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5 min read Health

When you hear the term superfruit, you likely think of blueberries, acai berries, goji berries, or some other more exotic fruit. There is, however, another more humble and unassuming fruit that you’re probably leaving off that list: the lemon. Lemons are inexpensive, easy to get at any grocery store (trying freezing them), and are so...

4 min read Health

Brain tumors are the 22nd most common type of cancer worldwide but rank number 12 in terms of mortality (1). That’s why it’s so important to recognize the symptoms of a brain tumor early on. May is brain tumor awareness month, and the most common signs of a brain tumor are things you should be...

4 min read

There’s nothing quite like throwing your hard-earned cash in the garbage. It’s pretty upsetting when your fresh produce goes bad, especially when it happens sooner than you had anticipated. If you’re an inspired shopper, you would know all about this, as you’ve likely gone home on numerous occasions with more fresh produce than what was on...

2 min read Health

Wearing shoes indoors is fairly common, but it turns out you’re trekking more than just dirt onto the carpet. Researchers from the University of Houston said that shoes are full of harmful bacteria that could make you sick. Bacteria can multiply and spread throughout the house, leaving you susceptible to stomach problems like diarrhea. What...

5 min read Health

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. When most people think of liver disease, the first thing that pops into their heads is that a few too many alcoholic drinks is the culprit. But there are countless everyday habits that...

6 min read Food and Drink

Americans on average only eat about half the daily recommended amount of fiber.  It’s an essential component of the food we eat, and it may help you live longer. In studies, it has been shown to help prevent and fight type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. What The Studies Show A recently released study...

2 min read Health

We know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain: eat healthy, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source — our second brain. Within the walls of our digestive system is the gut, or the “second brain,” which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain...

3 min read News

In a terrifying incident on New Year’s Eve, Dan Richards, a 35-year-old man, was left paralyzed from the neck down after an accident during a New Year’s swim at Langland Bay, Swansea.1 While enjoying a cold water dip, Dan’s life took an unexpected turn as a wave rotation caused the back of his head to...

9 min read Food and Drink

Poor circulation is a common problem caused by a number of conditions. Peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes, obesity, smoking, and Raynaud’s disease are some of the many causes of poor circulation (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). Reduced blood flow can cause unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, muscle cramps, numbness, digestive issues, and coldness in the...