Walking is a common and beneficial form of exercise, but did you know that your walking speed might reveal important insights about your heart health? Recent studies have highlighted a compelling link between walking pace and the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women. The Study Overview A...
When you were a child, did you ever eat (or try to eat) something that isn’t supposed to be food? Or maybe when you got a little older you were dared by your friends on the playground to eat a non-food item, like paper or dirt? These are usually one-off instances and are fairly harmless,...
Six years ago, Betty Moren received devastating news – she had been diagnosed with lung cancer and was given a prognosis of just a few months to live. However, through a combination of old and new cancer therapies, Betty has defied the odds and continues to fight her battle against cancer. Her remarkable journey serves...
When you sleep, you are essentially doing an overnight fast. What you eat to break that fast (aka breakfast) is critical in your day. A healthy breakfast can lead to lasting energy and a speedy metabolism and help you make better daily food choices. A not-so-healthy one can make your metabolism sluggish, have you hit...
Eczema affects more than 30 million people in the United States [1]. The itchy, burning, red rash that can cause your skin to swell and peel is painful, can be embarrassing for some, and is often difficult to get rid of. Finding an all-natural treatment for the skin condition can be life-changing, and you could...
All deaths are sad, however, it is supremely tragic when it is someone so young with so much life yet to live. It is with deep sadness that the family of an 18-year-old high school graduate from Amplus Academy in Las Vegas announced his death after suffering cardiac arrest in the school bathroom following gym...
If this Halloween you plan on skipping out on candy to opt for a healthy, home-cooked rice-based meal, you might want to reconsider that choice. A new study by the American College of Cardiology has found that eating white rice is just as bad for your heart as eating candy. These are the details of...
Have you ever stopped to think about what we did before the invention of the chair? Sure, there were rocks and fallen trees to sit on, but for the most part, if a human wanted to avoid sitting in the dirt, they squatted. Well, as it turns out when it comes to squatting vs sitting,...
Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, and happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s...
It turns out the love-it-or-hate-it cruciferous veggie that’s prevented countless young children from earning their dessert has an extensive amount of health benefits. Don’t limit broccoli’s merit to just the head- broccoli stalks, leaves, and sprouts are not to be taken lightly. The next time you see a grocery store selling broccoli heads without the...
Death is an inevitable part of life, but the experience can vary dramatically depending on the disease. Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse from California, has shared her insights into which diseases are the most and least agonizing ways to die, based on her extensive experience in end-of-life care. Her revelations provide a sobering look at...
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is responsible for one in every four deaths in the United States, making it the number one killer of Americans every year [1]. We know that people who are diabetic, who are overweight or obese, eat an unhealthy diet, don’t exercise, and consume excessive amounts of alcohol are at a greater...