Articles

The sun has got his hat on, our moods feel lighter and we are gripped by a desire to soak up some solar rays. But no, we keep being told: the threat of skin cancer makes this potentially lethal. Now, however, scientists are discovering a positive side to sunbathing. Getting a good dose of sunshine is statistically…
Read More...

A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary widely depending on the type you’re following. Some fasts allow water only, while others allow…
Read More...

  Living in the countryside, where trees and open spaces can be easily accessed, may help reduce the risk of certain diseases and premature death than being city-bound, according to a recent review. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) analyzed data from more than 200 academic…
Read More...

  According to healthyfoodhouse.com, every time you inhale cigarette smoke you are burning the tiny hairs covering the lungs. With each cigarette, the hairs are closer to dying off, which significantly increases the risk of cough and shortness of breath. This, combined with the amount of mucus and…
Read More...

 Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to Alicia McDonough, PhD, professor of cell and neurobiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).…
Read More...

Modern way of living comes with a high toll – stress. Although we often underestimate it, stress is the underlying cause of a number of serious health issues. Now, you may also think that you can keep stress under control, but in reality, this is not as easy as it seems. And being overstressed, especially for a…
Read More...

We are constantly on the move, walking, running, working and playing. Hectic schedules produce a tremendous amount of stress, both on our bodies and our minds. As a result we are continually searching for ways to reduce the tension in our lives.One ancient healing practice has been relieving stress for people around the world for…
Read More...

  Aside from the vital role bees perform in plant pollination, they also provide humans with several health-boosting substances – honey itself has numerous therapeutic properties; bee pollen and bee propolis also offer amazing health benefits. Bee propolis – also known as “bee…
Read More...

    Like spicy food? If so, you might live longer, say researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, who found that consumption of hot red chili peppers is associated with a 13 percent reduction in total mortality – primarily in deaths due to heart disease or stroke…
Read More...

  The benefits of vitamin D have been connected with an ability to help prevent cancer for years now. Now, new research is substantiating that high vitamin D levels greatly improve breast cancer survival rate. Note: Vitamin D blood levels of at least 40 ng/mL or higher have been linked to cancer prevention and lower mortality…
Read More...