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Magnesium always seems to pop up on the list of supplements nutritionists recommend, and for good reason: Around 60 percent of all Americans are not getting their recommended daily intake, and that can cause some pretty major problems. But what is magnesium, and why does it matter so much? As you may...
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) Smog might raise a womans risk of miscarriage early in her pregnancy, a new study suggests. Chronic exposure seemed to increase that risk by more than 10 percent, according to researchers who tracked hundreds of pregnancies among couples in Michigan...
(CNN)Theres no magic pill that will cure you of your cravings. But there is something that may help the effort, and its all-natural. Research has shown that simply spicing up your diet may help you consume less salt and possibly less sugar, while potentially improving your health even beyond...
Older women who take at least one brisk walk a week could potentially reduce their risk of early death by 70%, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The study also found that light activities such as housework or window shopping did not...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression, often known as ‘Winter Depression’, that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. The symptoms often begin in autumn and last throughout the darker months, but they are more apparent and tend to be more severe during the winter. Some sufferers may...
When in the store, it can be so difficult to figure out what all of the food labels really mean. They can even be used as a marketing ploy and are often not healthy at all. This infographic from HappyCleans takes you through many of the typical labels you see at the store so you can be more aware when...
Do you know how to swim? Swimming is a fun and good activity for our health. It is a healthy acitivy that you can continue for a lifetime even you in old age. Swimming is a low impact activity that has many physical and mental health benefits. Lets look at the Picture below on the benefits of...
More than 100,000 children have been rejected for mental health treatment by NHS Trusts after being referred in the last two years. Figures released by NHS Trusts following a Freedom of Information request by the NSPCC showed that 17% of all referrals to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services...
Most people have experienced it at least once before. For whatever reason—a holiday, special occasion or maybe just due to stress—they overindulge their appetite and overeat. The expression “you are what you eat” is a cliché because it is true. The worse food you put in your body, especially in...
When people dont get enough sleep, certain brain cells literally slow down. A study that recorded directly from neurons in the brains of 12 people found that sleep deprivation causes the bursts of electrical activity that brain cells use to communicate to become slower and weaker, a team reports...
Welcome to your 30s: the point in your life when you finally feel like a full-fledged adult. With age comes wisdom, and nothing is wiser than focusing on your health. But because many women spend this decade juggling careers, pregnancies, children, and marriages, its not uncommon for their personal...
According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, not only is sitting for long periods of time uncomfortable, but it can take years off your life. Researchers have found that those who live sedentary lifestyles are more likely to develop certain cancers as well as heart...
Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report says. It also claims poor mental health costs the UK economy up to £99bn each year. Prime Minister Theresa May, who commissioned the report, said it showed we need to take action. She is...
Fish packs a nutritional punch that can help your mind, your body, and even your skin. Here are 20 reasons to load up on this superfood from the sea. Fish is one of the most beneficial protein sources for your diet. It’s filled with essential nutrients, like omega-3 fatty acids, and is a great source of...
Life can get busy at times and when it does stress can mount up. Finding ways to cope with stress isn’t always easy and sometimes the methods that you have tried that have worked before simply are not as effective as they once were. When this happens you need to look to new ways to let go of the worrying...
Ladies, let’s talk about Aunt Flo. Guys, while this is usually your cue to peace out, I suggest you take some notes to help you win some brownie points with the (hormonal) women in your life. While I’m not a fifth-grade health teacher, and this is definitely not “the talk,” I am a dietitian—and a...
More than a dozen wildfires in California wine country have destroyed at least 1,500 homes and killed at least 13 people in the last few days, and the numbers are expected to rise as more information is reported. The city of Santa Rosa and surrounding Sonoma County are among the hardest hit areas, with...
Our modern urban lifestyle is rather different from the traditional lifestyle that people led decades ago. Constantly being on the move with busy work schedules and various family or social demands, we may sometimes find it difficult to keep going throughout the day because of the lack of energy. Lifestyle...
Stress is something most of us deal with to some degree in our everyday lives; whether it’s a result of pressure at work or problems at home. This can have serious negative effects on our overall physical and mental health, and it shouldn’t be just ‘one of those things’ you have to put up with.
With one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, this disease is the most common cancer in American women. In fact, the National Breast Cancer Foundation predicts that more than 246,600 women and 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. And this disease will ultimately...
