Though we may like to suspend belief, headlines continue to shed light on some of the serious health dangers of fast food. Some of the recurring problems at franchises such as McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Burger King were rodent …
The Power Of A Nap
Need to recharge? Don’t depend on a cup of coffee — a power nap will boost your memory, cognitive skills, creativity, and energy level. A short snooze is an economical (and easy) way to boost mental and physical health. To …
Tooth Enamel: 7 Everyday Ways You’re Damaging It
The outer surface of your teeth, called enamel, is designed to last a lifetime. In fact, did you know it is the hardest substance in your body? Some wear and tear of tooth enamel is inevitable. But there are some …
Health Benefits of Joining a Gym!
It is well documented by numerous medical studies over the years which show that our body’s require regular physical exercise to ensure our health. In addition to a healthy diet rich in certain foods, exercise enables us to maintain physical …
Black Thought Goes GrassROOTS For Healthy Girls
The Roots’ lead man takes initiative in the health of young girls and women. Hip-Hop is often mired in negativity and often shows no signs of goodwill when it comes to the Black community. Or so we think. The Roots …
Why Your Cough Isn’t Going Away
It’s been over a week, but you’re still coughing. Why? Your Cold/Flu Has Irritated Your Airways Unfortunately, the effects of viruses or bacteria can last long after the actual infection is gone. A chronic cough can be the most predicable …
Eat Healthy…Without Going Broke
By Violet Smith Eating healthy, delicious meals is more expensive than eating junk (or eating the same boring thing every single day), right? Not necessarily! Did you know that, with a little organization and creativity, you can save money and …
Diet Soda is doing these 7 awful things to your body
By Mandy Oaklander Pop quiz! What’s the single biggest source of calories for Americans? White bread? Big Macs? Actually, try soda. The average American drinks about two cans of the stuff every day. “But I drink diet soda,” you say. …
Science! Grapefruit Juice Can Lower Your Doctor Bills
We all know that eating lots of fruits and veggies is healthy for our bodies. But can it also be healthy for our wallets? When grapefruit juice interacts with certain drugs, it has been found to increase the potency of …
Does Music Really Improve Your Workout?
Adding music to any routine can not only keep you motivated, it can lift your spirits and help keep you focused on the activity at hand. But can it really improve your workout? Fast music, especially, provides us more information to …
Beauty Problems That Signal Major Health Concerns
Almost everyone has had a beauty problem that they wished they could get rid of. Some of them are so common that there are a wide range of products available to address them, and your first inclination may be to …
9 Cancer Clues Men Ignore
Annual checkups and tests such as colonoscopies and PSA assays are important, but it’s not a good idea to rely on tests alone to protect you from cancer. It’s just as important to listen to your body and notice anything …
4 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
There really is such thing as home field advantage:Athletes who travel five or more time zones for competitions are two to three times more likely to wind up sick than when they’re playing at home, says a new study in …
6 “Diet-Friendly” Foods that Backfire
In the quest for weight loss, cutting corners (and calories) by choosing fat free or ultra low-caloriefoods seems like a no-brainer-chewing gum to quell hunger or spraying rather than tossing your salad with dressing, for example. But in some cases, certain …
How to Not Sit at a Computer All Day
Recent research shows the effects of sitting all day can be deadlier than smoking, and we already know how sitting all day is bad for our back and joints. But what if you have an office job, and spend eight hours …
30 Minutes Of Exercise Is Enough For Weight Loss
Less may be more when it comes to exercising to lose weight. A new study finds that a half-hour workout works just as well as an hour of exercise to help overweight men shed pounds. Researchers at the University of …
Why You Should Drink Warm Water & Lemon
By Ashley Pitman The way you start each day is incredibly important. Whether you’re a mom, a coach, a writer, a small business owner or a yoga teacher, what you do first thing in the morning matters. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, …
New York Bans All Large Sugary Soft Drinks
On Thursday (9/13) the New York City Health Department became the first in the nation to ban the sale of sugared beverages larger than 16 oz. at restaurants, mobile food carts, sports arenas and movie theaters. America has a weight …
Is It Better To Drink Or Chew Your Calories?
Hypothetical: Let’s say one day you’re on the go (sort of like right now?), and you need a little something to hold you over before your late-dinner plans. With no salad joint in sight, you duck into a fresh juice …
Eat Right for your Type (Blood Type, I mean)
The blood type diet is currently a favorite diet among celebrities (the likes of Cheryl Cole, Sir Cliff Richard, Courtney Cox and Demi Moore) as it does not only result to weight loss but also promotes a longer life span, …
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