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Are grass-fed and organic foods really worth it?
It’s time to answer the question that everybody wants to know: are grass-fed and organic foods really worth it? According to an analysis from Consumer Reports, some organic foods can cost up to 47 percent more than conventional foods. This is a huge difference for many families who are on […]
World food supply in crisis with decline of pollinators
World food supply in crisis with decline of pollinators Bee colonies are collapsing, which could spell serious trouble for the food we eat. Bees cross-pollinate much of the common produce that humans eat, including apples, avocados, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, almonds, and so much more. Without bees, none of these foods […]
Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk
Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol and other pain relieving drugs. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers (>100,000/year) and accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, […]
What age will you have the best sex of your life?
What age will you have the best sex of your life? Don’t overlook the benefits of sex. Not only is it fun, pleasurable and extremely intimate, but it is great for your health too. Recent research on sex from media platform Happify answered an interesting question: What age will you […]
Be on the move and live longer
Get up and be on the move and live longer, says a new University of Pennsylvania study. The Penn researchers examined data from about 3,000 people from ages 50-79 who were participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
CDC reports 9 new cases of Zika virus in pregnant women
CDC reports 9 new cases of Zika virus in pregnant women The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern. As recently reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Health officials from the CDC have confirmed that there […]
Danger: E-cigarette explodes in man’s pocket
Danger: E-cigarette explodes in man’s pocket Electronic cigarettes, more commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, have been the subject of much controversy lately. While some manufacturers claim that they are safer than cigarettes, others claim that they are even more harmful and can harm the immune system even more than […]