Restaurant and Prepared Foods Are Not Much Healthier Than They Were in 2005
One would think that the rising awareness of food health would motivate restaurants to choose healthier foods. Apparently not, according to this piece from Time magazine. The introduction of side salads is a small way to cover up the unhealthy…
5 Top Apps from Travelers
Travelers know how helpful the right application can be. There are so many new applications that assist us and make traveling much easier. Here are 5 new apps your should get now. Read more…
Rise in obesity poses ‘dementia time bomb’
Many studies seem to correlate obesity with a variety of mental disorders including dementia. This eye-opening article from the BBC describes these recent studies and how they contribute to rising health care costs. Read more…
Even Moderate Exercise can Help People Cope with Major Depression: Researchers
A new report suggests that moderate exercise contributes greatly to depression treatment. Exercise is most effective when it is paired with other forms of treatment. The new study by Chad Rethorst, PhD, and Madhukar Trivedi, MD, of the Department of…
Why Federal Efforts to Ensure Clean Tap Water Fail to Reach Faucets Nationwide
In the United States, we take clean and healthy water for granted, assuming we have adequate safe guards in place. This recent report from the New York Times shows this is hardly the case. With our federal budgests soaring, should…
Are you exercising too much? 5 ways to tell
Most of us do not get enough exercise. However, those who exercise regularly as a part of a training regimen may be doing too much. Here are some easy ways to tell if you are among that small group who…
New health worry in red meat
Every week it seems as if there are new reports endorsing or criticizing red meat. A new study suggests a compound in red meat called carnitine may thicken the arteries when converted to TMAO in the digestive track. Among 2,595…
Wipe the Cat with a Damp Cloth and other Healthy Home Tips
Dust is one of those things most people ignore. However, it can drastically affect your air quality and overall health. Here are some helpful tips for reducing dust, some from the most unlikely sources. Read more…
The Best and Worst Restaurants for Healthy Kids’ Meals
In recent years, many restaurants have attempted to make kids meals healthier by introducing servings of fresh fruit and veggies. But Venessa Wong of Bloomberg is right: “apple slices do not a healthy kids’ meal make, especially if they come…
Chinese Herbs Found To Be Effective In Reducing Hot Flashes
A new article in the journal Menopause says a Chinese herbal mix Er-xian decoction (EXD) reduced hot flashes by 50%. The report explained, “during the two weeks prior to treatment, the women recorded their hot flashes, with the study group…
Think Starbucks is Socially Responsible? Think Again
For many people, Starbucks is an essential part of their daily routine. Because of it’s trendy status, many assume the company is socially responsible. Just a bit of research will reveal this is a farse. Read more…
4 Financial Services Stocks For Socially Responsible Dividend-Growth Investors
Many investors are always on the look out for socially responsible financial services. Here are some ideas from a top financial blogger. Read more…
How to Choose a Pediatrician
Studies show that one of the most critical decisions concerning your child’s health occurs early in life. Forming a working relationship with a pediatrician you trust can make the difference in how your child develops. You should know where they…
Compassion Quiets the Mind, Improves the Body, Embraces the World
New research has revealed the health benefits of compassion. By focusing on the ‘compassionate self’ rather than the ‘critical self’ many have expires positive bodily and psychological effects. Famous author Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn explains the benefits of compassion, “it comes…
Lifelong Exercise Keeps the Brain Working Better
A new study suggests a strong link between brain health and exercise. Dr Alex Dregan, from King’s College London, said: “As exercise represents a key component of lifestyle interventions to prevent cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, public health…
The Dirty Truth on Green Cleaning Products
Oer the last few years, we have witness the emergence of many ‘green’ cleaning products, in response to health concerns over household cleaners. Just because something is ‘natural’ or ‘organic,’ it does not mean they cannot pose a danger to…
Kids on Food Stamps Don’t Eat Any Healthier, Study Suggests
A new study found that children on food stamps are just as likely to be overweight and obese as other low-income youth not on food stamps. The study was motivated by concerns that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is…
Best Foods To Eat After a Workout
What you eat after a workout is critical for determining you health. A University of Michigan study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that metabolism is boosted after a workout only for a few hours. “The study found…
Exercise is Vital for Good Sleep
A few new studies and polls found that regular exercise is essential for good sleep. Max Hirshkowitz, PhD commented on the polls saying “if you are inactive, adding a 10 minute walk every day could improve your likelihood of a…
