The use of antidepressants has skyrocketed over the last two decades, and was the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all ages from 2005 to 2008. Females are 2 ½ times more likely than men to...
In today’s economy, many families have to cope with a tight food budget, and it’s no secret that organic foods typically cost significantly more than their non-organic counterparts.
While there are ways to save money on organic foods, such...
This week, Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy procedure a couple of months ago, after learning that she was at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers.
The actress told the New...
You love to eat out, but there are temptations around every corner, portions are ginormous and social pressure is everywhere. No need to fret, you can enjoy an evening out without sabotaging your healthy lifestyle or your waistline. Here...
In 1826, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, "Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es," which translates into, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are."
Of course, this is not meant to...
It’s no secret that humans need to eat fats to survive. Fat produces energy and aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. However, it’s also no secret that too much fat, and especially too much of the wrong...
A new study performed by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has linked prenatal exposure to flame retardant chemicals to lower intelligence and hyperactivity in young children.
While these chemicals, known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) have been...
It is unfortunate that more time is not given in medical school to teaching prospective physicians about the importance of a balanced diet or healthy cooking.
There is more of an emphasis, at least in North America, on treating symptoms...
No one likes to be in pain. Chronic pain interferes with quality of life and can lead to such things as depression and compromised immune function. For many, pain becomes so debilitating that any help is welcomed, even if...
Restful sleep is absolutely essential to a properly functioning body and mind. Studies have shown that inadequate sleep lowers the immune system, throws blood sugar levels off-balance, and interferes with digestion, detoxification and even weight loss.
One study found...
