Study: Yoga Helps to Ease Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Around the globe, over two million people are afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS). This illness is characterized by a disconnect of information between the central nervous system and other parts of the brain and body. It can range from mild to severe, and symptoms include tremors, loss of coordination and balance as well as difficulty concentrating. As it progresses, MS can...
3 Low Impact Exercises for People with Bad Knees
If you have a bad knee (or knees), either due to an injury or a chronic joint condition, getting up and exercising may seem like the last thing you want to do. However, while you will have to be careful, there are many exercises that you can perform safely, and over time, it may actually help to reduce the...
Is Wine Minus the Alcohol Any Good for My Health?
In recent years, wine enthusiasts have had lots to celebrate, with research revealing that wine, especially red wine, offers some significant health benefits. These include the ability to improve cholesterol levels, support cardiovascular health and even ease chronic fatigue. Red wine contains a powerful antioxidant known as resveratrol, which in addition to providing benefits to the heart, contains anti-cancer and...
The Apple Cider Vinegar Fat Loss Mystery Explained
You've probably heard about the multitude of benefits that apple cider vinegar offers for your health, including aiding weight loss efforts. If you're skeptical, it may be because you haven't heard how it can help you reach or maintain your ideal weight. While there hasn't been a ton of research conducted, despite all of the claims about its therapeutic health...
4 Natural Hair Treatments for Shiny and Gorgeous Locks
Many people, especially women, tend to spend an incredible amount of money in the hopes of achieving picture-perfect hair. There are so many products on the market catering to this desire - deep conditioners, hair masks, etc. - that it can make your head spin. However, these products are often laden with chemical additives, many of which are not...
Raw Milk to Be Sold in U.K. Vending Machines
Back in July, the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency, the nation's equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced that it would allow raw milk in vending machines due to an extensive report that found there is a need for consumers in the country to have increased access to the product. It concluded that consumers and producers hold a...
Cola Companies To Start Cutting Calories – But the Calories are the Least of Our Soda Worries
In a recent announcement made at the Clinton Global Initiative, soda companies Pepsi, Coke and Dr. Pepper stated that they will be working towards getting Americans to consume less calories from beverages over the next ten years. Their described goal is to reduce beverage calorie intake by 20 percent, and that they will accomplish this by marketing more bottled...
Study Finds Baboons Live Longer with Social Interaction
A long-term study out of Duke University seems to underline the fact that social interaction is important for the survival and health of many species. Numerous studies have proven this true for humans, and new research has confirmed the same for baboons. The study of more than 200 wild female baboons, analyzing 27 years' worth of near-daily records of...
Is a Floating Bed the Answer to a Sound Night’s Sleep
Do you toss and turn at night struggling to fall asleep, wake up several times and feel like you've barely slept when morning comes, even though you've been in bed for eight hours? If so, it may be time to re-examine your bed. The National Sleep Foundation reports that about 60 percent of US adults have trouble sleeping at least...
Study: Sunblock’s Previously Unknown Toxic Consequences
It is a fact that we have to be cautious when exposing our skin to the sun's rays, however, many of us tend to go overboard. We have reported on the dangers of sunblock, including its chemical additives and how it blocks out beneficial vitamin D. Now, a new study has found that our excessive use of chemical sunblocks may...
