Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Can Contribute to Serious Health Problems
It's no secret that a solid night's sleep is crucial to your daily well-being, but now studies are pin-pointing exactly how lack of sleep...
Report: Middle-aged Physical Activity & Exercise Boosts Healthy Longevity
Researchers have known for a long time that maintaining physical fitness contributes to overall health and reduces the potential for developing serious health problems...
We Are What They Eat: Antibiotics Pass Through Sausage to Humans
Fermenting sausages using lactic acid producing bacteria is a curing process that has been used by many cultures for centuries. However, researchers have recently...
Finding Great Organic Food While Pinching Pennies
Did you read a few months ago about chef Mario Battalli’s efforts to buy high quality food on a tight budget? He bemoaned the...
Preventing Disease and Illness Outbreaks Through Social Media Monitoring
People who tweet when they're ill could act as an early warning system for the spread of disease. Adam Sadilek at the University of...
Stay Healthy and Safe at the Amusement Park
As the calendar closes in on Labor Day, a lot of you are closing in on a trip to the amusement park. Sound like...
West Nile Virus Danger the Worst Ever: How to Take Natural...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the infection rates of West Nile viruses are at the highest levels since 1999, when the virus...
New Eye Exams Could Test for Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Researchers in England are excited to report new findings that may shed light on new methods to test for early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease....
Does Asthma Only Develop in Young People?
Q. I'm 50 years old, and lately I've been wheezing when I play tennis. Can I get asthma at my age?
A. You can get...
The Five-second Rule: It’s Actually True, Sometimes
Q: My mom (Grandma) is always picking up my baby's pacifier off the floor and saying, "Five-second rule - it's OK." It freaks me...
