Pollinating Powers of Bees Are the Foundation of Our Food Chain, and We Are Killing Them
Bees and their pollinating powers are the foundation of the food chain. Healthy bees reflect a sustainable planet, which is good for humans.
Study Reaffirms Healthy Lifestyle Is Your Best Bet to Prevent Cancer
In yet another study, the benefits of exercise and healthy diet related to cancer prevention were reaffirmed. In a study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, researchers found that regular exercise and healthy diet substantially are keys to cancer prevention. Cancer, Diet and Exercise Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. In...
10 Reasons Why Being Healthy & Fit Boost Your Dating Life
That Krispy Kreme may look innocent, but think again: being unfit and out of shape can have a detrimental effect on your dating life. From the dates you go on, to your confidence both in and out of the bedroom, how fit you feel will impact your love life. Fact. If you still can’t see the link between hitting the gym...
Cataract Surgery May Give Alzheimer’s Patients More Recognizable Time With Loved Ones
When cataract surgery successfully removes the veil from your eyes, the return of clear vision may make you feel like Dorothy traveling from black-and-white Kansas to Technicolor Oz - or "The Dr. Oz Show." And getting to see and understand what you've been missing isn't just a boost for the spirits. It turns out that it's a much bigger...
Master Cleanse Leads to Disaster for People With Gut Issues
One of the current fads promoted for weight loss is the Master Cleanse diet. However, this diet may have contributed to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen’s recent emergency intestinal surgery.
Hospitals Not the Place for Nutritious Food
If you have spent any time in a hospital lately, you know that the food offered falls far short of recommended levels of nutrition. In a survey of leading hospitals, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine discovered that even children’s hospitals have few foods available for patients and patient families that are nutritious. Fast Food, Sodium and Fat Among the amazing...
Squatting is Better for Overall Bowel Health
For millennia, humans squatted when they needed to defecate. Then the modern toilet was invented and we began sitting instead. However, a study published in the medical journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences suggests that squatting is actually healthier for us and promotes better bowel health. The Angle is Important! When you sit, a kink is created in the muscles that control...
High Levels of Blood Sugar Causing Brain Shrinkage & Memory Loss
Even at high normal levels, increased blood sugar contributes to problems with memory and thinking ability. These were the findings of a study that is being published in Neurology, the professional journal published by the American Academy of Neurology. Brain Shrinkage and Blood Sugar Researchers from the National University of Canberra found that individuals who have high levels of blood sugar...
One Hamburger a Week Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer By 40%
When Spock said, "Live long and prosper," he might have added "only if you don't eat red meat."
Prepare for a Healthy Fall Harvest with These 7 Seasonal Foods
With football underway and fall just around the corner, your thoughts may be shifting to holiday treats and goodies to cook. As you choose fruits and vegetables from your local farmers’ market or grocery store, you may find brightly colored produce that catches your eye. Here are a few suggestions for choices that not only brighten your table, but...
