Child obesity in America has reached epidemic levels over the past few years. A third of the country’s children are overweight. Physicians and health experts look at two primary reasons as the cause of this problem: lack of physical activity and poor nutrition. Children nowadays are simply not eating the right kind of food. It’s […]

A recent U.S. study established a link between the exposure of pregnant women to moderate levels of a commonly used pesticide to the abnormalities in their children’s brain structure resulting in below-average intelligence levels. The research, however, failed to prove that the pesticide is the main culprit. The research exposed the safety concerns regarding the […]

A disturbing new trend has emerged among teens – drinking hand sanitizer as a substitute for alcoholic beverages. The California Poison Control System has reported that since 2010, there have been 2,600 cases of teenagers drinking alcohol. In the past few weeks, 8 teenagers were treated after being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers are […]

Past studies have linked gum problems with heart disease and stroke. However, a committee of cardiologists, dentists, and infectious disease specialists from the American Heart Association debunked this popular myth. They reviewed 500 journal articles and studies but could not find evidence proving gum disease affects the heart or that maintaining good oral hygiene minimizes […]

There are many things to consider when making changes in food choices and exercise habits. And although several weight loss plans work at the start, we still need to maintain the results we’ve gained. Sticking to a plan and maintaining the results already achieved can be very difficult, especially when we are surrounded by a […]

Warm weather encourages us to be closer to nature. It’s a great time for camping, hiking, and picnics. But the more time we spend outside, the more we are exposed to harmful, unwanted hitchhikers: ticks. Fortunately, there are some things we can do to limit our exposure and stay safe. This year will be a […]

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” He intended to stress the importance of rising early. But in this fast-paced world where getting adequate sleep has become a challenge, it’s also important to point out the importance of going to sleep early. According to a […]

According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 35.6 million people around the world living with dementia; and this number is predicted to increase by three times in 2050 to 115.4 million. Dr. Shekhar Saxena, head of WHO’s mental health division said “The numbers are already large and are […]

We all experience stress every day. A healthy stress level keeps us motivated to accomplish our tasks. However, having too much of it can have a negative impact and disrupt how we function. Once we go over our stress limits, we tend to find quick fixes and sometimes do more harm than good. The next […]

For years, we have been taught that all breast cancer cases require immediate medical attention and must be identified as soon as possible. Medical practitioners have been encouraging women to undergo screening for the disease since so much depends on its early detection. However, a recent study in Norway has found that this may not […]