Dark chocolate daily helps prevent diabetes and heart disease Dark chocolate daily helps prevent diabetes, according to new research from the University of Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom. We reported last week that eating dark chocolate helps boost athletic performance, and the benefits of the sweet treat keep coming. Dark […]
McDonald’s is removing artificial preservatives from their chicken nuggets in an effort to appease and attract health conscious customers. The behemoth fast food chain is experimenting with their ever-popular nugget recipe in order to make a product with simpler ingredients to put consumers at ease. The new nuggets are now […]
Fructose destroys hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases, according to new research from the University of California – Los Angeles. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and so much are linked to changes in brain genes. Fructose is a sugar that is […]
U.S. suicide rates are up a shocking 24 percent since 1999 Sad but true: U.S. suicide rates are up a shocking 24 percent since 1999. This news comes after a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From the years 1999-2014, suicide rates have been on […]
Eating dark chocolate helps boost athletic performance Eating dark chocolate helps boost athletic performance, according to a new study from London’s Kingston University. This tasty and deliciously healthy may give the athletes of today an edge. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered a super food […]
Children are being poisoned by laundry detergent pods, according to a new study. These pods are becoming a rising safety concern for kids, as thousands are being poisoned every year. The study from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus included over 60,000 children under 6 years old. […]
Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent, according to new research from the Institute of Medicine. Checking your vitamin D status is important. “Ideally, you want to maintain a vitamin D level of 40 to 60 ng/ml […]
According to a new study, fast food contains a hormone-disrupting chemical called phthalate. Phthalates have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to make plastic and vinyl more flexible. Phthalates are also used […]
