Flu season is pretty severe this year stretching health care providers and drug supplies. According to the CDC there is now widespread flu activity in 41 states. This season over 2,200 people have been hospitalized and diagnosed with the flu and 18 children have died. No one can say when it will be over, but most seasons last 11-12 weeks. We’re now into week five. Emergency rooms are crammed … [Read more...]
When Choosing A Diet, Compare Similarities, Not Differences
If you’re of the nearly 45 million other Americans who plan to go on a diet sometime this year, how do you know which one is right? They all seem so different, and seem to conflict with each other. The solution is to diet smarter and stop comparing the difference it diet strategies and start comparing similarities. For this approach examine the diet plans that you’re considering and base your … [Read more...]
Genetics Now Link Epilepsy and Migraines
People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy are at a higher risk for migraines and new studies show evidence of a genetic link between the two. The study confirmed that having a family history of epilepsy is a strong risk factor for migraine headaches. Researchers studied about 500 families that included two or more members with epilepsy and found that people with the largest number of close … [Read more...]
Food Facts vs. Fiction
Video Food facts and fiction are sometimes hard to decipher. In this video, celebrity nutritionist Samantha Grand separates food myths from food reality in the cases of onion chopping and cooking with olive oil. … [Read more...]
20 Hottest Workout Trends
Tabata- The Four Minute Work-out: Super short workouts can bring lasting results but to burn fat in just four minutes will require you to work harder than you thought was possible. Start with a 5-minute work out and then push yourself. Run in place, jump rope or do squats for 20 seconds. Rest for 10 seconds and repeat. Do 4-8 cycles. Sprint Triathlon: If you want to do a triathlon … [Read more...]
Memory Quiz
Take Quiz Here's a little test to see how much you know about your brain and memory loss. It's interactive, it's fun, and it teaches you something along the way. That's what we call the teaching tool gold! … [Read more...]
A Little Detoxification and Relaxation to Boost Your Health
In this environment our bodies are subject to more toxins than they used to be. They’re every where, literally. They cause irritation, harm and destruction to the body if left unchecked. One way to remove these is detoxification. Detoxification is a way for the body to remove these dangerous compounds. The body does this naturally. However the body’s capacity is not endless and sometimes … [Read more...]
New Studies Show Depression As an Early Symptom of Dementia in Seniors
Depression is common among older people. Especially those who go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, which lead to widespread speculation that it may be one possible cause for age-related dementia. However, a new study suggests that rather than being the cause, depression is an early symptom of dementia. When researchers followed up with their 2,000 elderlyNew Yorkstudy participants, … [Read more...]
Making Healthy Eating a Habit
Everyone’s #1 New Year resolution is eating healthier. This can prove difficult if you don’t like the taste of healthy foods or are a picky eater. Healthy food doesn’t have to make you feel like you’re missing out on your favorites. Eating healthy can also be inexpensive and quick and easy to whip up despite it’s reputation. Start with small simple changes to make healthy eating a lasting … [Read more...]
Fighting Sinus Pain and Pressure
Suffering from allergies is, frankly, a pain in the nose. Fighting sinus pain and pressure can become tiring and leaves you with an unattractive red ring around your nose. Sinus pressure is caused by swelling in the mucous membranes which blocks off the sinuses. In turn your sinuses can’t drain trapping mucus and air inside. One in five adults suffers from allergies. There is no cure from it … [Read more...]
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