You hear it from your doctor, the news, and even your mailman – soda is bad for you, and drinking it isn’t doing your body any good. It’s full of sugar, preservatives, and not much else, we all know this. But there are some shocking benefits to your body and …
Read MoreEurope is seeing an early start to their summer season, with Germany hitting an all-time record high. The US isn’t faring much better, with temperatures in some places hitting 100 degrees in June. This summer is gearing up to be a brutal one. Exposing yourself to high levels of heat …
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with your fiber intake, put down the chalky Metamucil and step away from that questionable health bread that crumbles when you touch it. You don’t need to make huge, drastic life changes in order to increase your fiber intake. A few simple switches in your daily life …
Read MoreWe all know that working long hours takes a big toll on your body. But so many people around the world have bills to pay and things they need to get done, so the work hours just keep piling on. Now scientists warn that working long hours every day for …
Read MoreDid you know that decreasing your alcohol intake can also decrease your risk of breast cancer? At a recent breast cancer clinic, only one in five women attending was aware of the link, so don’t feel bad if your answer is no. Alcohol consumption is estimated to be a serious …
Read MoreA new study released by the National Institutes of Health reports that women who fall asleep in front of the television every night are more likely to gain up to 11 pounds over a five year period versus those who slept in total darkness. That data looks at over 43,000 …
Read MoreMindfulness is a pretty big buzz word right now. Everyone from your yoga instructor to corporate coaches are talking about it as a big change to how we live our daily life. But what is mindfulness, where did it come from, and how can it help you change your life? The Basics …
Read MoreIf you regularly have trouble falling asleep, the age-old wisdom has always been to set a sleep routine and go to bed at the same time every night. Now, a new study has found that setting a sleep routine and sticking to it has tangible health benefits, too. The study, …
Read MoreBad news for those watching their levels of cholesterol – new research indicates that avoiding red meat, and sticking to white instead, will make no difference in your overall cholesterol levels. For years the advice given to people looking to lower their bad cholesterol levels has been to avoid red …
Read MoreIron deficiency, or a deficit in the amount of the mineral iron in your body, is a relatively common health condition. If it’s severe enough, it can even lower your red blood cell count and cause anemia–a major issue because iron creates hemoglobin, which is a crucial protein that allows …
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