In Mexico, the average citizen is said to drink about 43 gallons of soda each year, or 40% more than the average American, which ranks the nation as the largest consumer of soft drinks in the world, according to...
All too often, doctors are quick to treat joint pain with medication. While these drugs may ease pain, they do little to combat the underlying cause and often come with a host of dangerous side-effects. Skip the pills and...
Are you one of those people who cringe when you open the door of a public bathroom, wipe the grocery cart handle off a thousand times before you start shopping and carry extra bottles of hand sanitizer in your...
Jujubes - the fruit, NOT the candy - are relatively unknown in the west, although they have been cultivated for over 4,000 years in China. They are notably high in vitamin C, and are often featured in a number...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in six Americans get sick from contaminated food every year. In one recent outbreak, Salmonella in raw tuna was said to cause at least 200 people to become ill,...
For years, research has been pointing the finger at trans fatty acids (TFA's) for all sorts of health maladies including heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer, aggression and cognitive decline in seniors.
With the mounds of evidence that continue to...
With chilly weather just around the corner, unless you live in a warm climate, it can be difficult to get outside and go for a run, hike, or take part in other regular outdoor workouts.
For many people, joining...
Anyone who has ever popped a habanero pepper into their mouth knows that the experience is one that certainly tests pain tolerance. While the initial burning mouth and watery eyes are unpleasant for many - although some truly enjoy...
A slew of studies performed in the last few years show a strong connection between insufficient sleep and unhealthy food choices that may lead to obesity. Two recent experiments have used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to explore...
In order to truly succeed in your weight loss goals, a mental change must come before a physical one. If you do not have have a mental action plan before you begin, it is very likely that you will...
