Always Breathe Through Your Nose The most basic of all breathing techniques is to make sure you always breathing through your nose. Mouth breathing tends to promote hyperventilation, which actually decreases tissue oxygenation. Mouth breathing also results in diminished levels of CO2 in the body and a decreased ability to filter toxic pollutants from the […]
The classic Greek and Roman Myths are fanciful stories. But, the problem with diet and fitness myths is that they get passed around and even appear in print and on the Internet, and people start to accept them as truth. And nothing can get in the way of your weight loss and fitness goals more […]
Researchers have found that a compound in grapes used to make Champagne can improve spatial memory. “The results were dramatic,” says a professor at the University of Reading in England and one of the investigators on the study’s research team. “The compounds were found to favorably alter a number of proteins linked to the effective storage […]
The deadly deep freeze grasping the Midwest sent temperatures plunging Wednesday to rival some of the coldest places in the world, triggering widespread closures of schools and businesses, and the canceling of more than 1,600 flights to and from Chicago’s airports. The US Postal Service even took the rare step of suspending mail delivery across […]
Most of us are familiar with the 12-Step program to addiction treatment, as it is the cornerstone to the treatment and recovery methodologies used by Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and many other organizations. While these programs are generally effective and accepted by the professional psychological and recovery community, the 12-Step program is not the only […]
The Key to a long life is challenging work, according toNobel Prize winning physicist Arthur Ashkin, 96 anni. Dr. Ashkin says he heads down to the basement of his Rumson, NJ, home every chance he gets to continue the research he did at Bell Labs until his retirement in Y 1992. That work earned him half […]
A dream retirement means something different for everyone, but it is often centered around comfortable living, even for active adults on a budget. Knowing how far a dollar will go can help define what becomes an attainable reality. That’s why 55places.com, the number one resource for active adult communities in the United States, identified the […]