9 Ways To Keep Your Inactive Family Active This Summer (And Have Fun, Too)
If your family has a habit of spending downtime draped over the couch, or sinking into armchairs, it could be hurting the health of everyone involved. Not to mention, if everyone is constantly staring at a screen, you're probably not getting much quality time together. While there's nothing wrong with relaxation, too much time spent sitting idly can be incredibly...
Can Marijuana Prevent Alzheimer’s?
While the legalization of recreational marijuana is a hotly debated topic, it's difficult to deny the medical benefits that this long-demonized little plant possesses. Now, adding to the list is marijuana’s potential to help prevent, and perhaps even fight, the most common form of dementia: Alzheimer's disease. One component of Alzheimer's disease, which has been linked to its formation, is...
America’s Growing Headache: Why Are Youth Concussion Rates Surging 500 Percent?
Concussion rates of young Americans could be soaring as much as 500 percent nationwide, according to recent findings. The new data comes just days after a separate study found that children across the country are reporting concussions at historically high rates. So what's going on? Why are children being concussed in such high numbers, and is this a serious health...
6 Reasons To Eat More Real Butter
Humans have been consuming butter for about 10,000 years. Yet, when it comes to heart disease and obesity, it’s still widely misunderstood. Recently, new research has shed new light on the cardiometabolic benefits of dairy products and dairy fat. Consuming real butter may be beneficial, not detrimental, for your health.  1. Real butter is the real deal. One of the...
Mix This With Water For A Perfect Pre-Workout Boost
Working out is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, providing strength, endurance, flexibility and support to your heart and lungs. But in order to support quality workouts, you must provide your body with the fuel it needs for energy. Chia seed, the modern-day superfood, may be just what your body needs. Here’s what you need to know about chia...
12 Signs You Need A Digital Detox
Back in the day, taking a phone call late into the evening meant one thing — emergency. Now it’s commonplace to receive and send text messages, emails and check social media feeds throughout the night. If finding time to exercise, meditate, see a movie, read a book, visit friends or even take a nap is a struggle, then maybe...
21 Reasons To Eat More Carrots
They're crunchy, they're sweet, rabbits love them… I'm talking, of course, about carrots. Carrots are one of the most commonly eaten veggies in the United States, and for good reason. These delectable roots can do wonders for your health. The following are 21 reasons to get more carrots into your snacks, meals, juices… wherever! Benefit from an impressive array of...
Avoid Tap Water: Here Are 7 Reasons Why
More than 18 million Americans got their drinking water from systems that had lead violations in 2015, the Natural Resources Defense Council has revealed in a new report. Your community could be one of them. The research indicates that more than 5,000 community waterway systems across the nation violated the Lead and Copper Rule, a federal regulation managed by the U.S....
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Stem Cell Treatments
You no longer need to travel overseas to receive stem cell treatments. Clinics offer them right here in the United States. Since many of these clinics and procedures exist without FDA approval, however, extreme due diligence is recommended. Here are five kernels of information to get you started. Adult stem stells are more promising than originally thought To many Americans, the...
Benefits Of Tai Chi (Hint: It’s Not Just For The Elderly)
If you've ever seen a skilled practitioner of tai chi in motion, you know that it is a beautiful practice, with an almost hypnotic quality. It looks much like martial arts in slow motion, or a rhythmic, flowing dance. This ancient Chinese practice is more than just beautiful: it's extremely beneficial to both the body and the mind. Its...
