Big Soda Ramps Up Marketing to Black and Latino Kids
While the beverage industry has cut back on the marketing of unhealthy drinks to children on television and websites overall, a study has found that they've actually increased marketing to black and Latino kids and teens. This is unfortunate, as children from these backgrounds have higher rates of obesity as well as chronic illnesses linked to drinking soda, like...
5 Dangers of Medical Tourism
Health care in the US is extremely expensive - millions of people can't afford to get the treatments they need. Knowing this, it's probably no surprise that it's becoming increasingly popular to embark on "medical tourism." The idea of combining travel and more affordable necessary or elective surgery seems to make a lot of sense. Of course, there are also...
Study: Integrative Medicine Can be Highly Beneficial for Cancer Patients
Despite thousands of years of anecdotal evidence, and a few years of exciting scientific evidence, some people still turn up their noses at integrative medicine. However, our Western medical system, while amazing, cannot cover every area of health, and it is becoming increasingly apparent that integrative, alternative and complementary therapies play an important role. A new study performed by the...
Solar Power Picks Up Speed
With the recent opening of the world's first solar bicycle pathway in the Netherlands, we're all pretty excited about solar power. Good news: it looks like we're going to be seeing a lot more of it in the near future. The start of December this year marked the online debut of the largest solar plant on Earth, Topaz. Topaz, which...
Breaking News: Study Shows High Fructose Corn Syrup More Dangerous than Sugar
There has been a huge body of research performed on the dangers of sugar and substantial research performed on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, an artificial sugar processed from corn. However, until now, it has been unclear if one was actually worse than the other. A new study performed by researchers at the University of Utah clarifies the...
Could This be the Perfect Sports Bra?
Many women would be happy to go out for a nice, energizing jog or run - if it weren't for those pesky breasts! Especially for larger-breasted women, finding an effective sports bra can be a huge challenge - and comfort is often compromised for greater support. Dr. Julie Steele, the director of Breast Research Australia (BRA), states, "unfortunately, the most...
Newly-Discovered Virus May Lead to Stupidity
Wait, what? Yes, that's right: researchers from Johns Hopkins Medical School and the University of Nebraska have recently discovered a virus living inside the throats of healthy adults, the presence of which is linked to lower scores on cognitive tests. The researchers were not looking for the virus - they just happened upon it while analyzing throat microbes for a...
How to Make the Best Gluten Free Sandwich Bread
We know going gluten free is good for our health, and lucky for us, it gets easier every day as more and more gluten free substitutes hit the shelves. Unfortunately, some of these replacements don’t exactly resemble the original in flavor or texture, and nowhere is this truer than with gluten free sandwich bread. Along with the flavor often being...
Parents…How to Reconnect with Your Partner after Kids
As all parents know, having children totally changes your relationship with your spouse. The flexibility and freedom you had before is gone, and all the energy you used to put into your relationship with your mate goes straight to the kids. However, you don’t have to let your status as parents diminish your connection as partners. Here are 12 ways...
12 Super Easy Kitchen Hints for a Slimmer Waist
Losing weight is certainly not easy, but the process to follow is relatively simple. It's all about good habits, not only with food and exercise, but also with sleep and controlling your stress. Follow this time-tested formula and you begin your course towards success. To help you along your way, try these simple tips and tricks in your home kitchen...
