... 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
Is Spicy Food Good for You?
... 5 Top Benefits and 4 Must-See Risks Do you douse every meal in hot sauce? Does the thought of chili pepper, cayenne pepper, habanero pepper or any hot pepper make your mouth water (in a good way)? If you love all things hot and spicy, you may be wondering if all of that spicy food is good for you. As it turns out, … Read More
5 WORST Foods for Pain
When you think of what to eat for dinner, you probably don’t take your aching joints or throbbing back into account. But you very well should. The food you eat can play a major role in how you feel — and that includes your physical aches and pain. … Read More
Eating Too Many Carbs & Sugar Leads to Brain Decline
Ibuprofen Leaves Boy Looking Like He Was Burnt Alive
Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) is one of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used in the United States. Most don’t think twice about taking this drug, either in prescription or over-the-counter form, to relieve pain from muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, headaches and more. It’s so common … it m … Read More