Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Death from Heart Disease
A new study performed by the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has associated certain symptoms of insomnia with a significantly higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. This study was rather large in scale, following 23,000 men with self-reported insomnia over a six-year time period. The researchers documented deaths and causes of death during this time, and compared them...
Have a Safe and Healthy Christmas and Holiday Season
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How to Use Pinterest for Healthy Motivation
Pinterest, an online space for collecting and categorizing interests, can be a great tool to help you create and keep healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle goals. Adding and sharing your pins can also help keep you motivated to stay on track. Women's Health magazine recently featured tips by registered dietician Mitzi Dulan, author of The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin...
Saving the Patriot Garden
With the abundance of negative news in and about the United States nowadays, it is refreshing to hear about individuals who encompass the true American spirit of standing up for what they believe in and refusing to bow to unjust ordinances. Jason and Jennifer Helvenston set an encouraging example for all Americans when they refused to get rid of...
Gluten-Free Flours Uncovered
For those making the switch to a gluten-free lifestyle, saying goodbye to bread, baked goods and pastas may be one of the hardest steps. But just because you’re choosing to either eliminate or cut back on wheat doesn’t mean you have to kiss your favorite meals and snacks goodbye. Check out some of these gluten-free flours and how to...
Can Great Nutrition Help End Your Smoking Habit for Good?
Quitting smoking is one of the toughest habits to break, but what many smokers don’t realize is that proper nutrition can be a very important piece of the puzzle in achieving success. Renowned nutritionist Ashley Koff, R.D., says that addressing the physiological changes that occur in the body when nicotine is removed is important. If you eat fast food, for...
Do You Really Need Gym Machines to Stay Fit?
Pete Kendrick of CrossFit604 in Vancouver, British Columbia says that if the “Terminator” films were all about the rise of machines, the exact opposite is true of CrossFit. The former Canadian Jr. National Field Hockey player who has been in the CrossFit game for five years, and now coaching full time, believes the idea of working out on machines...
5 Healthy Habits to Adopt in 2014
With 2014 just around the corner, it is again time for those famous New Year's resolutions. This year, why not resolve to adopt a few habits that will boost your health and contribute to your overall happiness? Reorganize Your Living Space Both reorganizing and decluttering your surroundings can do wonders for your mental and emotional health. Even if you are generally...
The Top 6 Worst Foods for the Earth
Just as certain foods are bad for our bodies, there are foods that wreak significant havoc on the health of our planet. As it turns out, many of the foods that are bad for us are also bad for the Earth. The following are the top 6 offenders when it comes to the health and well-being of planet Earth: Fast Food Fast...
Antibacterial Soaps Don’t Work and May Cause Harm Says the FDA
Federal Agency Release: "There is currently no evidence that they are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water." Anti-bacterial soaps make ridding your hands of germs easy, right? Just a few squirts and you're germ-free ... well, at least that is what the makers of these soaps tell us. According to the Food and...
