Watch Out for Advantame: The Newest Artificial Sweetener
As if there weren't enough dangerous artificial sweeteners on the market posing as "safe" sugar substitutes, the FDA has just approved a new one:...
Learning a Second Language is Good for Your Brain
If you’ve ever had the desire to learn a new language, now is as good a time as ever. Only a mere 18 percent...
Stop and Smell the Roses…Literally
Beautiful and fragrant rose bushes in full bloom are one of the highlights of the warmer months. You have probably heard the expression "stop...
Summer Grill Safety Tips
Summer is practically synonymous with barbecues. Unfortunately, grilling also comes with a number of health and safety risks. What's the best way to protect...
Do You Have Diabetes But Don’t Know It?
Recently, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a sobering report. The National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2014 laid out the facts...
Canadian Doctor Prescribes Veganism Over Statins
Recent modifications to the American Heart Association guidelines for the treatment and prevention of heart disease made it possible for an additional 27 million...
Stress Hormones Damage Short Term Memory
While short term memory lapses in older adults are commonly attributed simply to advanced age, research shows that it does not have to be...
The 3 Stinky Secrets Indoor Air Fresheners are Hiding
The doorbell rings, it's surprise company and you've just finished cooking up a big batch of fish. You reach for the air freshener and...
Another Reason to Go Camping This Summer: It’s Good for You
You probably already know that camping is fun, but did you know that it's actually good for your health? Humans often long to spend...
Exercise Quality Matters First
A new study has confirmed something that many fitness experts already believed: It's quality, not quantity, that counts more when it comes to exercise...
