Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in the United States, and for simple reasons: there’s huge demand for skilled care, but there aren’t enough workers and the pay doesn’t match the labor involved. That means that some of the most vulnerable people in our community are receiving substandard and […]
By Joe Martino The Facts: Many people believe that there are spiritual/metaphysical aspects to themselves, that there exists a deeper part of ourselves that we all have the ability to connect to. Reflect On: How often do you take the time to connect with the deeper aspects of yourself? How […]
A common bacteria that boosts digestive health can slow – and even reverse – build-up of a protein associated with Parkinson’s, new research suggests. Building on previous research linking brain function to gut bacteria, this study in a Parkinson’s model of roundworms, identified a probiotic – or so-called good bacteria […]
By Tess Pennington For years, we have written extensively on the immune-boosting properties of apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon, cinnamon, and ginger. But what happens when you combine all five of these natural health-boosting ingredients into one drink? A natural, synergistic energy drink that will boost your health. While most […]
By Liza Selley, University of Cambridge The harmful impact of air pollution caused by diesel exhaust fumes on our health is well known. It’s responsible for causing everything from respiratory problems to dementia and even certain types of cancers. But what most people don’t realise is that exhaust fumes aren’t […]
For the many men diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, losing weight can help increase testosterone levels. But certain diets – specifically a low-fat diet – may be associated with a small but significant reduction in testosterone, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association […]
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 “Habitual tea consumption is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease and […]
By Richard Enos The Facts: There are many reasons that most of us feel more relaxed, happy, even creative after spending some time near the ocean. Reflect On: What can we learn about ourselves and what we need in our lives by examining the impact that being near the ocean, […]
The new year means it’s time to set resolutions for 2020 and new research from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests running a marathon for the first time could have several health benefits. The study found that for first-time marathon runners, training and completion of the marathon […]
Mindfulness has been shown to reduce negative emotions in both healthy individuals as well as patients with psychological problems. Studies have also shown that mindfulness is effective for treating clinical emotional problems like anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related disorders. The biological mechanisms that underlie these positive effects on emotional […]