The holidays upon us! For those of us who start celebrating directly after Thanksgiving, this may be a time of upset in your household. Picking out and decorating your tree, joyously trading out your boring all-year decorations for the...
Energy drinks may be especially harmful for children, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014. Researchers found that 40 percent of the 5,156 calls to poison centers for "energy drink exposure" involved children...
Whether or not to consume fish while pregnant is a confusing question. On one hand, the DHA in fish, which is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid, is good for brain development. However, the mercury which is found in...
Yes, it has happened. How exciting, right? Not exactly. McD’s has finally done it - changed a vegetable on a genetic level. Well, that’s the only explanation for how it could be done, isn’t it? Seeing as how McDonald's chief...
Young women with heart disease may take a harder hit from stress than men of the same age, according to a new study presented at at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014. Researchers found that women 55 years...
According to a press release issued by the CDC, this year's flu could be especially bad, and, the flu vaccine may not be effective in half or more cases. As far as the implications of this news, Dr. Holly Phillips,...
It is widely accepted that yoga can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase mobility and improve overall health. But recently, health experts have been considering adding a new benefit to this list, as a growing number of...
Pomegranate seed oil, which is produced through cold pressing the seeds of the pomegranate fruit, is becoming a popular ingredient in many skin care products due to its regenerative, hydrating, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. In fact, if you only...
When it comes to beauty, much can be learned from Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who many regard as one the most beautiful women in history. Luckily, her beauty secrets are documented, making it possible for women everywhere to test...
The number of people shopping online has been increasing every year. In fact, last year in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, one in five consumers did all of their Christmas shopping online, according to the...