Stress is Harder on Young Women’s Hearts, Study Finds
Young women with heart disease may take a harder hit from stress than men of the same age, according to a new study presented at at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014. Researchers found that women 55 years and younger under mental stress had three times greater reduction in blood flow to the heart than men. The researchers say...
CDC Reveals Flu Vaccine is Not Effective This Season
According to a press release issued by the CDC, this year's flu could be especially bad, and, the flu vaccine may not be effective in half or more cases. As far as the implications of this news, Dr. Holly Phillips, medical contributor for CBS News, explained, "it's not going to be as effective as it has been in previous years." Phillips...
Combating Diabetes with Yoga
It is widely accepted that yoga can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase mobility and improve overall health. But recently, health experts have been considering adding a new benefit to this list, as a growing number of people with diabetes are turning to yoga to help manage and reduce their symptoms. Recent research suggests that practicing yoga absolutely...
This Winter Fruit Can Fight Aging and Reduce Inflammation
Pomegranate seed oil, which is produced through cold pressing the seeds of the pomegranate fruit, is becoming a popular ingredient in many skin care products due to its regenerative, hydrating, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. In fact, if you only use one product on your skin, consider making it pomegranate seed oil, for the following three reasons: It’s anti-aging Pomegranate seed oil’s...
13 Natural Beauty Secrets of Seductive Cleopatra
When it comes to beauty, much can be learned from Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen who many regard as one the most beautiful women in history. Luckily, her beauty secrets are documented, making it possible for women everywhere to test them and create that same seductive beauty that made her a legend. Here are 13 of Cleopatra’s best beauty secrets: Milk and...
11 Great Reasons to Shop Online
The number of people shopping online has been increasing every year. In fact, last year in the United States as well as the United Kingdom, one in five consumers did all of their Christmas shopping online, according to the Econsultancy Christmas 2013 Online Shopping Survey Report. This trend definitely isn't going away, and for many reasons. Here are just 16...
What Happened to the Man Who Ate a Sugar Diet for 60 Days?
To explore the effects of sugar on the body, an Australian man recently decided to eat a sugar-heavy diet for 60 days. Damon Gameau is a filmmaker and TV actor who underwent this extreme and rather sickening diet, and chronicled the experience in the upcoming movie, "That Sugar Film". The interesting spin on his experiment is that he followed a...
Hershey’s Syrup Ditches High Fructose Corn Syrup – But it’s Still a Sugar Nightmare
In a recent statement, The Hershey Company announced that in response to consumer demands, it is considering replacing the high fructose corn syrup in its Classic Chocolate Syrup with plain sugar. While this move does signify a greater public awareness of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, it will certainly not make the syrup worth buying from a health...
19 Affirmations to Remind You How Freakin Awesome You Are
No matter how positive your attitude usually is, we all have those gray, gloomy days when we just don't feel good about ourselves and our lives. On these days, it is important to break through the cloud before it overtakes us and we spiral into a whirlwind of frustration or depression. When facing one of these days, try looking in...
Natural Scar-Removing Remedies that Work
Scars take a long time to heal, and can be bothersome if they’re in noticeable areas. In fact, if left untreated, they may never fully go away. However, with the following natural remedies and a little bit of patience, you can fade and get rid of your old or new scars without further damaging your skin with harsh chemicals. Lemon...
