Why Any Exercise is Better Than Nothing
A study published this past September in the American Journal of Health Promotion states that even one minute of exercise contributes to weight loss, and that your daily exercise can be effectively achieved one minute at a time. University of Utah researchers analyzed data gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey regarding the weight and body mass...
Scientists Fight to Overturn Logging Bills that Threaten Yosemite National Park
A group of over 200 scientists, including biologists and ecologists, among others, have written a letter to Congress in hopes that it will overturn pending legislation that would allow logging in the aftermath of several wildfires across the western United States, including Yosemite National Park. The lead author of the letter, mailed to Congress on November 1st, is Dominick DellaSala,...
6 of America’s Healthiest Cities
While you don't need to live in a specific location to be optimally healthy, it is no secret that some places provide better conditions for health than others. Some people are lucky enough to live in the country, with plenty of trees, wildlife, outdoor space to enjoy, and freshly-grown, organic food to eat every day, and this makes it easy...
Peppermint – A Refreshing Treat that is also Good For You
If any treat is synonymous with the holiday season it’s the good old candy cane. And while these sweet snacks come in a plethora of flavors, this time of year the peppermint variety reigns supreme. Aside from being a favorite goody among young and old alike, this minty fresh flavor provides more than just a seasonal snack. Peppermint is actually...
Is Chick-fil-A Moving in the Right Direction?
There is good news (sort of) from the fast food industry this week. After blogger Vani Hari (aka The Food Babe) wrote a post in 2011 titled “Chick-fil-A or Chemical Fil-A?” on her site, it raised concern over the quality and healthiness of the popular food outlets' fare. After continued posts relating to dangerous ingredients, Hari was invited to...
“Got Milk” Sweetened With Aspartame? Let’s Hope Not
It has been 4 years since 'Big Dairy" (International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)) introduced a petition to the FDA to alter milk as we know it, and their campaign is still in full swing. Specifically, the petition requests that the FDA allow the use of "any safe and suitable" sweetener in optional...
2035 Diabetes Numbers Predicted to be HUGE
According to the sixth edition of the Diabetes Atlas, released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) this November, 10 percent of the entire world will be afflicted with diabetes by 2035. The report, released on World Diabetes Day (November 14), provides a projection of the number of adults between ages 20 and 79 that will have diabetes in coming years....
Top 5 Green Gifts to Give this Year
Another holiday season has arrived, and it’s time to begin the search for the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Bring back that warm and fuzzy feeling of gift giving by going green this holiday season. Every year it seems there are an increasing number of great eco-friendly options that will not only lessen the impact on the...
The Link: Gluten and Colorectal Cancer
Celiac disease and other gluten related disorders are quickly growing health concerns in this country. Despite raised awareness in recent years, much is still unknown. What is known. however, is that in the celiac or sensitive individual, even a tiny bit of gluten can wreak havoc on the digestive system, and potentially lead to serious ailments, including colorectal cancer. 'Gluten'...
Dangerous Ingredients in Our Food – But Banned Elsewhere
While many of us like to think of America as fairly progressive, when it comes to some things we may be a bit behind the ball. Much of our food supply is grown using genetically modified seeds, doused with a host of dangerous chemicals and then processed with ingredients that may cause damage to the body. If you care...
