Alcohol has long been portrayed as the ultimate way to socialize and have a good time. Drinking alcohol – a beer after work, a glass of wine with dinner – is not only socially acceptable, it practically feels like a requirement. “I always feel pressure to drink, especially now that I’m single again and dating,” […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one affected by dementia. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one affected by dementia. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait […]
More than 1,080 people have come down with a serious lung injury related to vaping, as government researchers continue to investigate the cause of the outbreak. That’s an increase of 275 reported cases since last week. “We are concerned — with hundreds of new cases reported each week — that we’re looking at a very […]
What makes a food “healthy?” Dessert by its very nature – a sweet treat typically reserved for after a main meal – is usually not considered a “healthy” food. Most desserts are chock full of sugar and fat, and eating too much of these things isn’t good for your waistline or your health. Shelley Wood, […]
Way back before refrigeration and long-distance transportation, humans ate only locally grown and produced foods, and the selection of items available fluctuated with the season. Asparagus in the spring. Berries in the summer. Apples in the fall. Although now virtually every food is available year-round, some people are returning to eating seasonally as a means […]
What kids drink from day one can have a huge impact on their overall health and development, and leading medical and nutrition organizations have issued new guidance on what, what not and at what age children should sip on various liquids. Kids should drink breast milk, infant formula, water and milk in early childhood – […]
Extra virgin olive oil is a staple in a Mediterranean diet, linked with improved body compositions, heart health, cognitive function and longevity. But in recent years, alarms have repeatedly sounded over fears over the oil’s “smoke point,” and how heating olive oil to this temperature could release harmful compounds. Cautious consumers worried that heating olive […]
Cancer-causing contaminants may be in your drinking water, according to a new study published in the journal Heliyon. Scientists at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed pollutants in tap water from 2010 to 2017. They found 22 carcinogenic contaminants — including arsenic, disinfection byproducts, and radioactive contaminants, such as uranium and radium — in drinking water nationwide, […]
Here’s some good news as we head into cold and flu season: Scientists may have found the cure for the common cold. “Our grandmas have always been asking us, ‘If you’re so smart, why haven’t you come up with a cure for the common cold?” one of the study’s co-authors, Jan Carette, PhD, associate professor of microbiology and […]