Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported getting at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night.” […]
Fruits and vegetables are nature’s health foods and medicine. Research has shown that eating fruits and veggies is key to longer life, may prevent stroke, and promote overall health. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that most Americans are still not eating enough fruits […]
Since the Pap test, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by about 50 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the year 2015, about 4,100 women in the United States will die from cervical cancer. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, which is […]
After over 50 years, the U.S. government has broached the subject of lowering fluoride levels in water again. Since 1962, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been recommending that public water contain 0.7 to 1.2 mg of fluoride per liter. Now, the U.S. government recommends less fluoride […]
The amount of trans fats Americans eat has declined over the years, but we are still consuming more than is recommended. Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health research. The American Heart Association conducted a review of six surveys from the Minnesota Heart Survey in […]
Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health news. Sugar is well known to be detrimental to health when consumed too often. It is known to cause weight gain, metabolic conditions, and studies show that it can even contribute to cancer. A team of scientists, using […]
One important aspect of healthy living is being educated on outbreaks and epidemics and knowing what steps to take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed through lab tests, the first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United […]
With all the advancements in technology and the busy lifestyle that we all have, exercise is becoming an afterthought with adults and kids. According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, “Only one in three children are physically active every day.” This combined with poor American dietary practices […]
