Coconut water seems to be taking over the shelves of every supermarket, drugstore and bodega these days. This beverage has rapidly shot to health drink fame, claiming to be a superior source of hydration. But does this “life enhancing” drink … Read More

While it seems that traditionally discrimination in the workplace is directed at women, it turns out that it goes both ways. A recent study reported that though you can be whatever you want to be, if you are in a … Read More

There is a big push nowadays to make sure every student has a healthy breakfast.  The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was created in 1975 to make sure that all children have a nutritionally balanced breakfast free or at a low … 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

When you think of volunteering, you generally think about how it will benefit those you are helping. You might even admit to it helping you look good to friends and family. But what if we told you that volunteering is … Read More

“So what if my kid likes to eat a lot? He’s not fat, just chubby.  He will grow into his body eventually.”  We’ve all either heard another parent say this, or thought this ourselves. This is the thinking of many … Read More

Are you impulsive, depressed, anxious or feel like you just can’t get on an exercise schedule you can adhere to? If you are one of the 68 percent of Americans who are overweight or obese, and can relate to any … Read More

With all the hype that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has gotten over the years, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their kids have it. Now it seems that in the near future, detection of this common disorder may … 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

Marriage was built on social norms, it was expected for years that the man brought home the income while the woman made the home a happy, comfortable place for the family.  This has obviously changed in recent decades as women … Read More

Do you know what your child drank in school today? Probably not something as nutritious as you’d like. Childhood obesity has increased 20 percent in three decades and while unhealthy foods and decreased exercise are often seen as the main … 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

We’ve all heard that milk does a body good — but just how good? It turns out that adequate dairy consumption may lead to reduced belly fat and reduced risk of disease. This study tested the possibility that a diet … 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

Sometimes you may just want a drink; it calms you down, or takes the edge off — or maybe it’s just for fun. But when you start using alcohol to always feel better, you’re going to have a problem. And … Read More

Research has shown that older people who remain socially and mentally active may be less likely to develop dementia. According to a new studies, learning another language may also help keep the mind young and delay the onset of age-related … Read More

Fish oil is a common supplement among pregnant women hoping to give birth to smarter kids. For years, it has believed that fish oil could give provide brainy advantages to kids, but according to the Huffington Post and a research … Read More

Can’t ever remember where you left your keys?  Ginkgo biloba, an herbal solution for forgetfulness used in Asia for centuries has been widely used and thought to improve, prevent or delay memory loss associated with aging. However, a recent study … Read More

It seems like some people can eat anything they want, while others can’t lose weight no matter how hard they try. But what if it’s a problem of not only what you’re eating, but also how you’re eating it? Could … Read More

Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, a condition that results in mouth lesions and skin rashes. Physicians, however, strongly suspect that their patients’ own immune systems, or responses to foreign substances that produce an allergic reaction, are behind it. Traditional … Read More