It’s no secret that lifestyle choices can affect the way you age. Studies show one simple way to promote healthy aging involves eating foods rich in flavonoids.
These plant chemicals block the effects of harmful free radicals. This helps protect the…
Worried about contracting bacterial infections from common kitchen items? If so, be sure to sanitize all surfaces that come in contact with raw meat or poultry. For instance, wash your cutting board and counters with regular detergent and rinse with hot…
We Americans are constantly running errands with our families or traveling on the road for holidays and vacations. While leading this lifestyle, it can be hard to make nutritious food choices, especially when faced with dozens of fast food options.…
Has working out or running left your feet in rough shape or covered with painful blisters? Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends treating them with lavender oil, which can be a powerful healing anti-inflammatory agent. Without popping it, carefully cover the entire…
Many over-the-counter meds—including pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen—can increase your chances for liver or kidney damage. The American Liver Foundation recommends you should take no more than 3 grams of acetaminophen per day. That’s equal to six extra-strength tablets.…
Researchers at the John Innes Center in Great Britain have developed a breed of purple tomatoes using genes from the snapdragon flower. The good news is—these odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins.
These antioxidants are found in fruits…
To help protect you and your family from toxins and pesticides, be sure to wash your fruits and vegetables purchased from the market—especially if they aren’t organic. Exposure to contaminants through the air, water or food can lead to many…
There are major health conditions that can be caused by smoking, including heart disease, cancer and stroke. But there are many other factors that can be affected by your bad habit.
Check out this list compiled by Health magazine:
The nutrient lycopene can help protect you from ultraviolet (UV) rays, certain types of cancers, adult macular degeneration and heart disease. Plus, it may help lower your cholesterol levels and neutralize free radical damage. Lycopene can be found in tomatoes and…
Yes, that’s right… antibiotics can do a lot more harm than good. In fact, according to a USA Today health article, antibiotics have a 5 to 25 percent chance of causing diarrhea… send at least one out of every 1,000 people…
Your body needs essential nutrients that come in the form of vitamins and minerals, but do you know how to tell them apart?
Vitamins are organic compounds that can either be fat soluble—easily absorbed by the body, or water soluble—not easily…
For those of you wanting to eat less during meals… try this helpful solution. Instead of pouring tons of fat and calories on your salad from unhealthy dressings, why not serve it on the side? By dipping your fork in the…
Did you know the hygiene of your mouth can also measure the healthiness of your heart? That’s right. Those of you with a mouth full of germs may have a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack.
A study conducted…
How much would you pay for one-on-one medical care without struggling to get an appointment and then spending your entire day in the waiting room? According to news reports by the Associated Press (AP) and USA Today, it could cost…
For a simple and easy way to help combat dry skin, look to a common kitchen ingredient—olive oil. The essential fatty acids in the oil are not only good for your heart and brain, but can help seal moisture in…
