Category:Healthy Living

In a study led by Dr. Rafael Harpaz of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found that 3% of adults in the U.S. population had a weakened immune system. Surprisingly, the highest prevalence was among women, people in their 50s and Caucasians. While we’ve always known that our gastrointestinal tract (GI) keeps us…

Did you know there are 340,000 certified personal trainers in the United States? Finding a personal trainer that fits your unique needs can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never been in the market for a personal trainer. Yet, hiring a personal trainer can be more beneficial than buying a gym membership. That’s why today,…

Do you have a tough time falling asleep on most nights? The National Sleep Foundation says that people should try reading, meditating, and even getting up for 20 minutes or so before returning to bed in order to improve their chances of drifting off to sleep. There’s also one other thing you might want to try when you’re feeling frustrated over your…

For an average person’s diet, they should have about 10 to 35% of their calories come from protein. Protein is important for your regular diet, but it’s even more important if you exercise frequently. Your workout regimen is on point, but your diet could use some work. Start bulking up with these powerful, protein-packed muscle…

The food industry is facing a new scandal or allegation with each passing day. With the rising number of people suffering from diseases like cancer, you might have mixed reactions towards what you eat. The findings of heavy metal range from baby food, to apple juice, fish, and even the water supply, (just to name…

Sometimes it feels like we can’t do anything enjoyable without some kind of negative side effect. That’s definitely true when it comes to certain eco-minded behaviors. But it’s also true when doing something as simple as having a cup of coffee, and realizing that we’re slowly staining our teeth. Cosmetic teeth whitening is a billion…

While most mattresses can last you for up to 10 years, it’s advisable that you rotate and clean them as well as replace them even more often than that. With the latest in mattress technology, there’s never been a better time than now to replace your mattress. The types of mattresses available offer the opportunity…

Long before modern-day medicine, synthetic drugs and advanced technology, people used plants to meet their health care needs. Believe it or not, the World Health Organization estimates that nearly 80% of the world’s population still uses plants and other traditional remedies as their primary form of medication. From cannabis to sage, medicinal herbs and plants…