5 Health Risks of This Deadly Mold Toxin & The 7 Foods with Highest Aflatoxin Contamination You'd never knowingly put poison in your mouth, but when it comes to aflatoxin in food, what you don't know is exactly what's making you sick. Aflatoxin is a dangerous plant mold byproduct so widespread the Food and Drug Admini … Read More
A Little-Known but Super-Powerful “Cheat” for Targeted Pain Relief
One in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, according to a 2014 survey.[i] Of the nearly 35 million adults with persistent pain, 67 percent said their pain is “constantly present” while more than 50 percent said the pain is sometimes “unbearable and excruciating.” If you’re facing this daily battle, you know it’s no … Read More
Skin Problems? It Could Signal One of these 7 Serious Diseases!
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but your skin is a window to the rest of your body, as skin issues often represent the first signs of something going amiss underneath. The skin is often overlooked as simply a covering, but as your body’s largest organ, it acts as a barrier and shield against the outside world. And … Read More
Losing Belly Fat Means Better Sleep Too!
Belly fat is one of the most dangerous types of fat because, in addition to the "ordinary” risks of obesity, belly fat, in particular, increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancer and even premature death. This is because, unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just below your skin, belly fat also … Read More
Top 10 Causes of Death in Women
... 3 May Surprise You! The first step toward getting healthy is knowing where your biggest risks lie. Below we’ve highlighted the top 10 causes of death in women, so you can, first, get informed and, second, take steps to lower your risks. The best news of all? Many of these top causes of death are preventable … Top 10 Ca … Read More
How to Prevent a Broken Hip
The 7 Key Steps I once asked my grandmother what she thought was the best way to prevent a broken hip. She immediately responded, "Don’t fall in the first place!” While her response may have been sarcastic, she has a point. The most common cause of a fractured hip is taking an unexpected tumble. Unfortunately, this type o … Read More
Top 10 Causes of Death in Men
… #3 May Surprise You! Death is a topic no one likes to think about, but the fact of the matter remains that knowledge is power. And by getting informed about what the top causes of death in men are, you can step up your efforts to prevent them … now … before they occur. … Read More
Should You Exercise When Sick?
… Not When You Have These 7 Symptoms! If you’re feeling under the weather — stuffy nose, cough, fever, aches and pains — should you hit the gym or are you better of hitting the couch? And what about if you’re struggling with a chronic or more serious illness — not just a simple cold? … Read More
Top 5 Health Risks of Carpet
As one of the most popular flooring choices in the United States, carpet is installed in upwards of 70 percent of U.S. homes. It’s a soft, cozy way to warm up your rooms, but there’s a dark side to carpeting that few people are aware of … … Read More
How to Eat Healthy When Dining Out
How to Avoid Hidden Temptations and 11 Other Tips! Ninety-two percent of Americans say they enjoy going to restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association.[i] And for 41 percent, eating out is an "essential part of their lifestyle.” We enjoy eating out for many reasons — it’s a break from cooking (and doing th … Read More