The key to a healthy glow is not in your tanning cream, but it may be in a sweet potato. A recent study found that those people identified with a yellow “glow” to their skin were viewed as the most beautiful. … Read More
Looking for an alternative to fish oil supplements, but still want to get extra omega 3-s? Krill oil may be your answer. The link between omega 3 fatty acids and cholesterol is pretty clear and the American Heart Association recommends … Read More
Sleep apnea is an obstructive disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing when you are asleep. New research out today suggests sleep apnea may increase risk of dementia in elderly women. Indeed according to the study, “elderly women who began … Read More
Celebrities endorse it, naturopathics swear by it, but the practice of colon cleansing may be more then your gastrointestinal system bargained for. A recent review article, looking at two case studies demonstrated the dangers associated with this ancient practice. Colon … Read More
You may be getting more than you expect when you open a packaged food container or plastic drink bottle, just ask your thyroid. Chemicals from the packaging, which you won’t find listed in the ingredients, can leak into the contents … Read More
Richard Simmons is not sick, Simmons’s publicist Tom Estey announced today. After Simmons showed up on Dancing with the Stars last night, viewers became concerned over Simmons sickly appearance, but according to Richard’s rep, there’s nothing to worry about. Estey … Read More
Believe it or not, if your child has been bullying others or acting aggressively, sleepiness may be part of the reason. A recent study looked at 341 children in grades two to five, most of who were from low-income households, for their sleeping … Read More
As the obesity epidemic continues to grow causing staggering health impacts, researchers continue to try to get to the bottom of what is causing the fat fad. While it may seem like an unusual link, new research suggests that babies … Read More
Vitamin D deficiencies have been found to raise the risk of skin cancers such as melanoma. A real catch-22, especially for pale-skinned people. Those who burn easily tend to avoid the sun and slather on tons of sunscreen, but the … Read More
Tobacco kills 5 million people across the world annually, in addition to lowering smokers’ life spans by about six to 10 years. While cigarettes’ negative effects are widely known, alarming statistics like these have not been sufficient in convincing people … Read More
Allergies may be a product of where you’re born and the way in which you were born as well, states a new study out of Maastricht University in the Netherlands. The study showed that kids born in hospitals, and especially … Read More
