Health

If you’re over 40, you might be thinking more about what goes into your body. Here are some superfoods to get you started. One is wild salmon. Salmon boasts high levels of Vitamin D3, which aids weight loss, as well as protein, according to researchers. Outpatient clinical dietitian Renee Cooper noted that salmon also contains […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone aged six months and up, including pregnant women, get an annual flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. The mainstream media characterize this recommendation as being firmly grounded in science. The demonstrable truth of the matter, however, is that what the government […]

Hearing loss can affect your ability to follow conversations, enjoy your favorite song or movie, and take part in daily activities. Yes, these are all detrimental effects of hearing loss, but there are some more dangerous consequences. Research suggests that hearing loss increases the risk of accidental injuries. Senior author of the study Dr. Neil […]

Editor’s note: This article includes references to graphic sexual content that may be inappropriate for some readers. Today teenagers are viewing far more pornography than their parents realize. And the porn they’re watching is much more “hardcore” than moms and dads could possibly imagine. While this may be a surprise to many American parents who […]

It’s one of the great ironies of the modern age: We’re a culture obsessed with staying slim, yet we’re fatter than we’ve ever been. Since the 1980s, the percentage of obese adults has doubled in size, and the percentage of obese children has tripled. We know what to avoid: sugar, trans fats, a sedentary lifestyle, and […]

Are you approaching the Big 50, 60 or 70? You might feel healthy and energetic but the “R” word (retirement) is still around the corner. There are many stereotypes of retirement––the three “Gs” of golf, gardening and grandkids––but for most Baby Boomers and Generation Xers those activities will likely feel a bit empty.  For the […]

You’ve heard the old adage that you are what you eat. It makes sense that, like a car, what you put in your tank determines how well your body will run. However, what most folks don’t think about very often is how well you digest all that fuel, which is every bit as important as […]

How many times have you seen someone else’s accomplishments and immediately told yourself that you could never do something like that? “Oh, I could never sit still long enough to write a whole book.” “I am too old to become a yoga teacher.” “I am high-strung, so I wouldn’t last a whole week at that […]

The students wait eagerly for their teachers to turn their backs. That’s their cue to reach quietly for a small, sleek device they can easily conceal in their palms. It resembles a flash drive, but instead of computer files, this device stores nicotine. They take a hit, sucking on the device as they would a […]

Eating healthy and losing weight seems downright impossible for many people. Despite their best intentions, they repeatedly find themselves eating large amounts of unhealthy foods, despite knowing that it is causing them harm. The truth is… the effects of certain foods on the brain can lead to downright addiction. Food addiction is a very serious problem […]

Programs that encourage parents to read with their kids may teach more than just book smarts. A new study suggests they may also be associated with better behavior and emotional health. Reading interventions have long been linked to improvements in language and literacy, especially among young children whose parents have limited income or education. But […]

Medical and surgical intervention during birth continues to rise in much of the world. Nearly 1 in 3 women who give birth in the United States have a caesarean section and around 50 percent have their labor induced or augmented—sped up with synthetic hormones. Our new research, published in the journal Birth, found that babies […]

Get ready to indulge! We took the classic comfort food, the ultimate toddler treat, the staple to every children’s menu and steakhouse side and elevated it to Embody Wellness status. This healified Mac N Cheese was gobbled up by both kids and parents – second helpings were heaped. The best part? It is so simple and […]

The epidemic of allergy in children was launched in the period between the late 1980s and early 1990s. ER admission records, back-to-back United Kingdom (UK) cohort studies and eyewitness accounts of teachers confronted by the flood of severely allergic children confirm this period of change. This allergy epidemic occurred in specific countries (UK, Australia, Canada, […]

Healthy relationships can be the foundation of a fulfilling life. There is some amount of drama that makes life more exciting, unexpected, and fun. We may bump into an old flame, negotiate a risky business deal, or study for a big exam. Those are examples of agreeable drama. There are also the less desirable kinds of […]

President Donald Trump is calling for high-intensity drug traffickers to face the death penalty in the United States as part of a new plan to tackle the opioid epidemic. The misuse of opioids has reached crisis levels across North America. Every day in 2016, 116 Americans died from opioid-related drug overdoses. And almost 1,500 Canadians […]

Walking into your average barbershop one may come across the usual tools: a couple of pairs of clippers and trimmers alongside various combs and brushes. As a client of local barber, Eric Muhammad, one can walk in for a haircut—and come out with something life-changing. A New You Barbershop and Beauty Salon is located in […]

Doctors have been treating the sick since forever. But in the last few decades, medicine has undergone a drastic change. Much of the change has been positive; thanks to new technology and scientific insight, countless lives have been saved and extended. Yet some trends in medicine may be hurting patients and doctors, and wasting money. Dr. […]

Antibacterial Cleansers Keep You Healthy  An orgy of antibacterial dish, body and laundry soaps emerged in the 2000s to help people get “better than clean.” But the bacterial overkill, when soap and water work just as well, fuels antibiotic resistance and possibly childhood allergies by preventing exposure to natural microbes in the environment. But there’s […]

Lately, I’ve been procrastinating more often, and it doesn’t feel good.  There are a number of good reasons for it: I’ve had some serious jet lag and sleep issues, which means my mind is tired and just needs some rest. So I am trying to be patient and take care of myself. I’ve had a lot […]