What Science Says About People Who Are Always Late (you might be surprised)
“I’m on my way” you text your friend as you put on the finishing touches of makeup in your bathroom mirror. “The first 15 minutes are previews anyway” you shout down the hall to your significant other as they check their watch and remind you that the movie starts in five minutes. Let’s face reality; we’ve all had moments...
Add This to Coconut Oil to Beat High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often dubbed the “silent killer.” It affects 1 in 3 Americans, and according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) “About 11 million U.S. adults with high blood pressure aren’t even aware they have it and are not receiving treatment to control their blood pressure.” High blood pressure is an important indicator that...
What Worms Can Teach Us About Living a Long and Healthy Life
It is an accepted fact around the world that everyone ages. No matter how much tightening skin cream you apply to your face or how healthy your lifestyle and diet, you too will be subject to the perils of time. Everyone eventually faces wrinkles and deteriorating motor function, but could worms be the key to accessing the elusive fountain...
Eye Infection Outbreak in Contact Lens Wearers Could Cause Blindness
Millions of people across the globe wear contact lenses as a comfortable, hassle-free alternative to glasses. Most contact lens wearers simply pop their contacts in their eyes every day with little thought given to hygiene or proper lens care. However, recent research suggests that this may cause serious damage to the eyes or even permanent blindness. This study published in...
Do This One Thing First Daily Says 86 Year Old Who Lost 120 Pounds
It may seem too simple to be true, but getting and staying fit does not require a monumental effort, expensive gym memberships or special equipment. Take this from 86 year old Jessica Slaughter who is no stranger to health struggles. Although she has struggled with obesity-related health issues for most of her life, Jessica recently demonstrated how the one...
Could The Ten Year Facebook Now and Then Challenge Be a Trap?
If you haven’t done it yet, you probably have plenty of “friends” that have. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have been featuring then and now profile pictures from mostly ten years ago and today. So far, over 5.2 billion people, including celebrities have embraced the challenge - digging out their dusty portraits from days gone by. But, is this trend simply...
Why All Your Friends are Drinking Celery Juice (should you?)
It seems to be all the rage these days at your favorite smoothie and juice haunts, but is celery in a glass really the green goddess many think it is? Let’s take a sneak peek at this humble veggie to find out. We often think of celery as a great veggie to pair with other things. For instance, celery and...
This Deadly Bacteria Lives on Your Skin (why you should care)
Move over MRSA and E-coli., there is a new bacteria in town, and it is becoming increasingly deadly due to antibiotic resistance. Here is the worst part, this bacteria is present on the skin of every human being. Staphylococcus epidermidis is a very close relative of MRSA and a significant contributor to deadly infections after surgery. Unfortunately, this abundant bacteria...
One Delicious Thing You Can Do To Avoid High Blood Pressure Plus a Few More
Known as the silent killer, high blood pressure impacts one in three adults It is imperative that you have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis and know where you stand to avoid future complications that can be deadly. To help avoid high blood pressure, here are 19 things you should be doing now. The first one is a...
Beware: Over the Counter Cold Medicine Can Cause Glaucoma and Sudden Blindness
Imagine going to bed at night after taking some over-the-counter cold medicine to help you sleep, only to awaken with excruciating eye pain, followed by blindness! Although this may be the farthest thing from your mind when you take medicine to reduce your cough and sniffles and help you sleep, it is a reality that is more common than...
