Smoking May Have Negative Impact on Genes
We all know that smoking is bad for us, but how exactly does cigarette smoke do its damage? A new study performed at Uppsala University and Uppsala Clinical Research Center has found that smoking may cause genetic alterations that increase the risk for chronic disease. Through examining the genes of smokers and of non-smoke tobacco users, the research team found...
You Will Sleep Better if You Do These 5 Things to Your Bedroom
Getting a good night’s sleep is probably one of the most important things you can do for your health, as your body repairs and restores itself during those precious six to eight hours each night. Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, over 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and an overwhelming 60 percent of adults report having...
Is Obesity the Lesser of Two Evil Metabolic Problems?
For the past several years, much of America's health care research has been centered around our growing obesity epidemic. While this issue absolutely needs to be addressed, what if there is an underlying problem beneath the scourge of obesity which deserves a great deal more attention? In April of 2013, Dr. Peter Attia, a surgeon, gave a TED Talk in Washington DC...
What Weird Bee Vomit Can Do for Your Health
Even though the word “jelly” is incorporated into the name of this powerful superfood, royal jelly is a far cry from the sweet stuff you spread on toast. Rather, this potent jelly-like substance is secreted from the glands of worker bees in order to feed the queen bee and her larvae. This often bitter-tasting substance is a combination of...
What Causes Bleeding Gums and Ways to Improve Your Oral Hygiene Naturally
Whether you are an overzealous brusher or are notorious for skipping dental appointments, bleeding gums are generally experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. In some cases, the condition is remedied with a change in brushing and flossing technique. However, in some instances, lifestyle behaviors, illnesses or nutritional deficiencies can be to blame. Brushing too hard. Just can’t...
The Wrong Way to Take Vitamin C
Most of us are aware of the importance of vitamin C; this powerful vitamin provides the body with many important health benefits in order to function optimally. It can help ward off disease, boost the immune system, and more. You’ve probably heard the stories about how gold miners during the gold rush days suffered from scurvy due to a lack...
Global Spending on Drugs is on the Rise
An unprecedented 1 trillion dollars will be spent on medications in 2014, and experts believe that number will hit 1.2 trillion dollars by 2017. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics released these figures in an annual review. They cited a dismal period of growth in 2013 due in part to limited economic expansion and a period of patent expirations. The...
Red Onions Contain Active Compounds Which Protect Against Cancer
What would the art of cooking be without onions? These pungent members of the Allium family are integral in creating the base flavors of many soups, sauces and stews. Red onions in particular, with their sweet and tangy flavor, can liven up a salad like nothing else. Along with their vast culinary significance, onions have been scientifically found to have potent qualities...
Study: Can Positive Thinking Boost the Effectiveness of Medicine?
It is no secret that consistent negative thinking can cause harm to your health, by bringing about chronic stress which can in turn lead to weakened immunity, poor sleep and susceptibility to disease. However, on the flip side of things, can thinking positively actually improve your health? A new study performed by researchers at Harvard Medical School, along with colleagues from...
How the Recession Has Impacted Health
America's recent 'Great Recession,' which lasted from about December 2008 to December 2011, caused significant stress to many people. It is well known that stress, especially long-term stress, can lead to a host of ailments. A study, led by Professor John W. Ayers of San Diego State University, analyzed the number and type of Google health queries made during the...
