Parmesan is a cheese made from skimmed cow’s milk. It is one of the greatest staples in Italian cuisine, and is often added to pastas, pizza and salads to enhance flavor. Do you know what may be lurking in your store-bought Parmesan cheese? Is your Parmesan cheese actually wood pulp? […]
Licorice root has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is most well known as a flavor in a popular type of candy. Less well known are its potent health benefits. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for many of the benefits of licorice. Research […]
Could e-cigarettes harm the immune system more than tobacco? We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
February is known as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States amongst men and women in the United States. This avocado lime heart health smoothie is a great way to take care of your heart. Let’s take a closer look at the […]
Music heals the soul. There is growing research on the healing benefits of music. It stimulates, activates and uses the entire brain. Research has shown that music stimulates children’s brains and may even help reduce depression. In honor of the 58th annual ceremony last night, we have made a list […]
The neem tree is a tree that is native to India. It seems like a relatively simple plant at first sight, but it may hold some hidden powers. New research from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) shows that a neem tree extract may fight […]
It is important to stay up to date on the latest health news and public health concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern. As recently reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC recently […]
Music is a true healer, and it is essential to our lives and health. It stimulates, activates and uses the entire brain. Research has shown that music stimulates children’s brains and may even help reduce depression. Music can help you heal physically, and is a potent medicine for the soul. […]
