By Emily Murray There are many signs that we widely regard as indicators of health. A fit body, a sound mind…but would you ever suspect that the speed at which you walk can predict your longevity? Well if you are a senior, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, … Continue reading Fast Stepping Seniors May Have Greater Life Expectancy →

By Lauren Cooperman Setting personal resolutions is a time honored American tradition.   As we ring in the New Year, we reflect on what went wrong last year, and create positive intentions for the one upon us.  And like the countdown to midnight, undertaking the new goal to better ourselves instills excitement and determination at the … Continue reading Is Your “Healthy Diet” All In Your Head? →

By Emily Murray An announcement in the first few days of 2011 may give us one more reason to look forward to the years ahead. For decades cancer has been one of the largest threats to America’s health. In fact, the latest statistics suggest that cancer deaths in one year are close to 8 million … Continue reading New Cancer Detecting Test May be Available in Next Few Years →

By Emily Murray This year has had more scientific and health breakthroughs than could possibly be summed up in merely one blog post – some have been good and others have proved to be slightly more discouraging. One thing that particularly stands out in my head is that I can’t remember ever having so many … Continue reading 2010: A Year Full of Salmonella Scares and Food Recalls →

By Lauren Cooperman There is a new reason to quit smoking.  A research study conducted by Texas A & M University suggests that cancer patients who smoke suffer from greater pain than those who are non-smokers, or those who are former smokers. Lead researcher Joseph W. Ditre, PhD, stated that it was important to gather … Continue reading Smoking Causes Greater Pain in Cancer Patients →

By Emily Murray As we head into a month marked by resolutions, many of us have perhaps vowed to give up excess sugar and sweets. On the heels of the release of new information regarding the fabulous future plans for chocolate…this may not be so easy. According to a recent article from TIME, an international … Continue reading Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: The Best is Yet to Come! →

By Emily Murray Every December, I am one of the millions who dutifully scribble down 10 plus ways I will better myself heading into the New Year. As the old year fades into the new, I check how I have measured up when it comes to my previous promises for self improvement. While perhaps I … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions: Are you setting yourself up for success or failure? →

By Emily Murray With Christmas just 2 days away, the hustle and bustle of the season may be starting to take it’s toll on you right as the main event is near. You have been baking, shopping, shipping, decorating and entertaining for nearly a month and chances are you may be forgetting to take care … Continue reading Combating Holiday Stress →

By Lauren Cooperman The kids on the Jersey Shore have three things that they need to do daily; gym, tan, laundry, otherwise known as GTL.  Going to the tanning beds (despite living on a beach) has become a pivotal to-do for the “stars” of the show, and their tanning antics are broadcast for all to … Continue reading Tanning Bed Use Still Popular in America →

By Lauren Cooperman During the winter months it feels almost inevitable that at some point you will have a cold.  With the myriad of medications, herbs, and home remedies available to take to fight the beast it can be confusing figuring out what really does work.  A new study released by the American College of … Continue reading Echinacea Does Not Really Impact the Effects of a Cold →