There was both good news and bad in the recent food poisoning report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report said that while some incidences with strains of food poisoning bacteria such as E....
There is a lot of talk about being “restricted” or “deprived” when people switch to a healthier diet. I know I’ve heard dozens of friends, colleagues and acquaintances complaining about temptation, cravings and constantly falling off the wagon of...
After a long, hard day at work, many people don't feel like throwing a meal together. Although most of us want to remain in good health, it can sometimes be even more time-consuming to cook a meal using only...
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s when meat was the center of the evening meal, or so it seemed. There was always some kind of pork, hamburger, chicken, or, as my siblings and I liked...
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound that is found in the skin of red grapes, wine, plums, peanuts, and some other plants. It is believed to have antioxidant properties and provide other health benefits.
Resveratrol sensitized cancer cells to chemotherapy
In a 2011 study by...
The vagus nerve is a multi-branched network of neurotransmitters that stretches from the brain stem down throughout the neck, thorax and into the abdomen. A lot of research has been looking at the vagus nerve to determine its role...
Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how you can win a FREE Yeti Cooler. A $250 Value! These coolers keep ice frozen for days! Perfect for camping, tailgates, barbecues, fishing and anything outdoors.
Megan and Jake are back from...
If you are a beachgoer in Florida, then beware that the water you’re swimming in contains a rare, but potentially fatal bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. So far this year, nine people have been infected by the bacteria and three...
It is deeply ingrained in human nature to look at the actions, words, and lifestyles of others and often judge them for it, or to find yourself the subject of other people's judgment. In some cases, the reproach may...
There are few things more embarrassing than looking down at your shirt and seeing that your shoulders are covered in white flakes. Dandruff is a major social faux pas, plus it’s a total turnoff.
An itchy scalp can also be...
