Facebook privacy settings are virtually the same for adolescence and adults. As there are more than 750 million active users on the social media website, chances are you or someone you know has a profile page that can contain information … Read More

With the new school year comes the dreaded school lunches. We all know that packing healthy foods in our kid’s lunches is helps them to avoid weight gain and stay healthier in general.  But you may not even realize the … Read More

Pulmonary embolisms, which occur when a blood clot from the legs travels up the blood stream to the lungs and causes a blockage, affects more than 600,000 Americans annually, killing 10 percent of them. Looking at the risk factors for … Read More

Fibromyalgia pain treatment may be found at your local yoga studio. Oftentimes fibromyalgia pain is something people learn to have to live with and manage. It’s hard for many of us to imagine: being in near constant pain. But that’s … Read More

If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery, you’re probably aware that weight loss and possible improvement in medical conditions are some positive side effects. But, did you know that you might walk away with better cognitive function too? A recent study … Read More

Coffee and tea already have a large repertoire of health benefits. But now we can add a new talent: Infection fighter.  Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous type of bacteria resistant to the antibiotic methicillin and it can cause … Read More

Procreation made existence on this planet possible.  At one time, and even still for some people, it is probably the single most important goal.  There are reality television shows based around this concept, and multiple births make front page news.  … Read More

Alzheimer’s is certainly one of the most frightening diseases.  While early diagnosis and treatment can have an impact on several types of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease continues to resist the efforts of researchers to find effective treatments. There is, however, a “but” … Read More

Smiling is contagious and a great laugh can lighten the mood of the hardest personality in the room.  The question is, who do we smile at and laugh with more?  The same or opposite sex? The findings of a recent … Read More

Did you have all kinds of fun soaking in the sun and getting a nice tan when you were young? It was no big deal…until you later started to see the effects of aging skin: wrinkles forming, skin becoming patchy, … Read More

Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of press coverage lately, including a new article about how they may impair chemotherapy treatment. Before you write off omega-3 fatty acids entirely, however, learn more about the benefits of the acids. 1. … Read More

Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with a recent report announcing that 366 million people worldwide are diabetic. Therefore, it is important to find ways to prevent developing diabetes in the first place. Fortunately a new study may have found a … Read More

The widespread belief that caffeine enhances physical performance and endurance during exercise appears to be yet another myth proven wrong.  To test the placebo effect of caffeine, researchers conducted a study where moderately trained male athletes were given caffeine or placebo … Read More

Vitamin K to the rescue for prevention of heart disease! Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that plays a major role in blood clotting and normal bone formation and function.  Of the subgroups of vitamin K, vitamin K1 … Read More

Stress may affect you at a microscopic level, according to new research.  This recent study reveals that exposure to a stressor can significantly change the community of microbiota living in your body. What are microbiota exactly? They are microorganisms that … Read More

High cholesterol levels were associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s in a recent Japanese study. The way in which high cholesterol levels affect changes in the brain are consistent with the way Alzheimer’s changes the brain as well. The … Read More

We’ve all heard that kids who eat breakfast do better in school, but what they eat is also important. A recent study showed that adolescents with a high folate intake received better grades. Folate is a B vitamin that plays a … Read More

Who knew that there were so many different types of blueberries? The common species consumed in North America, V. corymbosum, is actually one of many species found in the Western Hemisphere.  Evidence from a recent study suggests that species found … Read More

Osteoarthritis sufferers may find relief with a new method of detection.  Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disorder, the typical culprit being common “wear and tear,” although being overweight is also a cause.  However, a new scientific method … Read More

The flowers of the common tansy plant cluster at the top of the plant like a fistful of yellow buttons. Despite the cheery presentation, farmers think the tansy is a noxious weed because it is toxic to their livestock. If … Read More