Hawaii Raises Smoking Age to 21, Attempts to Butt Out Teenage Smoking
Hawaii has taken a historic leap in the campaign against teenage smoking by raising the legal smoking age to 21. The recent change in Hawaiian state law went into effect on January 1, 2016, and applies to all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, according to a Hawaii Department of Health press release. Public health officials are aiming to sever...
Retired at 24? The Curious Trend of Joblessness Across America
It’s easy to believe that retirement is something only old people do. After all, many of us have parents, grandparents or even great-grandparents enjoying their retirement. However, it seems that status isn’t confined to the 60-plus crowd. According to a new report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, more people are retiring or leaving the workforce not only...
Why You Should Ditch Mineral Oil and Use Coconut Oil Instead
If you were to look up the ingredients listed on the label of a moisturizer, you would find that they range from fairly harmless to very toxic. You might think that using a range of cosmetic chemicals on your skin should be fine since they are not actually entering the body. It turns out that anything applied to the...
The Best Weight Loss Tips of 2015 (We Like the Last One Best)
Twenty-fifteen was a year of dieting controversy. It seemed a new study came out every other week proclaiming that all previous studies were misinformed and completely wrong. As we grow to understand more about the body, it is only natural that dietary guidelines will change over time. The following seven diet weight loss tips of 2015 are our favorites,...
Have Stress? Wash Dishes!
A new study published in the journal Mindfulness in 2015 has found a new effective way to relieve stress. No, it isn’t meditating or yoga, it's washing dishes. However, there is a catch. The study’s authors found that washing dishes could be an effective way to relax and reduce stress, but the dishwashers had to engage in a specific...
Yurok Tribe of California Takes Historic Stand Against GMO Crops & Genetically Engineered Salmon
On December 10, 2015, the Yurok tribe enacted the Yurok Tribe Genetically Engineered Organism (GEO) Ordinance, aimed at maintaining and protecting the environment, agriculture, welfare and economy of the tribe from the contamination of genetically engineered organisms, according to the Northern California Tribal Court Coalition (NCTCC). With more than 5,000 enrolled tribal members, the Yurok tribe is California’s largest...
Vegetarian Heart Healthy Soups
Creamy and chunky soups are comfort food in a bowl. Better yet, these soups are heart-healthy alternatives to highly processed canned soups. Re-educate your taste buds and taste your food before adding salt. To cut down on the amount of salt you use, flavor your soups with dry herbs, garlic, onion, lemon or dry spices. Also, choose unprocessed sea salt...
Addicted to Sugar? Here’s What It Does to Your Body
Most of us generally accept that sugar isn’t the healthiest. Despite how sweet and delicious sugary snacks and treats can be, avoiding them is the best practice for ensuring a healthier and happier you in the long run. One study from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, warns, “Sugary beverages represent a major global threat to the health...
8 Natural Remedies for Tooth and Gum Pain
If you’re suffering with a toothache, you need relief — and fast. But what if you don’t want to resort to anti-inflammatory medications? Or maybe you even want to try and rebuild your tooth naturally, rather than get it drilled and filled by the dentist? What’s that? Teeth can heal themselves? Although not a theory that is promoted by mainstream...
You Matter: 12 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Every Day
Giving too much to others without caring for ourselves first can cause us to become bitter, overwhelmed and eventually unhealthy. You are important too. Your body is your temple and without it you don't have a vehicle with which to give at all. Replenish yourself with these 12 easy steps, which are simple suggestions you can apply every single...
