Wal-Mart stores in China have serious amends to make to their customers since the discovery that the 'five-spice' donkey meat sold in several of their stores was contaminated with fox meat. Donkey meat is a popular snack in northern China,...
Walking is an ideal low-impact exercise—it’s easy to do, doesn’t cost a thing and offers lots of health benefits. Analysis of the National Runners’ Health Study and the National Walkers’ Health Study revealed that people who expended the same...
They can be unsightly for sure and often rather painful. Blood blisters are minor injuries that happen when the skin is pinched and the surface is not broken. The blood stays confined within the blister at the site of...
Do you pass by the frozen fruit section because you think that frozen is not up to par? Have you been told that frozen is a waste of money and that you should never buy it, or that it...
In an attempt to win favor with the growing number of anti-GMO shoppers in America, General Mills has announced that their original flavor of Cheerios is now made without the use of genetically modified ingredients. However, the corporation still...
They are more than just a pretty decoration on your counter - bananas are loaded with health-promoting properties and are an excellent addition to a well-balanced diet. This versatile fruit has been found to combat a hangover, battle depression, boost...
The worsening problem of ocean acidification has been found to have previously unknown consequences for fish. A new study has associated exposure to acidic waters to anxiety in young rockfish. Ocean acidification occurs when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere...
Age spots are skin discolorations found generally on the face, neck or back of the hands. Though no two spots are alike, they’re generally flat in shape and can range in colors from brown or gray to even a...
Depending on where you live, the winter months can be a refreshing change to the hot summer sun. Getting outdoors during this time of year can be both invigorating and inspiring (it’s easier to keep going when you’re not...
The benefits of living a healthy lifestyle are practically endless. By eating a balanced, nutritious diet, exercising regularly, practicing stress reduction techniques and getting enough rest, it will not only help you live longer, it can help you to...