For the longest time, many exercise enthusiast and bodybuilders have been using L-Carnitine as a supplement to help in the aid of fat loss. Carnitine is an amino acid composite made from lysine and methionine, which helps transport fat into cells. You can find different forms of Carnitine in different supplements; from protein shakes to pills. Carnitine is … Continue reading Carnitine – New Foe to your Heart?→
By Emily Murray As most of us already know, a diet rich in seafood is typically quite healthy. You may have heard it referred to as the Mediterranean diet, which incorporates fish as well as other nutritional habits common of cultures in southern Italy, Greece, and Spain. There have been many studies that show omega-3 fatty acids, which … Continue reading New Study Finds Eating Fish May Lead to a Longer Life→
By Emily Murray While we have come to dread bacterial and viral infections for a wide variety of reasons, we can now add one more to the list. New research shows that memory may be negatively impacted when the body is infected with certain pathogens, specifically chlamydia and the herpes simplex type 1 virus which … Continue reading New Research Shows Infections May Hurt Memory→
It seems like these days, no matter what you eat, there is always a positive and negative reflection to it. This is most certainly true for sweeteners. For as long as people have been cooking food, there have been artificial and natural sweeteners added to many dishes. From fruits to Splenda, folks have been pouring … Continue reading The Sweet Side Of Health – The Benefits of Natural Sweeteners→
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?→