Health

Kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk

Kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk

We love our little furry friends. They are our loyal companions and they show unconditional love in a way that only few can. New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows that kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk than kids who don’t. The researchers analyzed data […]

by November 15, 2015
Sweetened drinks are linked to heart failure

Sweetened drinks are linked to heart failure

Soda has been shown to increase weight gain, and the high fructose corn syrup and aspartame have both shown detrimental health effects. New research from Consumer Reports shows that soda is linked to cancer. More research has shown that it can also increase stroke risk, and cause diabetes. According to […]

by November 14, 2015
Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults, and cases are increasing in the US. According to the National Cancer Institute, “Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining […]

by November 13, 2015
Why you should stay away from Dungeness crab

Why you should stay away from Dungeness crab

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued a warning about Dungeness and rock crabs from the waters along the Central and Northern California Coast. Let’s take a look at why you should stay away from Dungeness crab. California health authorities are recommending staying away from Dungeness and rock […]

by November 11, 2015
Tom Brady steps up against junk food and soda

Tom Brady steps up against junk food and soda

Highly processed and sugary foods still dominate United States markets, as they make up 60 percent of the calories that Americans buy. These highly processed foods usually have more sugar, fat, and sodium than foods that are less processed. Kids are big consumers of these types of foods. There haven’t […]

by November 10, 2015
Does your coffee contain dangerous toxins?

Does your coffee contain dangerous toxins?

Coffee is a huge part of the American lifestyle, and has lately been the subject of exciting health research. Scientists are just beginning to understand the health benefits of coffee. Coffee has shown in recent research to improve survival rate in colon cancer patients, promote liver health, and even help […]

by November 9, 2015
4 ways to kick your sugar addiction

4 ways to kick your sugar addiction

Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]

by November 8, 2015
Beautiful skin banana and date smoothie

Beautiful skin banana and date smoothie

November is Healthy Skin Awareness Month, so it’s time to take extra care of your skin and to pamper it. Smoothies are a great way to improve your skin health, because real beauty comes from within. This beautiful skin banana and date smoothie is packed with skin healing foods. Let’s […]

by November 7, 2015