Eating mango to enhance male virility, popularized by an episode of Seinfeld several years back, has become somewhat of a myth in the Western world. It turns out, however, that the use of mango for this purpose dates back...
Summer is almost upon us, and as we all know, this means longer days and warm, soothing sunshine. In order to enjoy sunny days without the fear of sunburn and UV damage to our skin, many of us are...
Eating at a restaurant is an inherently risky endeavor - if we do not know how the ingredients used to cook our food are stored, and do not see how our meals are made, it is nearly impossible to...
We all know that the key to staying hydrated is to drink plenty of water. However, after an intense cardio workout or a long hike in the sun, we often feel like we need something more to replenish the...
In a groundbreaking move that will hopefully set a precedent for the rest of the nation, Minnesota has banned the use and commerce of the chemical triclosan in cleaning products.
This chemical, which is featured in three quarters of...
Vitamin D plays an important role in our health, with its major function to help maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. It helps the body to absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones and may also...
Yoga is an ancient practice with so many benefits it is difficult to list them all. Just a few are better sleep, reduced stress, improved mental clarity, boosted immunity, self-discipline and even relief from pain. Aside from these key...
A new study performed by Purdue University researchers sheds light on the troubling concentrations of artificial food dyes in common packaged foods and beverages.
Worryingly, the amounts of dyes used in these products is often higher than the amount...
When trying to lose weight, many people become discouraged because they focus on the things they can no longer eat. When viewed this way, a weight loss goal can become a mental struggle of avoiding cravings for favorite snacks....
If you were like most kids, you probably enjoyed pretending to eat "dirt cakes," or perhaps even sampled a some of the brown gritty stuff from time to time. While a little dirt is not going to hurt anyone,...
