While many of us rely on pre-packaged seasoning mixes to give flavor to our dishes, this is one habit that is very important to break. Along with the herbs and spices in these mixes, many of them contain potentially...
If you are still convinced that drinking a can of soda or two per day is not so bad, read on. Two new studies have linked soda consumption with deteriorative effects on the kidneys.
These studies add to the...
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the average American eats fruit a mere 1.1 times each day and vegetables only 1.6 times daily. This is a far cry from the recommended amount of six to eight...
It has long been established that smoking can lead to premature aging. Now, researchers have compiled visual evidence—by analyzing the facial features of identical twins side by side.
The researchers, who hail from the Department of Plastic Surgery at Case...
Once again the dreaded cold and flu season is among us in full force. It seems like no matter where you go there is someone coughing or sneezing. And while your first inclination is to stock up on vitamin...
A recent study out of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business revealed that political correctness may be motivating us to choose unhealthy options over the holiday season for fear of offending someone.
More experiments were conducted, delving into how...
The perfect present for just about anyone may be the gift of real food. It won’t take up space or collect dust, sitting unused on a shelf. A healthy food gift not only puts a smile on the recipient’s...
It should come as no surprise to most people today to learn that the majority of animal feed used in industrial animal farming contains genetically modified (GM) components.
While this may seem innocent to some, to others, the horror...
If you have the right items in your pantry, it’s much easier to put together a healthy meal at home and you’ll be less tempted to turn to an unhealthy snack. While fresh ingredients are a must have for...
South Australia has announced that it will extend its moratorium on all genetically modified crops until at least 2019. According to Governor Minister Leon Bignell, keeping South Australia GMO-free gives it a big advantage in overseas markets.
The moratorium was...
