Good Health

There are many foods that might trigger thoughts of incredible stomach upset, sickness or worse. Undercooked and expired food may give you a bit of a gag to think about, and these are the sorts of foods that are household names that you should be careful consuming. Chicken that isn’t cooked properly for one. We ...click here to read more

While it isn’t known for being one of the most low-calorie drinks on any menu, there has been a great deal of time and research that has gone into deciphering exactly how good, or how bad beer really is for your good health. And you could easily find proponents of both lines of thinking. While ...click here to read more

Most of us have routines that we repeat regularly; some consciously and some subconsciously. The problem is that some of these habits are not really good for us and breaking them can be a challenge. Bad habits are usually those that jeopardize our good health, put our relationships at risk or hurt both at the ...click here to read more

Statistics show that the average American watches about 28 hours of television every week. Add to that hours spent using electronic devices and a good portion of time is gone.  Television and electronics can stimulate conversation, can entertain us, and can even educate us; however, a lot of evidence indicates turning off these devices can ...click here to read more

People around the world seem to have an obsession with bacon; in fact you can find it hiding in all sorts of products, even brownies and birthday cake. Despite warnings that too much can be bad for our health, some researchers argue bacon is getting a bad rap. Meat lovers say it is one of ...click here to read more

Wouldn’t you much rather spend time on hobbies, or with your friends and family? Do you always find yourself playing catch up? Chances are your “to-do” lists are totally out of control. There are steps you can take to get control over how you spend your spare time. Lessening the stress and anxiety over how ...click here to read more

Our diets consist of many different foods that allow us to indulge in delicious tasty treats every day.  Our diets should contain a variety of foods that offer good health benefits but they should also include food that we can savor and enjoy.  But how often have you actually thought about where your food comes ...click here to read more

Among the fruits and vegetables available in local groceries, cherries are considered as a common component in making pies and jams.  Eating fresh cherries as part of our daily diets may facilitate in achieving good health, especially when one looks into the nutritional value of this fruit.  Cherries are rich in dietary fiber and may ...click here to read more

Excessive weight gain and obesity are currently considered as global health issues because these increase the risk in developing chronic medical disorders.  These two major health issues may also impact the economy of a country, especially when an increase in morbidity requires additional diagnostics and treatment of patients who have developed weight-related conditions such as ...click here to read more

Health agencies recognize the fact that certain lifestyle behaviors can decrease the likelihood of attaining good health by promoting the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.  For example, excessive consumption of fat- and sugar-rich food items may increase the chances of developing obesity, which is a condition characterized by the excessive ...click here to read more

A major route to good health primarily involves eating healthy diets and engaging in regular exercise, two activities that are associated with the absorption of vitamins and minerals and burning of calories to prevent weight loss.  For some individuals struggling with the problem of excessive weight or diabetes, finding the right food items to include ...click here to read more

When it comes to food it is human nature to lean towards our favorites but when our preferences could be aging us, nutritionists say we  might want to consider a new diet that will lead us to over-all good health. Obesity:  How Many People Are Affected Close to 70 per cent of Americans are either ...click here to read more

“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” It’s not only the title of a popular book written in 1992, it is also a common adage used to describe the purported differences between how men and women experience and navigate the world. But do men and women really experience the world all that differently? According ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Western may have you swapping your morning eggs for a healthier option to experience good health benefits and help to prevent heart disease and stroke.  Researchers found that eating eggs yolks may be almost as harmful as smoking for individuals who are at risk for heart disease and stroke. ...click here to read more