Health

Do you have headaches? You may need more of this vitamin

Do you have headaches? You may need more of this vitamin

Do you suffer from headaches, and you’ve tried everything, but you can’t quite figure out what’s wrong? You may need more of this vitamin: vitamin D. Vitamin D is often known as the sun vitamin, because you can get a good amount of your daily intake by getting sun exposure […]

by January 12, 2017
Amazing visual of one scientists gut microbe changes over a year

Amazing visual of one scientists gut microbe changes over a year

This amazing visual of one scientists gut microbe changes over a year is an eye-opener to how much your environment and diet can affect your gut. Where you live and what you eat can rapidly affect the types of good bacteria in your body. To learn how this bacteria changes […]

by January 11, 2017
Breast milk antioxidant prevents liver disease

Breast milk antioxidant prevents liver disease

According to new research from University of Colorado Anschutz, a breast milk antioxidant prevents liver disease. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for infants, hands down. It is the perfect blend of vitamins, proteins, and healthy fats, all designed to help your baby grow. Research has shown that breastfeeding […]

by January 10, 2017
Controversial pesticide is linked to Parkinson’s disease

Controversial pesticide is linked to Parkinson’s disease

A controversial pesticide is linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to a culmination of over two decades of medical and scientific research. The research has linked one of the longest used and most common pesticides, paraquat, to Parkinson’s. Britain, Europe, and China have already banned the substance, but it is still […]

by January 9, 2017
Could ibuprofen be making you deaf?

Could ibuprofen be making you deaf?

Could ibuprofen be making you deaf? Chronic pain is a real and significant epidemic in the United States. Here are some statistics: Over the counter analgesic pain medications sales have risen over the past decade. In the past three years, annual sales have jumped by $300,000. The problem is, these […]

by January 5, 2017
U.S. melanoma rates keep rising

U.S. melanoma rates keep rising

U.S. melanoma rates keep rising, and related deaths have been increasing for the last decades, according to a recent study. Despite preventive efforts, melanoma rates have not gone down, and researchers now estimate that one in 54 Americans will develop invasive melanoma. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: “Physicians have […]

by January 4, 2017
The scary way lack of sleep affects your gut

The scary way lack of sleep affects your gut

When you understand the scary way lack of sleep affects your gut, you will realize why sleep should become more of a priority in your life, if it isn’t already. At first, the thought of a little less sleep affecting your digestive tract doesn’t seem that serious, but it really […]

by December 30, 2016
Can leafy greens protect the brain from aging?

Can leafy greens protect the brain from aging?

Can leafy greens protect the brain from aging? Most leafy green vegetables are part of the cruciferous family. Health experts have touted the benefits of leafy greens for years. They are truly nature’s potent multi-vitamins. Eating them on a regular basis will get you a good amount of vitamin A, […]

by December 29, 2016