Heart health avocado smoothie This is a delicious heart health avocado smoothie. It is packed with heart healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s decrease the risk of abnormal heart rhythm, decrease triglyceride levels, lower blood pressure, and prevent inflammation of blood vessels that causes blood clots. Let’s take a […]
5 best apps for the grocery store This is a technology driven world. Instead of getting lost in technology, let it work for you. There are many great apps that can help you get the most from your grocery store trips. Let’s take a look at 5 best apps for […]
Immune-boosting red banana smoothie Red bananas are a delicious winter fruit with a raspberry-like taste. You can find them in the winter months at your local supermarket. Make sure to select fruits with a deep purple color, which indicates that the red banana is ripe. Let’s take a look at […]
Are there germs on your soap bar? Elaine L. Larson, Ph.D., associate dean for research and professor of epidemiology in nursing at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health was recently asked if bars of soap are covered in germs. Her answer was as follows. The truth behind germs on […]
Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]
Could hugs protect from colds and infections? Hugs are a great way to show love because they create a bonding experience and can heal our emotions. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that hugs may lower stress-related risk of illness. Lead author Sheldon Cohen, of the Dietrich College of Humanities […]
Researchers have identified the cause of a Kansas farmer’s mysterious death over the summer. It is called the Bourbon virus. The illness is believed to be tick-borne. The virus “was fast-moving and severe, causing lung and kidney failure, and shock,” The New York Times reported. The virus killed the man […]
Could music stimulate kids’ brains? Berthold Auerbach, German poet and author said, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Music has long been known as the universal language, and has a way of healing our emotions. Now, research from the University of Vermont College of Medicine […]
