By now, most of us know the following facts about skin cancer: melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer; it’s typically caused by overexposure to the sun or a tanning booth’s UV rays; and it typically starts out in a physical aspect by looking like an irregularly-shaped mole. But what about the things […]
Category: Female Health
February 27, 2014
New Study Says Average Obese Woman Gets 1 Hour of Exercise PER YEAR
A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reported that obese women only get 1 hour of vigorous exercise per year – and obese men engage in vigorous exercise less than 4 hours a year. The report startled researchers whose main focus was to find better ways to measure how much exercise people get. “They’re […]
December 19, 2013
Does Your Daily Multivitamin Help You Stay Healthy? Experts Say NO!
Are you one of the millions of Americans that spend thousands of dollars each year on vitamins and supplements to keep you healthy? If so, you won’t want to miss this… Not one… not two… but three new studies published in the December 16th issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, found that multivitamin […]
October 15, 2013
Best Source Of Omega 3. Fish Oil or Krill Oil?
The search for a real life Fountain of Youth continues in modern day, and anti-aging supplements are proving to be a great way to fight off the effects of aging. Fans of staying young and healthy and health enthusiasts alike all seem to swear by one particular supplement: fish oil. Many of you might […]
July 17, 2013
BPA Toxins in Plastic Bottles May Be Disrupting Your Hormones and Even Worse!
BPA, or Bisphenol A, is a toxic chemical used in plastic bottles, containers such as soup and vegetable/fruit cans, and other types of packaging. It was formerly allowed in baby bottles and children’s “sippy cups,” until the FDA banned that use last year. But it’s also found in unexpected places as well; namely paper receipts […]
May 15, 2013
Extreme Caution. 3 Potentially Toxic Natural Supplements
For people wanting to avoid dangerous pharmaceuticals, a vast selection of natural therapies and herbal supplements are available for just about every condition. But just because they are ‘natural’ doesn’t imply that you can take them like they’re Flintstones vitamins. Many times these supplements are just as potent (if not more) than mainstream drugs. You […]
February 26, 2013
20 Most Dangerous Foods
20 Most Dangerous Foods… If you recall, a few weeks ago we did an article on a “drug” that the U.S. allows in meats like beef, pork, and poultry, but which 160 other countries currently bans (including Russia). Which begs the question: What other types of foods are allowed to be “tainted” by things such […]
February 19, 2013
Best Time to Exercise
What Time of Day is Best to Exercise? About a month ago we showcased an article on what type of exercise is most beneficial for fat loss: weight training, cardio, or a combination of both. The answer, after significant research, was cardio. And because scientists are never quite satisfied with reaching one conclusion, there was […]
January 2, 2013
Best Exercise Options
Cardio vs. Weight Training, Fat Loss Supplements, and More With New Year’s Day past, and dreaded New Year’s resolutions haunting some of us, I hope you consider following through with some of your goals pertaining to your health. If you’re like most people, you’ll vow to eat better, exercise more, drink less and lose those […]
November 6, 2012
Feed Your Brain!
Feed Your Brain Do you remember that PSA (Public Service Announcement), where an egg is being fried in a pan and the message is, “This is your brain on drugs”? Pretty vivid picture of what drugs – the bad ones – can do to your brain. Unfortunately, it can be more than just drugs that […]
