Now that fall is here, those spectacular autumn hues provide an ideal backdrop for getting outdoors and enjoying the crisp, fresh air. Don't let the chill in the air discourage you, now that those extreme high temperatures have faded...
The connection between sugar and obesity, as well as type 2 diabetes, is becoming increasingly well-known throughout the Western world. However, what is not as frequently discussed is sugar's relationship to mental health.
As it turns out, the poisonous sweet...
A new study conducted by Swedish researchers has revealed that young men who are already obese as teens could grow up to earn as much as 18 percent less than their peers of normal weight.
Researchers, including Petter Lundborg of...
The statistics are scary. One in three retired football players will suffer at least some cognitive impairment, and many end up suffering a serious degree of dementia, making life after football especially challenging - some have faced such extreme...
Herbs and spices can make a world of difference to help you achieve the combination of tasty and healthy cooking. Many rival and even surpass the nutritional value of potent antioxidant-filled fruits and veggies.
These tips can help ensure you're...
A new study reveals what most of us already knew: the majority of heart attacks can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. While the research focused on men, future studies are likely to find the same for women...
With the arrival of fall, the season not only brings crisp, autumn air and colorful foliage, but a favorite fall treat, apples. If you don't know a whole lot about apples, other than that you enjoy eating them, these...
Today in the Western world, white flour is the base of nearly every baked good you will come across. While those cookies and fresh breads may be delicious, many health experts agree that wheat, and the refined, bleached flour...
The key to enjoying optimal cognitive functioning throughout our lives is to eat a nutritious diet of whole, unprocessed foods, exercise our bodies and minds regularly and get adequate sleep. However, some foods stand out when it comes to...
If you've been using standard lipstick you may want to reconsider and make your own. A 2013 study conducted by researchers at the University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health, found that commonly sold lipsticks and lip glosses contained...
