In 2017, being concerned about your health means being extra wary of what you see in the supermarket. Countless studies and investigations have proven that what is labeled as one thing might really be something else when it comes to anything that is mass produced or served at a popular restaurant. But while certain items […]
Several of the biggest drug companies in the world are currently being sued by a myriad of US states, counties and cities claiming the drug makers fueled the opioid crisis by downplaying the dangers of heavy painkillers during marketing campaigns. Opioids such as OxyContin and Percocet took more than 33,000 American lives in 2015. Many […]
Eating healthy and keeping your weight down shouldn’t be difficult but today, both feats seem more confusing and intimidating than ever before. With so much information about different food choices available, it’s impossible to know what kind of diet actually works best for your individual needs. Items that one source told you were healthy will […]
The benefits of a good night’s sleep are vast to say the least, effecting both long-term health and the ability to power through a work day. If only it wasn’t so difficult to naturally fall asleep early enough to guarantee the recommended amount of rest. A new study appears to shed some light why so […]
There’s a whole slew of trendy diets making waves across the country but by far the most popular is gluten-free. One in five Americans is currently on a gluten-free diet, which involves steering clear of anything made from wheat and rye. Gluten is a type of protein that is prevalent in items such as pasta, […]
The amount of reasons people lose their hair is far from limited: stress, thyroid problems, weight loss, disease. Each person has his or her own reason, which is why hair loss treatments that work for one person might do absolutely nothing for another. You can just imagine how many people have been waiting for a […]
It’s only natural to assume that urban areas are not as healthy as rural areas. Residents of urban areas seem more likely to get sick due to the noticeable difference in air quality as well as the fast-paced, congested atmosphere produced by the most populous American cities. And now a new study appears to have […]
The average American’s diet is loaded with salt, from deli meats to dips to hamburgers to soup. Just about any popular item at a restaurant will eat up a large percentage of your recommended daily salt intake, which is up to 2,300 milligrams, about 1,100 milligrams less than the amount consumed by the average American […]
Most parents don’t seem to be too worried about letting young children play with tablets and smartphones for just about as long as they like. Kids are literally born with screens in front of their faces, using the devices by themselves by the age of three. But a new study, the first of its kind, […]
The popularity of cookbooks might be partially responsible for the US’s notorious lack of knowledge when it comes to food safety. According to Science Daily, a study conducted at North Carolina State University found that most bestselling cookbooks provide inaccurate and harmful advice about reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses. The instructions tend to ignore […]
