Research out of Australia sheds light on the impact of early childhood nutrition and how it impacts intelligence in later years. In a study of nutrition in children during the first two years of life, researchers discovered that those...
Even though the kiddies are starting to go back to school, summer is not over yet! There is still time to dip into your favorite warm weather recipes and enjoy a healthy, nutrient-rich Cajun Avocado Salmon Wrap. Open a...
Sir Paul McCartney, 70 and still rocking, says being a vegetarian accounts for a lot of the happiness in his life. Although you don't have to abandon all poultry and fish to upgrade your attitude and roll back your...
It started with a sharp pain in her right side whenever she coughed or sneezed. At first, Stephanie Dunn Haney thought she'd broken a rib, so she decided to wait and see if the pain went away by itself....
Your kidneys have many functions, ranging from helping to regulate your blood pressure and stimulating the production of red blood cells to converting vitamin D into its active form. But their best-known job is to rid your body of...
If we just implemented a few simple healthy strategies into our daily lives, we could dramatically reduce the number of cancer deaths in this country, according to the American Cancer Society's annual report, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Facts...
If you skip breakfast on a regular basis, you may be setting yourself up to develop type 2 diabetes. Eating breakfast increases metabolism and what kinds of foods you eat for this important meal can also have an impact...
Household dust may seem relatively harmless to most people, but toxins can be trapped in dust, posing real health risks. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), household dust contains everything from skin cells, pet dander, and soil tracked in...
Tired? Moody? Can't lose weight or remember where you parked your car (again)? Your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that helps regulate metabolism, may be out to lunch. And now, new research offers one...
Air pollution has been previously linked to increased risk of developing breathing and lung problems, such as asthma and COPD. However, new research reveals previously unknown risks to unborn children. Air Toxins Affect Fetal Survival The study showed that for pregnant...