A new finding by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, published in the journal Circulation Heart Failure, suggests that drinking two cups of coffee daily is healthy for your heart. But drinking excessive amounts works otherwise. Researchers led by Dr. Murray Mittleman analyzed five studies related to coffee drinking and its effects on the […]

Drinking alcohol can ruin your diet, especially if you don’t know how to count calories. Some diet plans allow you just a bit of alcohol on occasion, while other diets strictly forbid it. If you’re on a diet and you simply cannot avoid alcohol, you should be aware of your drink’s caloric content and count […]

Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet may help you stay tobacco-free for longer, a recent study shows. The study, done by the University of Buffalo (UB) public health researchers, was published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research. It is the first longitudinal study to explore the link between fruit and vegetable consumption and […]

Are you trying to lose weight but having a hard time controlling your appetite? Does thinking about eating less make you hungry more? You may think that this is too good to be true but researchers from Tel Aviv University suggest that eating dessert at breakfast can help you lose weight. People usually eat dessert […]

Ozone, or trioxygen, is a naturally occurring gas present in the atmosphere. It is mostly concentrated in the region known as the ozone layer, located between 6 and 30 miles above the earth’s surface. The ozone layer filters out harmful ultraviolet rays, protecting life on the planet. For several years, human activities have produced ozone-depleting […]

Allergies are often linked with being outdoors. We often associate them with irritants like pollen and bee stings. However, indoor allergies are also very common and have become almost as popular as outdoor allergens. Thanks to devices like vacuum cleaners and HEPA filters, we can keep allergens to a minimum. Here are some ways to […]

A recent study by Kaiser Permanente published in the Journal of Women’s Health suggests that women aged 65 and older who have insufficient level of Vitamin D can cause them to gain weight. They studied 4,600 women for four and a half years and found that those with lower levels of Vitamin D gained about […]

Jesse Michener, a mother in Tacoma, Washington was furious after seeing that her daughters’ skin got burned. Her daughter had spent five hours on a school field trip without sunscreen. School policy does not allow children to apply sunscreen unless they have a doctor’s permit. This law exists in all states except California. The reason […]

Obesity may be caused by several things, such as diet, inactivity, medications, and medical conditions. We can now add plastics to the list. A new study suggests that a chemical compound found in plastics known as di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) may be linked to high rates of childhood obesity. It is believed that the chemical alters […]

For several years, red meat has been taking a lot of negative publicity. However, the link between lean red meat and body fat buildup is still unclear. It is true that fatty cuts of beef are rich in saturated fat and full of calories, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate lean red meat […]