9 Dangerous Toxic Chemicals Present in Landfills
You might not think a whole lot about your trash after the garbage company picks it up every week. However, many chemicals found in your local landfill do not simply disappear once the trash truck leaves your trash. In fact, numerous chemicals are extremely toxic and remain for decades, if not centuries. Arsenic – Arsenic is present in many pesticides...
Probiotics Help Burn Dangerous Belly Flab
In a study published in the October issue of the Journal of Functional Foods, researchers discovered that probiotic foods may block the absorption of intestinal fat and contribute to burning off belly fat. As a result, probiotic foods may come to be an effective tool for losing weight. Burning Belly Fat In the study, performed at the University of Manitoba in...
Olive Oil: Health Fueling Fat Full of Benefits
Olive Oyl may have been Popeye's one and only, but we doubt he could have loved her any more than we adore olive oil - another of the odd omega monounsaturated fats. This one is mainly omega-9, and it's the secret sauce in the tasty and good-for-you Mediterranean diet. And now, a bushel of recently revealed benefits make us...
Altruism, Empathy and Compassion Translate Into Better Health
In an unusual program, the University of California Berkeley is expanding the research it conducts on the health benefits of altruism, compassion and empathy. Organized in 2001, the Greater Good Science Center has conducted several research projects demonstrating numerous health benefits to developing an attitude of conscious gratefulness. Expressed Gratitude Improves Health In a groundbreaking research project conducted through the University...
Monk Fruit Is a Natural Sweetener, Nectresse Is Not
While processed, artificial sweeteners are not the best option for sweetening your coffees or teas, there are alternative, natural sweeteners. But buyer beware, many of the large, artificial sweetening companies are starting to produce what they call "natural sweeteners." The makers of Splenda have introduced a new sweetener called “Nectresse” which they claim is is made from monk fruit....
Get a Jumpstart on Your New Year Fat Burn
Q: I'm getting desperate. I need to lose weight, but it never happens. I want to exercise, but I can't seem to stay motivated. I want to be healthier. How can I get on track? - Katie P., Foxboro, Mass. A: Start simple, and don't be discouraged if the weight doesn't fall off. You're building for a lifetime of health....
Study Finds 39% of Seafood is Mislabeled
Even if you are eating fish on a regular basis, trying to eat healthily and get those good omega-3 fats into your system, a recent study from Oceana indicates that you may not be getting what you paid for and may, in fact, be eating fish of lesser quality. Widespread Problems Oceana visited sushi vendors, grocery stores and restaurants in large...
Toxic Mold and Toxic Chemicals Post Risk in Wake of Sandy
For families faced with drastic cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy, it may seem like the problems continue to mount. In addition to the loss of homes, businesses and vehicles, many homes have also been washed in a morass of toxic chemicals. Also, homes left open to cold, damp weather are also at risk for dangerous mold growing in them,...
The Magical, Belly Fat Burning Effects of Beans
As if there weren't already loads to love about beans, these tasty and oh-so-satisfying legumes are looking even more appealing thanks to a headline-grabbing new report. Eating beans regularly knocks down high blood sugar, lowers blood pressure and cuts the risk of heart disease by a respectable 8 percent. A healthy boost for more than 100 million North Americans who...
Feeling Lonely? Embrace It With Meditation
When children leave the nest or a partner passes away, the person who remains behind can struggle with feelings of loneliness. Being lonely isn't just hard on your emotions; research finds it can also increase your risk for several medical conditions, including heart disease. A study published online in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity finds that meditation could be...
