Next time you are out at the grocery store or the mall, take a look at the people around you: one third of everyone you see has high blood pressure, according to recent findings from the American Heart Association (AHA)....
Juicing Vs. Blending: The Lowdown on Green Beverages
Recipes for green juices and smoothies are "cropping up" all over the place, and slowly these beverages are becoming a popular approach to fast, healthy eating and detoxification for the body. They are certainly good for you. But is...
High Trans Fat Consumption Now Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
From obesity to hypertension and even heart attacks, trans-fats have gotten a reputation for causing body-deteriorating conditions. And now, a new disease is being added to the list: Alzheimer's.Alzheimer's disease, also known as senile dementia, is essentially the loss of...
Want to Lose Weight in 2012? You May Be Better Off Keeping That Goal to Yourself
If your resolution for the New Year is to lose weight, you might want to think twice before you announce your plans to your family and friends. Doctors are taking a closer look at effective diet plans, and some are...
Happiness: A State of Mind or Your State of Residence?
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence" - AristotleHappiness is elusive for some, natural for others. But it is the primary goal of all humans and animals.A recent article in...