One Dead and Hundreds Sick in U.S. Salmonella Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement September 4, 2015 outlining the multiple state outbreak of the Salmonella Poona strain. Cucumbers from Andrews & Williamson Fresh Produce have been identified by the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency as the cause. The CDC reported, “58 (73%) of 80 people interviewed reported eating...
Is Creating Artificial Brain Cells the Future of Brain Injury Repair?
The brain is an amazing organ made up of a network of cells performing highly complex functions. When it is injured and brain cells become permanently damaged, there is oftentimes no remedy available, but that may be about to change. Researchers have invented the first artificial neuron that can reproduce the same functions as an organic brain cell. Functioning like...
84-Year-Old Man Walks 700 Miles for Playground and Late Wife
Photos of Troutman, his stoic, determined gaze, hiking pack slung over his shoulder, wearing a ballcap with “4 Peggy” embroidered on it, have trended all over America. And for good reason. According to a study by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB) 15 percent of Americans, 85 and older, are living in long-term care facilities and seven percent are living...
There Is Such a Thing as Overhydration, and It’s Dangerous Too
It is always important to be mindful of not getting dehydrated. We know dehydration causes many unpleasant side effects. However, you need to know that there is such a thing as overhydration, and it can be dangerous too. Overhydration is more dangerous than dehydration A report on the dangers of overhydration was compiled by sports medicine experts and presented at the...
Beware These Bacteria Hot Spots!
Summer is the time for more fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also the time for more warm and wet weather, which ultimately means more bacteria, as well. Part of protecting yourself means being aware of places where bacteria are likely to be found. In the air conditioner Thanks to the prolonged periods of high heat in summer months, air...
48 Ways to Move More at Work
Sitting all day can take years off our lives. Despite this fact, most Americans work at desk jobs and then relax after work. Sitting increases our chances of back problems, obesity-related illnesses and shortens our lifespan. Many of us have such busy schedules that we can find it difficult to squeeze in a workout. Remaining physically active throughout the...
Perfect Fire-Grilled Fish
Do you love to fish? Whether it’s for the enjoyment of the outdoors, the good company, or the pursuit of the catch, fishing has to be one of the most wholesome pastimes. Even if you don’t have the patience for fishing, you can’t deny the nutritional value of freshly caught fish. Although finding healthy fish at the supermarket can sometimes prove...
If Seabirds Could Talk: “How Would You Like to Eat Plastic for Dinner?”
Who wants to eat plastic? Certainly not us! Not only is the stuff indigestible, it can be highly toxic, with BPA and other toxic compounds always a concern. Humans aren't the only ones who don't want to eat plastic — it's no good for wildlife, either. Unfortunately, as a new study reveals, the vast majority of seabirds around the...
Undeniable Link between Carbonated Drinks and Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
For decades, the association between health and carbonated beverages has been just as murky as the ingredients each can of soda contains. Recent research has now brought to light a link between cardiac arrest and carbonated beverages. According to a 2011 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 300,000 Americans a year experience an OHCA....
Podcast Episode #12: Digestive Enzymes, Mainstream Media Lies, Pet Health & Free Hats
Listen to this week’s podcast to get your very own Alternative Daily hat! We only have 50 available, so be sure to listen how to win! Jake and Megan discuss how the Mainstream Media outlets are skewed by advertisers and how they actually lie to their audiences. There are definite alternatives out there that actually provide better info than the...
