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→
By Emily Murray We are long past the days of claiming ignorance when it comes to activity and how it improves our health, but here’s one you might not have heard yet – couch potatoes have lower sperm counts than their active peers. This week, a study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed … Continue reading Lower Sperm Count Connected to Inactivity and TV Watching→
By Emily Murray According to a new study, there may be even more merit to the age old advice, “eat your veggies.” For some, the idea of giving up meat and fish may seem unfathomable. For others, the decision to go vegetarian may spring from moral or health motives. New research shows that forgoing meat, no matter … Continue reading Study Reveals Vegetarians Less Likely to Suffer Heart Condition→
We have heard it many times… timing is everything, and from what many have seen, the same thing goes for losing weight. Many studies recently have shown that it is not only important what you eat on a daily basis, but when you eat. Reuters Health showed a study where folks who ate an earlier … Continue reading Weight Loss: Timing is Everything→