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Have you heard the touching story of the ice cream man from Chicago? His story moved one customer, who raised $250,000 for his healthcare and retirement funds. Researchers are also trying to lower healthcare costs to help those with unmet medical needs.
In addition to helping your child with improved study habits and ensuring they get plenty of sleep at night, a good healthy diet can overall improve your child’s performance at school this year.
Learn something about food and safe eating while checking out to see if the Myth Busters really got the 5-second rule right.
If you have diabetes, the glycemic index (GI) may not be as helpful as you think it is. That was the consensus of researchers at the Jean Mayer United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.
Low sugar, colorful fruits such as berries are a great addition to any diet, especially those who are at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Lifestyle and diet changes may be very helpful to those who suffer from IBS, including (potentially) the addition of a supplement called Berberine.
Have you considered how your diet can affect fibromyalgia symptoms and pain?
Need a reason to start exercising regularly? Here is one – just about every person can save hundreds to thousands of dollars each year by just taking 30 minutes out of their day for some physical activity.
How often should you see the dentist? Should you really go for a checkup every six months?
The assumption is that kids always have a high metabolic rate and can eat as much as they normally want without gaining weight. However, a new study shows that this is not always correct and points out the two ages your child is most at risk of becoming obese.
A new study has found moderately vigorous physical activity is associated with better cognition 25 years later.
Recent news reveals that heart attacks and strokes might have an additional cause: irregular heartbeats.
It’s that time of the year again - a new school semester and the potential for head lice. Here’s a summary of some timely advice from the FDA on what you should do in case your child brings home some head lice homework for you.
Rice milk has more nutrients than cow's milk. It also is less likely to cause gastritis and can help you lose weight.
Did you know that seeing your dentist can prevent cardiovascular disease?
They practice what they preach—health experts who follow their own advice for others’ good health. Here is what they have to say that is important to them in maintaining their good health.
There has been evidence that inexpensive nudges can encourage the choice of healthy food items in the lunchroom at school.
Should you toss your antibacterial soap? Recent news buzz has it that what you have bought in the past will not be available in the near future due to an FDA ruling. Here’s what you need to know about what is going on with the antibacterial soaps you use to protect your family from germs.
Are you eating enough fish as you struggle with fibromyalgia symptoms and pain?
Popular belief has you thinking that to lose weight you should cut out fatty foods. But, that actually might make you gain weight! Here's why eating good fat helps you slim down.
If your current medical regimen isn’t enough to treat migraine headaches, consider this natural complementary practice.
In an earlier article, I talked about 4 health benefits of ginger, but the advantages of this spice don’t stop at four. So let’s look at 4 more health benefits of ginger, including a new study on its impact on weight loss.
Studies show that Alzheimer’s disease may be killing more than 500,000 people in the United States each year, which would make Alzheimer’s disease the third leading killer behind heart disease and cancer. More than 5 million people have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. That number is expected to triple by 2050 with the aging of the “Baby Boom” generation if there are no significant medical breakthroughs until then.
Are You Sugar Savvy? Sugar is everywhere and we can't escape it. However, sugar is not as evil as the bad wrap it’s gotten, if you’re savvy about it. But let’s start with the facts.
Are you suffering from sunburns and wondering how to treat them in a natural way?
Recent news reveals that researchers discovered a new neural pathway in the brain that's responsible for your sleep-wake cycle. With these findings, scientists can develop better sleep medications that can give you higher quality sleep – which means you'll lose more weight and be healthier in general.
Researchers report that smokers are less likely to be obese than nonsmokers; and, that when a smoker stops smoking, weight gain is practically guaranteed. Here’s one reason why stopping smoking might lead to weight gain and what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.
Researchers have determined that emotional bonds with parents or a caregiver may be the basis of our ability to regulate our emotions later in life.
Researchers have shown that high blood selenium levels are associated with a lower risk of getting liver cancer. There has been a search for nutritional answers for prevention of cancer. Selenium may offer a good natural remedy for prevention of cancer.
A new U.S. study has reviewed trial results on complementary health approaches for pain relief and has determined complementary health approaches often appear effective for helping to manage many pain conditions.