The holiday season is upon us, and while we’re all eating, drinking, and making merry, we shouldn’t forget that all of the seasonal over indulgences take a toll on our bodies. Did you know that the foods you eat and drink can have an important impact on both your bladder and overall health? In fact, […]
A new national report from The Common Good reveals a stark reality: U.S. happiness is falling at one of the fastest rates in the developed world. As CBS News reports, the latest edition of America’s Report Card © gives the United States a grade of D+ in Happiness. The U.S. is no longer keeping pace with its traditional peers — and […]
At least four families have sued infant formula maker ByHeart saying their babies contracted botulism from contaminated formula, as the company faces ongoing scrutiny from federal investigators and a separate class action lawsuit filed last week. As NBC News reports, in the lawsuits, affected families described harrowing days or weeks in the hospital with their babies, who […]
November 22 is National Cashew Day, but this little nut packs as much of a punch in health benefits as it does in taste! Here are just a few of the reasons why you should add them to your diet: Heart Health. Cashews are known to be a good source of healthy dietary fats, which […]
November 21st is National Cranberry Day, hot on its heels is National Cranberry Relish Day on the 22nd, and then you can top it all off with National Eat a Cranberry Day on November 23rd! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to have cranberries on your mind… and on […]
A provision in the government funding bill that ended a record 43-day shutdown aims to clarify the definition of hemp and close a loophole that allowed the hemp-derived product industry to flourish with barely any regulation. As The Hill reports, the now $28 Billion Hemp industry is gearing up for a significant lobbying fight, claiming the language could ban nearly […]
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reversing a 2003 decision that put a stringent warning on hormone therapy products for menopausal women, saying that the treatments offer heart, brain, and bone health benefits. As STAT reports, on November 10, Commissioner Marty Makary wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the FDA is removing black box warning labels […]
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and November 20 is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. World Pancreatic Cancer Day is a time for communities around the globe to come together to renew their dedication and help raise awareness for this deadly disease. It is a global day of action that provides a unique opportunity to make […]
What does your morning beverage say about your health? More than you might think. Research suggests that people who drink coffee and tea have a 32 percent lower risk of having a stroke, a 26 percent lower risk of having dementia, and a 27 percent lower risk of post-stroke dementia. The study analyzed data from […]