Any of us who grew up watching Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider or any other TV show, movie, or book series about discovering lost places has probably dreamed of having their own archeological discovery at one point or another. For these scientists, that dream is coming true. Archaeologists have recently uncovered a hidden gateway to...

When we think about organic farming, we often think of the impact on our personal health when we eat the products grown organically. Organic farming, however, isn’t only good for the health of our bodies, but also for the health of the planet. A new study has revealed the incredible impact that organic farming has...

Everything you eat has either a positive or negative effect on your health. While it is okay to indulge sometimes and enjoy your life, if we’re being honest, most of us indulge more often than we should. What’s more, there are plenty of foods that we are eating that we think are healthy that actually...

Sweet potatoes have for a very long time been a prized carbohydrate in the nutrition world. Packed with nutrients and fiber, these tasty tubers are a fan favorite. They are so often praised for their health benefits that no one ever mentions what the down sides are, or if there is anyone who really shouldn’t...

Chronic illness is a word that refers to a health condition or illness that typically lasts for one or more years. They range widely in their causes and symptoms. Some can be genetic, like Fibromyalgia, while others are brought on by a buildup of years of bad habits. You may not notice the effect of...

The world of wellness and nutrition, particularly the online world of these, is saturated with a lot of loose claims, misinterpreted studies, and overinflated claims. Two food items that have been touted as being powerful healing tools are cinnamon and honey. The question is, how many of these claims actually hold any truth to them...

Approximately one in every nine Americans, equating to more than 11% of the population, is living with diabetes. In fact, one in nine people around the world are living with diabetes in general. This means that hundreds of millions of people have been diagnosed and are attempting to control their diabetes. This does not include...

High cholesterol is one of the most dangerous health problems you can have. It can lead to heart attack, stroke, and early death. Despite how dangerous it is, tens of millions of Americans have high cholesterol, and many of them don’t even know it. Interestingly enough, there are signs of high cholesterol that you can...

When you think of a healthy diet, what do you think of? Most likely the first thing that comes to mind are fruits and vegetables, and rightfully so. Another healthy diet staple that you may think about is fish. When talking about healthy fish, most people immediately say well, salmon. While yes, salmon is very...

We often don’t think about cosmetic procedures as major surgeries, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. These procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose job), breast augmentation (boob job), and gluteal augmentation (butt implants) are all major surgeries that require highly skilled professionals and long recovery periods. The most dangerous of all plastic surgeries is...

Since the beginning of our existence, humans have been searching for the key to longevity. This idea to live longer, or even live forever, has been the focal point of countless books, movies, television shows, songs, and more. While we may not have figured out how to live forever, we discover more about living longer...

Whether its on toast, in a burrito, as a dip, or even as a face or hair mask, if there’s one fruit masquerading as a vegetable that we can’t seem to get enough of, it’s avocado. Their creamy texture and light flavor, combined with many benefits for our health, have made avocados a staple in...