By Emily Murray We’ve known for some time now that Aspirin has more uses than just relieving pain. In fact, for those at risk of having a heart attack, regular use can be lifesaving. The newest suggested use, however, you may not have seen coming. It appears that in postmenopausal women, taking aspirin 2 or … Continue reading Aspirin Use in Women May Ward Off Melanoma→
By Emily Murray Lacking motivation when it comes to meeting your weight loss goals? You’re not alone. As the months pass since those well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions were made, many people get stuck in a rut when trying to move forward to a healthier life. So what’s the answer? According to a recent study, money … Continue reading Money Can be Great Motivator for Weight Loss, Study Finds→
By Emily Murray “Honey, not tonight I have a headache.” Yes, this timeless punchline has been the joke in too many story lines to count, but if you are suffering from a headache, forgoing sex may not be the way to go. According to new research, sex is just as effective in lessening migraine pain as … Continue reading Sex is as Effective as Medicine for Reducing Migraine Pain→
By Emily Murray Whether you have an in depth understanding of nutrition or a very basic one, you’ve likely heard that calcium and vitamin D are imperative for bone health. Why then are we now learning that supplements containing these two supposed bone-boosters may provide very little benefit for the majority of the population? It comes down … Continue reading Supplements Containing Vitamin D and Calcium May Not Reduce Fracture Risk→
By now we have all heard about the New York Soda Ban law that could go into effect around May 12th. The law will prohibit restaurants, theaters, fast-food and office cafeterias from offering sugary drinks like soda any larger that 16 ounces. So this means no more pitchers of sodas at the bowling ally or … Continue reading New York Soda Ban – Steps Towards Health or Infringement?→
You wouldn’t think to use the worlds cancer and alcohol in the same sentence, but it seems like just about anything these days can be a cause of cancer risks. From the foods we eat, environment we live in, and the obvious things like smoking that contribute to higher risks. It seems like one area … Continue reading Cancer and Alcohol: Studies Show there Could Be a Connection→
It is that wonderful time of the year, Valentine’s Day! The day where we celebrate the love we have for a significant other, showing our own ways to express it, whether it is through flowers, chocolates, romantic dinner, and well, you know. Love is a true expression of the passion we have for another person, … Continue reading Die of a Broken Heart? Unlikely But Not Impossible→
Oh it’s that time of the year when we get especially cuddly with our loved one, break out the flowers, chocolates and candies, all put in the shape of hearts, to remind us all that this year you are loved. We all wish nothing but love and health during Valentine’s day, and with well wishing … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Hearts: Make them Healthy and Long Lasting for Women.→
By Chris Haro I was out with my niece the other day and we needed to eat. I asked her what she was hungry for and she gave me the standard answer, ‘SALAD!” Ok, it wasn’t salad.. it was McDonalds. So, we head into the land of a happy clown, golden arches and a purple … Continue reading Healthier Options at Restaurants Increases Sales→