The Dangers of Aspartame
Diet pop is supposed to be good for you - a sugarless alternative to regular carbonated beverages – unfortunately this is not so....
May 10, 2010
Online Pharmacy Blog
The Essentials of Metabolism
Metabolism is the amount of calories your body burns to maintain itself. ...
May 5, 2010
The Dangers in Your House
Purchasing a house is often a very significant moment in almost everyone’s lives. A house provides a person with shelter and a feeling of comfort and stability. However, lurking in your house are certain health hazards, and many of these are right out in the...
May 1, 2010
How to Get Better Grades in School: Nap for Success
If you're looking for that extra boost for writing your final exam, try taking a nap. According to a Harvard Medical School study, those that nap and dream about a specific task actually perform that task better when they wake up, compared to those that...
April 26, 2010
The Pillbox – "Rapid Identification, Reliable Information"
The Pillbox, a pill identification search engine, created by the US National Institutes of Health has the ability to help you identify a pill based on the pill's physical characteristics. This allows you to visually identify the pill which is not only effective but very...
April 20, 2010
Top 10 Risk Factors of Heart Disease
Age and Gender Males over the age of 40 and females over the age of 50 are at an increased risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Family History If someone in your family, for example your father, had a heart attack at an early age you are at a...
April 19, 2010
Sunscreen- True or False?
Hot, summer days are fast approaching. It's important to be putting sunscreen on in order to protect yourself. But what's even more important is buying the right type of sunscreen. A mistake made by many people. 1) A sunscreen with SPF 60 provides two times...
April 16, 2010
Important Foods for Women
Fish - Most (wild) fish is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 has health benefits like anti-aging properties, skin improving properties, and cancer-preventing properties. Wild fish is also full of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a major immune system booster, and it allows for calcium...
April 15, 2010
The Impact 30 Minutes can have on your Entire Life
"I don't feel like it," "I'm too tired," or "I'm not in the mood right now," are common excuses we all use to avoid getting up from the television couch. People suffering from depression require even more will power to go out and exercise. However,...
April 12, 2010
Coffee, Good or Bad?
Coffee is what tons of people rely on for a morning wake up zing. Coffee can be used to reduce hangovers, keep people awake, and for other things, but is it really good for you? Benefits of Coffee Coffee can prevent Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and liver Cirrhosis. Coffee...
April 7, 2010
Maple Syrup Found to Slow the Growth of Cancerous Cells
Maple syrup, that sweet liquid that is so often associated with Canada, may be extremely beneficial to our health. According to a new study that was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, maple syrup may significantly slow the growth rate of cancer cells, depending...
April 6, 2010
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5 Health Benefits of Laughter
Good for the Heart - Researchers have discovered that blood flow is significantly affected by laughter. 20 healthy subjects were shown a stress-inducing movie, and then a funny laughter-inducing movie. The results? The stressful movie slowed blood flow by 35% and the comedy increased blood...
April 5, 2010