How low can you go when it comes to your blood pressure? Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that treating those in the prehypertension systolic range of 120 to 140 mm Hg is beneficial, according to...
McCafé with a side of McHistory has sparked outrage and controversy among Chinese citizens this month, as fast-food chain Mcdonald’s opens a franchise café in an historic villa. Chinese citizens are labeling the move by McDonald’s a "Western invasion"...
A recent report, published this month by the University of California, Davis, outlines significant findings in support of transportation cycling. Transportation cycling is all cycling you would do in lieu of using a car. The simple act of biking...
Marijuana use for medicinal and therapeutic reasons has increased in recent years, with bills to legalize the drug rolling out in individual states on a fairly consistent basis.
Ohio just struck down its law proposing the legalization of marijuana...
Having uncontrolled high blood pressure is exceedingly dangerous, and may increase your risk for fatal or severe nonfatal cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may also put you at a higher risk for heart...
Some people will do anything for their pets, but acupuncture? Is this part of a crazy new trend or just a modern application of a traditional alternative therapy for dogs and cats? Here’s the scoop on veterinary acupuncture: what...
When it comes to desserts, learning to say no is a useful skill. However, sometimes you just need to sink your teeth into something warm and spicy. Warm fruit, infused in maple syrup and a hint of spice is...
If you are completely honest, chances are you're just as addicted to your electronic devices as the rest of America seems to be.
According to the manifesto of digitaldetox.org
61 percent admit to being addicted to the Internet and...
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and soda consumption plays a large role. While soda companies have certainly been fighting legislation that places a tax on soda, a new study shows that an excise tax on...
Traditionally we think of aging as a gradual, disorganized series of events. First creaky joints, followed by sagging skin, then perhaps greying hair. Eventually the body degrades until life cannot continue.
Apologies for the depressing start to this article, but...
