A new way to detect stomach cancer A quick and simple breath test can diagnose stomach cancer, study findings reveal. Scientists from Israel and China found the test was 90% accurate at detecting and distinguishing cancers from other stomach complaints […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Lack of sleep ‘switches off’ genes One week of bad sleep can “switch off” hundreds of genes and raise the risk of a host of illnesses including obesity and heart disease, scientists claim. Studies have also shown a lack of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I will be doing something and a random question pops into my head. This was one of them. What the heck is the difference between jelly, jam and preserves? And it got me […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s no secret that a positive mental attitude can have a positive impact on your health. So what about the opposite? How can a negative attitude, or a negative environment, influence your health? According to the Midwest Center for Stress […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The change of seasons are right around the corner, so what produce are in season during the fall? Here are just a few: Apples: (the forgotten fall fruit!) In the Northern Hemisphere they’re harvested late summer through fall. Arugula […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Have you heard of Headspace? Well jump aboard the train, my friend because this is a ride you need to take. It’s the “World’s First Gym Membership For The Mind” and seriously, we should all have it. Zig Ziglar says […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To view the full article: http://host.madison.com/entertainment/dining/nutrition-duck-livers-can-teach-us-much-about-our-health/article_bbb650b8-dda5-11e1-912a-001a4bcf887a.html?comment_form=true In this article, Dr. Janet Droessler talks about “foie gras” which is basically a duck’s fatty liver. Apparently it’s considered a delicacy, and to put it “nicely” ducks and geese are overfed for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
before EVERYONE gets excited, there is a catch: you need to be a menopausal woman. Menopause causes estrogen levels to drop- causing memory loss, hot flashes, fatigue and loss of bone density to be among the side effects. A study […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Everyone has heard at one time or another, “soda is bad for you” but the question is- why are they bad? If you’re like me, being reprimanded and told that “something is bad” isn’t necessarily going to stop me from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes you just can’t get it right. “Too much sleep or too little sleep can be dangerous to your health” OK Goldilocks- how’s your porridge? The latest research says you need more than six hours of sleep a night, but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Huffington Post addresses foods that don’t seem “all that nutritional” but are actually worth eating: Mushrooms- at 20 calories per cup, mushrooms are a good “meat” replacement because of their flavor (think Lent when you want red meat but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, people who consume dietary supplements are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices compared to people who do not consume supplements. Over two-thirds of U.S. adults take dietary supplements- 69% of adults. When […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Portland, ME (the first Portland), and I currently live in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Going out to dinner can be a such a fun, enjoyable experience- but for anyone trying to stick to a “diet”, eating out can be torture. The BEST piece of advice I can give you is PLAN PLAN PLAN! This goes for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nutrition Tip: An Easier Way To Shop For Healthier Food (Lake News Online) We’ve gone over “reading nutrition labels” already on this website. It’s confusing and I’ve tried to make it more simple. But if you don’t know what you’re […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Home Is The Frontline Battle Against Childhood Obesity (Fox News) Some serious health conditions that, in the past, have been “adult conditions” are now being seen in children. Some of those being- type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cancer. It’s being […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Aerobic and anaerobic- what’s the difference? Aerobic exercise requires the body to utilize oxygen to create energy. With anaerobic exercise, the body creates energy without extra oxygen- your body relys on its natural chemicals to create the energy. Benefits of aerobic activity […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For Children: -60+ minutes of physical activity a day. make sure that includes various cardio (running, walking, riding a bike) and muscle building activities (gymnastics, push-ups, sit-ups) For Adults: -20 to 60 minutes of aerobic activity (walking, running, hiking, swimming) 3-5 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
