A new study has found that following a diet that consists of processed foods can quickly result in weight gain. The study by a team of researchers at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases in Bethesda, MD, was the first of its kind conducted on humans – and with astonishing results.…
We love our dogs. In 2017, there were nearly 90 million dogs living in American households, meaning that nearly half of all households had one. Why do we let these furry four-legged friends into our lives? For most people, it’s companionship as well as an excellent burglar alarm. But there are other advantages to having…
While you should exercise to take care of your health, what you put into your body can have a great impact on how you feel and your overall general health. And as part of your efforts to stay healthy, you’re also trying to stave off diseases, like heart disease, cancer and other issues that unhealthy…
Reading books benefits both your physical and mental health, and those benefits can last a lifetime. And during a time of stress, reading can also benefit your emotional well-being, stave off depression and help you get a good night’s sleep. When you read, you stimulate your brain and make it active. Also, reading requires constant…
If you drink two or more soft drinks a day, you may want to cut back. A recent study by the World Health Organization found that people who drink two or more soft drinks a day, even if they are diet sodas with no calories, have a higher risk of mortality than individuals that have…
If you are not seeing your dentist every six months for checkups, you should start immediately as doing so can prevent more serious problems in the future. But if you are between visits or haven’t seen your dentist for a while, if any of the following signs arise, you should make an appointment as early…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued new fitness guidelines that recommend adults get two and a half hours of moderate exercise every week, at a minimum. The slogan of the new guidelines is “move more, sit less,” in an attempt to address the two main reasons many of us don’t get…
Back pain is one of the top reasons that people begin to lose mobility in middle age. Besides staying limber and learning techniques to strengthen your core muscles, one of the best ways to be kind to your back is to sleep on a proper mattress. Considering that you will spend roughly a third of…
You felt it coming on during your last hour of work and by the time you were driving home, the headache was pounding like a steam train digging a valley through your skull. While your first instinct might be to reach for a bottle of aspirin or ibuprofen, there are other methods that you can…