Month: August 2017

The Best Way to Wash Fruit and Vegetables

Grabbing a piece of fruit is usually good for your health. However, as more information comes available, it is being found that it can be a little tricky finding the safest fruit. Many farmers will use pesticides on their fruit. A few common misconceptions are that organic and domestic fruits and vegetables are the safest. […]

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Poor Sleep May Worsen Suicidal Thoughts

A new study indicates that young adults who have difficulty sleeping may have an increased risk of suicide. Monitoring sleep patterns may aid in developing an effective intervention plan. Rebecca Bernert, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, believes that suicide is the result of a deadly culmination of underlying social, psychological, […]

PCOS and Sleep Apnea: Is There a Link?

It’s remarkable how complex, how utterly interconnected and intricate, the human body really is. How often have you found it to be the case that an affliction or abnormality in one part of the body ultimately affects the functioning of other bodily systems? You might be surprised at some of the cause-and-effect relationships that exist […]

6 Things That Cause Fluid Retention in Your Body and How to Avoid

Fluid retention, or edema, is caused by many things including 6 major factors. Not drinking enough water to flush out your system can cause retention – if you do not drink water, your body will then hold on to it (or retain it) to survive and keep organs functioning. Deficiencies of magnesium also cause water […]

Thirty-Five Percent of Dementia Cases Can be Attributed to Lifestyle

Nine lifestyle factors are responsible for 35% of dementia. As shown in the FINGER study, lifestyle changes can make a big impact on lowering dementia risk.

Gratitude Is Life

Hey You, In the Matters of You, Finding Gratitude! You probably are having one of those days where everything seems to need more of your attention.  .  .  You got a unexpected bill,  it’s your day to drop off the kids at daycare throwing you into a scramble,  a person you hired is not coming […]

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Best and Worst Light Sources For Your Eyes

Conventional wisdom has always said that certain light sources can be straining on the eyes. Particularly reading in dim light, or spending too much time glued to a screen can be bad for eyes and provide a stressful and straining environment. What people should consider is all types of light sources and their effects on […]

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Soda Tax Appears to Be Working in Berkeley

With the obesity epidemic on the rise in the United States, some cities across the country have long been considering a Soda Tax to curb consumption of sugary beverages, but few have actually put it into effect. Berkeley, a city in California, had a soda tax approved by voters in November 2014 and implemented at […]