It’s well known that oranges are a great source of vitamin C and bananas have plenty of potassium. But did you know that eating blueberries can help reduce the risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and promote digestive health? Blueberries contain the highest level of antioxidants of all the fresh […]
It’s in breakfast cereals, gardens and garages, and it could be deadly. Glyphosate, a chemical that kills weeds, is the most widely used herbicide in the country. It is in over 750 products sold in the U.S., according to Oregon State University’s National Pesticide Information Center. While the chemical has been around for decades, people […]
Every parent wants to pack healthy snacks that will fuel their child’s brain and provide the nutrients they need to grow and flourish. But lack of time and creativity can sometimes thwart our best intentions, and we can find ourselves just throwing various “kid-friendly” options into those brightly colored lunchboxes. After all, we have to […]
The first person has died after being hospitalized from what appears to be an unknown lung illness linked to vaping. 193 people have been struck with similar symptoms between June 28th and today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pain has been especially acute in Illinois, where the […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
It’s hard to imagine, but not all vegetables are created equal. “Vegetables are often divided into two categories: starchy and nonstarchy,” Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently said in an interview with POPSUGAR. “Starchy vegetables have higher amounts of carbs,” compared to nonstarchy vegetables like cauliflower and asparagus. So, […]
According to a 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to more than double by 2050. However, scientists are constantly working on discovering ways to lower Alzheimer’s risk before this projection becomes a reality—and recently, researchers unveiled findings that may put us one step […]
Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels, creator of the My Fitness app, knows a thing or two about losing weight and toning physiques. But before she’ll tell you her secrets to ripped abs or toned arms, she’ll make sure you know one thing: If your main goal is to lose weight, even in a specific area of […]