Taking only a few minutes to relax everyday could help you lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. One study followed over 4,000 patients at least 45 years old who had some degree of coronary disease. After six years, the patients reporting higher levels of stress, depression,
Thinking about what foods protect our eyes, it’s important to remember that our eyes are VERY VASCULAR. This means that a heart-healthy diet (low in trans and saturated fat, and high in omega 3 fatty acids), is also an EYE-HEALTHY diet. Foods rich in antioxidants are
A recent study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting looked at kindergartners and first graders and divided them into groups based on how much TV they watched daily: less than an hour a day, 1-2 hours a day, and 2 or more hours
Let’s face it, if we bought every item in our kitchen certified organic, we may have to take out a second mortgage on our homes or at the very least cut costs somewhere else. So being informed helps us choose wisely about what to spend
Yeah, yeah, yeah – we know exercise is good for us… Two studies about light exercise recently came out that share good news for those of us that hate the gym and like to do things “our way not the hard way” when it comes to
Research conducted by Harvard University found that men who ate the greatest amount of fruit and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue had about half the amount of sperm normal for their age, and 32% fewer normally formed sperm than those who consumed the
YES! It’s true! You aren’t dreaming! I promise! Dark chocolate contains two compounds that actually strengthen teeth and help fight cavities and gum disease BETTER than fluoride. These compounds come from the cacao bean husk itself. More and more studies are coming out suggesting dark chocolate is
1) ONE MORE TIME PLEASE – WHAT DOES SPF MEAN? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It is actually a measure of UVB protection. To determine this, scientists mimic high noon sun indoors and expose people with sunblock and without sunblock and compare how long it takes both
By now, we all know the detrimental effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays to our skin, but did you know your eyes are just as prone to these effects? While it’s difficult to say exactly how much UV exposure damages the eye over time, we do
Spring has sprung and I always love to try and shop for in-season produce for my family. If you’re willing to try out new produce—picky eaters too—try some of these healthy swaps and you may be surprised! Watercress This green is full of vitamin K
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