A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, whether it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out...
Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recently, a product that has been subject to this misinformation is Apeel – a coating designed to...
Fibromyalgia is still a very poorly understood disease. Scientists are constantly researching to try and learn more about out and, hopefully, how to treat it. Researchers from Canada’s McGill University discovered in April 2019 that gut bacteria have a very strong link to fibromyalgia. In fact, the research team shows, that there are 19 different...
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink it to help them wake up in the morning, warm them up during the day, and even before bed to help them sleep at night. Typically, all you ever hear about are the many health benefits of tea – but it may...
Calcium is a mineral that your body needs to function properly. It’s found in all of your bones, teeth, and muscles. It helps your heartbeat and keeps blood pressure normal. It’s one of the most important nutrients in the body. But what if you’re not getting enough calcium? Not consuming enough calcium can lead to...
Low or no-calorie sweeteners are everywhere these days, and it’s easy to see why. People want to be able to enjoy the same candies, baked goods, sodas, and other sugary treats without using calorically dense sweeteners like sugar. While they might seem like a health food miracle, some research suggests they could be too good...
You know that pain under your left breast that’s keeping you up at night? It might not be your heart. There are a bunch of other things it could be. Breast pain can be a sign of several medical conditions. Some are serious, while others are less serious. Why You Might Have Pain Under Your...
B12 is a vitamin that’s crucial for your body to function properly. It’s found in animal foods, including meat and fish. People who don’t eat animal products are often advised to take vitamin B12 supplements or use fortified foods to make up for the lack of B12 in their diets. However, there are some common...
Strokes are very scary. Sometimes it can seem like you’re fine one minute, and the next things just stop working right. If you know the symptoms of stroke, however, you can actually often see signs before things get really bad. Researchers say that stroke patients report having a mini-stroke one week before. In fact, a...
Abandoned places are creepy – houses, buildings, theme parks – all could be the setting of a horror film. What’s potentially even creepier, however, are abandoned islands. As eerie as they are, however, these ruins of twelve deserted islands have some pretty interesting backstories. The Ruins of 12 Abandoned Islands These islands all have long...
Copper is a heavy metal that’s perfectly safe to consume at low levels. In fact, a certain amount of it is actually important for your health. What happens, however, if you have too much copper in your body? Copper toxicity is dangerous for your health and longevity. These are the signs you might have it,...
Gatorade is a popular sports drink that offers various beverage lines, each with its own unique characteristics. However, the ingredients found in Gatorade, such as sugars, dyes, and other additives, raise concerns about potential harm to health. Let’s explore the composition of Gatorade, its drawbacks, and alternative options that promote better health. Understanding Gatorade’s Ingredients...
