Category: health

Inadequate Government Water Safety Standards Are Allowing Toxins in Public Water

Commentary We take it for granted. We turn on the kitchen or bathroom faucets in our homes and offices with every expectation that the water we receive is uncontaminated and not dangerous to our health. Unfortunately, pure water has become extinct. In this day and age, we cannot assume that water is pollutant-free—regardless of the…


Seniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier

Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests. The researchers found that U.S. adults aged 65 and older who typically got up early — before 7 a.m. — then stayed active throughout the day performed better on tests of memory and thinking…


Is This Ubiquitous Toxic Metal Lowering Men’s Sperm Counts?

Does aluminum, a toxic metal that has become so common it can found in things we eat and use everyday, have an impact on sperm count? Does it contribute to low sperm production among other ailments?  Falling sperm counts and rising infertility are phenomena that have been observed for decades in the developed world. Today,…


All the Health Benefits of Lentils You Should Know

If you’re looking to eat healthier, lentils should be one of the top foods in your meal plan — and, fortunately, learning how to cook lentils isn’t too complicated. Packed with vitamins, protein and a whole lot of fiber, lentils have nutritional benefits (similar to the health benefits of beans) to cover all of your…


How Do Hormones Affect My Teen’s Brain?

You’ve heard of the terrible twos. Then there’s the tumultuous teens. That’s when the surge of hormones affect the teenage brain, impacting their behavior, mood, and decision-making skills. It is a time of great emotional growth, a time to practice patience, and most of all, a normal part of the life cycle that will eventually pass….


Is This the Biggest Threat to Our Survival?

While some say ‘climate change’ is the No. 1 threat to humanity, this threat is capable of putting your life in immediate lethal peril. And it’s not just a third world issue – signs are popping up all over the US that we’re in trouble. Be prepared to face the unthinkable with these timely tips….


The Pressing Problems of Water Scarcity and Water Pollution

While some say ‘climate change’ is the No. 1 threat to humanity, this threat is capable of putting your life in immediate lethal peril. And it’s not just a third world issue – signs are popping up all over the US that we’re in trouble. Be prepared to face the unthinkable with these timely tips….


Digestive Diseases—Gallstones

What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in your gallbladder. Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. The gallbladder can make one large gallstone, hundreds of tiny stones, or both small and large stones. When gallstones block the bile ducts of your biliary tract,…


Study Reignites Debate on the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Depression

Based on a systematic review of 17 medical studies, a recently published paper has raised questions and sparked debate about the chemical imbalance theory of depression. Although the study did not perform additional research, after synthesizing and evaluating evidence in the principal relevant areas, the authors conclude the longstanding theory is unproven. Serotonin is a…


Foods to Fight Constipation

If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of the leading gastrointestinal complaints in America — about 63 million people in the United States experience the condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chances are most of us have experienced constipation, a…