It has been well documented that our environment has a tremendous impact on our mental health.
Whether you live in a grey, northerly climate or Yuma, Arizona where the sun shines 98% of the time can dramatically impact how...
Surviving cancer should mean just that - overcoming it and going on to lead a healthy, cancer-free life.
However, the standard measure of a cancer treatment's success is measured by a five-year survival rate system; the number of patients...
New research published last Sunday in the journal Nature Immunology shows that platelets are important for more than just clotting the blood.
A study performed at the University of Calgary found that platelets contribute to protecting the body against...
Do you find yourself utterly consumed by swarming thoughts and worries?
Are you often unable to think clearly and make positive changes in your life because your brain is just too 'cluttered?' The stresses of daily life have a way...
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have recently observed the disturbing effects of water tainted with fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, on minnows.
Results of this study are also frightening because antidepressants are the most common class of drugs...
Each year over 600,000 Americans die of heart disease. More than $109 billion is spent annually on health care services, productivity loss and pharmaceuticals related to heart disease.
Arteries are the highways of the human body that transport oxygen from...
If you're looking to add colorful, delicious fruits to your garden, or just want a fresh boost to your meals, heirloom tomatoes are a wonderfully healthy option to consider.
In general, tomatoes are full of goodness, including fiber, iron,...
Many of us appreciate the fact that we can enjoy that occasional glass of red wine as a great way to unwind and de-stress. Red wine also has a number of well-documented  health benefits.
In case you need a refresher,...
A 15-year Swedish study performed at Lund University has found that drinking just one soda per day could entail a 40 percent higher risk of men developing aggressive prostate cancer.
Recent research has also linked soda consumption to pancreatic...
Your true personality really shines when you get in the kitchen, or maybe even when you avoid the kitchen.
Some people cook because it is relaxing and a hobby, some people cook only reluctantly because they have to, and others...
