The Big Q: Is your heart a ticking time bomb? The Big A: Could be, as many people do not even realize they are at risk of heart disease. The CDC reports that 735,000 Americans have a heart attack each year and that 25% of those people will die from heart disease. Many of these deaths can […]
Stress has overtaken back pain as the biggest cause of long term illness, according to a report conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, so it is Key we discover what we can do to eliminate it from our busy lives. The word stress refers to the body’s physical and emotional response to […]
US Health officials are investigating more cases of a breathing illness associated with vaping. While the cause remains unclear now, the officials said Friday that many reports involve e-Cigarette products that contain THC, the mind-altering substance in marijuana. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday they are looking at 215 […]
FLASH: Grounding is the practice of placing our bare feet on the ground, where negatively charged electrons in the Earth neutralize free radicals in our body. Grounding, or Earthing, is a scientifically-supported health practice that has been largely ignored by mainstream medicine despite a body of evidence for its effectiveness. Grounding is simply placing our […]
New research from the American Psychological Association (APA) finds that the Mediterranean Diet is better for mind, body, and planetary health. It is no surprise Decades of research has found that the Mediterranean Diet, a style of eating developed by nutritionist and doctor Ancel Keys featuring plant-based, nutrient-rich foods helps increase longevity and because it […]
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 […]
Lots of people rely on Grandma’s chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the broth brings relief. Here a dietitian explains its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear nasal congestion and ease cold symptoms,” said Sandy Allonen, a clinical dietitian at […]
Tips to Staying Healthy When Traveling Staying healthy when traveling can be challenging. While traveling is an exciting because of the exposure to new people and environments, it is also contributes to new breeding grounds for unfamiliar germs and bacteria. The Key to avoiding getting sick while traveling is to combat the factors that cause […]
Flu Spread Across US for 3rd Week Running The flu blanketed the US, sans Hawaii, again last week for the 3rd week running. Last week, 1 in 15 doctor visits were for symptoms of the flu. That is the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in Y 2009. The government does not track every […]
Stress and Anxiety in The Digital Age $GOOG, $AAPL, $FB, $SNAP In this Digital Age the Internet has put connecting with friends, colleagues, partners associates, partners, and lots of other good stuff at our fingertips.. However, while digital connections have a clear advantages, “digital dependence” does not. Dependence on digital communication presents several physical and […]
About 10-M American Adults Suffer From Mental Illness A new US government report reveals that about 10-M American adults have a serious mental illness, and a similar number have considered suicide during the past year, according the report the nation’s behavioral ills. The report also said that 15.7-M Americans abuse alcohol and 7.7-M abuse illicit […]
Here are Some Vitamins for Colds 1. Zinc: Zinc is nutritionally essential for immune function. Zinc lozenges and powder are available for use during a cold or the flu that can shorten the length of the cold if there is a slight deficiency. The human body uses these micronutrients in a balanced state. Too much […]
Feel Good, Strive to Make This World a Happier Place True happiness opens our minds, broadens our awareness of the world and allowing us to become more in tune with the needs of others. Strong relationships and good health are Key factors in the realm of happiness, but low income can be a hindrance to […]
One Can or Bottle of Soda Daily Heightens the Risk for Diabetes $KO, $PEP Drinking a can of bottle of sugared soda water daily can dramatically heighten a person’s risk of developing pre-diabetes, a “warning sign” condition that precedes full-blown type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. A person who drinks a daily can of […]
Mission 22: A National Movement Focused on Vets Suffering Combat Trauma “The only way I could heal and get better was to continue to serve. I kept talking to other Veterans and formed Mission 22.”–US Veteran Tom Spooner This organization is a national movement that focuses on the suffering of Veterans who have combat trauma. […]
Some Food Born Illness Linked to Imported Produce US health officials are trying to determine why there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of people in Texas each year who contract a food-borne illness that’s often linked to produce imported from Mexico and other warmer climes. Although there have been outbreaks in several states […]
Cut Down on Food Waste, Start at Home A new survey on household food waste in the US shows that more than 68% of Americans had thrown away food because it was past the expiration date and the believe that eating it could cause food poisoning. This is a major misconception, as although it’s possible […]
At the Olympics? Don’t Let Illness Interfere with the Festivities About 500,000 people from around the world are travelling to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. And while Zika bearing mosquitoes are in the news, other bugs and health problems that Olympic athletes and spectators should bear in mind. The Big Q: What’s the biggest […]
Medical Marijuana Update The Republican platform committee rejects medical marijuana, medical marijuana research issues get a hearing in the Senate, Arkansas will vote on at least one medical marijuana initiative this Fall — maybe 2 — and more. NationalOn Monday, the GOP rejected a medical marijuana platform plank. Republican delegates meeting Monday in Cleveland ahead […]
Extreme Heat in US Caused Many Preventable Deaths in 2016 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that extreme heat causes 658 deaths in the US on average each year. This is more than those in tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined. Many, if not all, of these deaths are preventable. Occupational Safety […]
Surviving a Heat Wave This Summer, Stay Cool Seniors, children and people with chronic health problems are at higher risk for heat-related illness and death, especially in large cities, according to Dr. Robert Glatter an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “Those who have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, kidney […]
Big Ag Destroys Family Farms and Quality Food $CAG, $TSN, $DD, $BSAFY, $XOM In North Dakota, a 1932 state law banning non-family corporations from owning farmland or operating farms has been challenged by Big Ag lobbyists, calling the law discriminatory and unconstitutional. In March 2015, the ND Legislature passed a bill that would relax the […]
