Family Health
In the United States, black women are two to three times more likely to have fibroids than white women. These fibroids, which are noncancerous growths that…
Fat…you’re told they’re bad, then you’re told they’re good. So, which is it? Both. “Your body needs fat in order to function,” says Barbara Roberts,…
Many say that meditation helps with health issues including calming nerves and lowers blood pressure. But how does one meditate effectively? What is Meditation? Deepak Chopra defines meditation in his own words: “Everyone thinks that the purpose of meditation is to handle stress, to tune out, to get away from it all. While that’s partially […]
Easter will be here soon…you can tell by all the sweet goodies on display in most stores, bakeries and chocolate shops. All these delectable-looking options…
Physical activity is great to get the body moving and to burn calories, but the most important part of any workout routine is the food you eat! Many people work themselves hard in the gym only to discover that the weight just isn’t budging, and that stubborn fat is primarily attributed to the wrong choices […]
First the bad news: The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar…
Is there really a “right” way to have an argument? “Massive, all-out fights are bad for you,” says Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist. “On the other…
That’s right! Coffee. Joe. Java. Whatever you call it, 54% of Americans drink it everyday. While experts warn people that there is definitely such a…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even though the pregnancy rate for teens between 15 and 17 seems to be declining,…
So why is Vitamin C so great? For starters, it helps to create and maintain the collagen production in the body. According to ORGO Beauty Founder, Rianna Loving, it is the “glue that holds the body together.” It’s also an antioxidant that strengthens blood vessels giving skin its elasticity and strength. This is why vitamin […]
According to the CDC, there has been an increase in the number of cases of nicotine poisoning from e-cigarettes. Disturbingly, 51 percent of calls to…
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says that consumers shouldn’t just assume that it’s okay to toss all used/expired medications in the trash or flush…