New Study Links Cardiovascular Exercise to Protection from Cognitive Decline
The body is a network of intricately connected systems; if one system goes awry, others can easily follow suite. The connection between the critically important cardiovascular and nervous systems has recently received attention by researchers, and it is coming to light that heart health has a significant impact on brain health, especially as we age. A new study performed at...
How to Bash that Upper Arm Fat without Going to a Gym
That unsightly flab that can accumulate on - and sag down from - our upper arms may sometimes feel like the bane of our existence. Many people who try to exercise their triceps wind up frustrated that the fat does not diminish as much as they wish it to, as it can be quite stubborn. The key to getting...
Make Your Own Herbal Neck Wrap in 9 Easy Steps… Feel the Heat
An herbal neck wrap is a great way to relieve stress, muscle tension and headaches. Unlike a heating pad, a neck wrap conforms to your body and removes tension around the neck and shoulder muscles. With a little sewing knowledge, you make your own neck wrap that can be reheated in the microwave. A neck wrap also makes a...
13 Foods You Should Not (Or Don’t Have To) Keep in the Fridge
The refrigerator has its place for many foods, such as meat and dairy. Some foods, however, do best if kept out on the counter or in your cupboard. Here are 13 foods that don’t have to be stored in the fridge. Olive oil This oil may need to be kept in a cool dark place, but the fridge is not...
11 Amazing Uses for Onions from Clearer Skin to Better Sleep
Despite the tears they bring, onions may be one of the most underrated superfoods. Much more than a kitchen staple, the onion offers superior health benefits - so much so that saying ‘an onion a day’ may be a better prescription than the common saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Onions are packed with potent properties that...
5 Health Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl57988IVwM So, you have made a decision to live a healthy life, that is great news. We want to help you be the healthiest you can be. After some research, we have come up with the most common mistakes that people make on the road to wellness. If you want to be as healthy as possible, make sure you are...
Study Finds Early Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Obesity and Other Health Issues Later in Life
A new study, conducted by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers and published in the journal Cell, suggests that exposure to antibiotics early in life may lead to permanent changes in the gut which increase the risk of becoming obese, as well as the risk of metabolic abnormalities. Previous research has linked early antibiotic use with a number of subsequent health...
Reasons to Walk or Bike to Work: It’s More Than Just Good Exercise
You already know that walking or biking to work is a good way to squeeze more exercise into your day. Research has found for every 15 minutes of daily exercise, you can reduce your risk of death by an additional 4% - of the more than 400,000 study participants, those who got 30 minutes of physical activity in each...
What is Quorn and is it a Safe Meat Substitute?
Passing by the frozen food section of your local grocery store or health food retailer, you may have seen meals packaged with a bright orange sign reading "Quorn." This meat substitute, sold in the US since 2002, has become a popular vegetarian protein source. But, is it healthy? Quorn is a processed version of the Fusarium venenatum fungus, originally developed...
3 Immunity Boosting Fall Soups
With winter on the way, we could all use an immune system boost before cold and flu season hits. To give your system a supercharge in a truly delicious way, whip up a pot of one of the following soups, made with fresh fall ingredients. The vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in the veggies, fruits and spices used to make these...
