The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) Estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and among that group 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. With such high numbers diabetes prevention is on the forefront of health. We currently know and understand many causes of type 2 diabetes. read more...

Some like it nutty, others prefer caramel but one thing is undeniable, no matter what additions are put in your chocolate it’s bound to satisfy you. Chocolate is guilty pleasure which some of us simply can’t say no to. Whether it’s the smell that gets you or its creaminess, chocolate offers a number read more...

Growing up you probably played with a yoyo. It would go down and up. Down and up. Sure it entertained us but the idea of a yoyo can greatly compare in our efforts to lose weight. It can go down and up, more so with age as our body just doesn’t function as it used to in our younger years. Our metabo read more...

At least 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that another 86 million people have pre-diabetes and are headed towards full-blown diabetes if they don’t get off the couch. A report by the U.S Physical Activity Council shows over read more...

We’re all pretty familiar with healthy tropical fruits. From pineapples to mangoes these delicious wonders are not only good, but good for us. But you may be missing out on another tropical fruit which is also offering a boost to your health. Originally grown in Southern China, this superfood can n read more...

You eat for energy, you eat for strong bones, you eat for brain-boosting benefits and you eat to improve your heart. But do you eat a diet that would benefit your thyroid? More so, if you already have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem, like hypothyroidism, do you know what you should be eating a read more...

You toss, you turn, and you close your eyes for a moment only to be suddenly awake. Not getting proper sleep can ruin your energy, mess with your emotions and greatly impact your health. But you’ve tried everything to get to sleep and still can’t get the proper shut-eye your body needs. Maybe i read more...

For years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further about read more...

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention What was once only available in certain industries now appear to be everywhere. And if you didn’t know how to use one at first you very well better amp up your skills. What exactly are we talking about? Well computers of course! From desktops, to laptops read more...

When it comes to matters of the heart, things can go unexpectedly awry. When we’re exercising or participating in some physical activity, sometimes our heart is beating faster than usual. If we experience fear, anxiety or stress, our heart rate can increase as well. This is all perfectly normal und read more...

Your favorite foods are getting a makeover. More so their labels will start to look much differently as well. As you already know food labels reveal to us the nutritional value of food products. It outlines components such as fat content, carbohydrates, sugar and nutrition present. As part of a hea read more...

At some point in our lives we’ve experienced unsettling digestion. Feelings of bloating, gas and constipation can really hinder our ability to partake in our favorite activities. Sometimes we know what the cause of our poor digestion is, like eating a large meal, acidic foods, or enjoying something read more...

In our busy lives it’s often hard to get all the nutrients our body requires to stay healthy. It’s suggested you eat a variety of foods in order to get in your daily dose of such nutrients like fiber, protein, magnesium and fat(the healthy ones, of course) but sometimes it’s a challenge to stick to read more...

Before there were packaged goods, processed foods, GMOs and an ongoing debate between organic or not, there was dirt, seeds, water and roaming animals. It may be hard to consider now, but the dawn of man produced hunters and gatherers and humans had to get their own food – not by heading to the supe read more...

When you hear the word depression you probably think of someone who is sad, down, fatigued and detached from the world. Although these hold true, depression can affect more than just someone’s mental well-being. When it comes to depression, there are many different kinds: Seasonal Affective Disorde read more...

Bothered by those swollen, twisted veins visible in your legs and feet? They don’t make you feel confident about putting on your bathing suit to go swimming or wearing shorts to make the most of the warm weather. If this is you, though, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have varicose veins?—? read more...

Vision loss may seem like something that occurs naturally through aging, but this isn’t always the case. There are many other contributing factors which can harm our vision –and controlling these issues can protect our vision even in our old age. You’re probably familiar with vision loss because of read more...

As we age, aches and pain seem to be part of who we are. Joint pain becomes part of our day-to-day life and so we don’t think too much about it. We may attribute joint pain to our active past in our youth or simply to the fact that we are getting older. But oftentimes joint pain has nothing to do w read more...

We all want to drink clean water, and so we’ll head out and buy special filters to help provide that for us. We fill up the jug and the water slowly trickles through the filter making it as clean and pure as it can. But after a while the filter may get clogged and diminish in efficiency, and so we h read more...

Maybe you’ve gone out to enjoy a meal with a loved one. You place your order and soon after your meal of choice arrives. It’s hot, fresh and highly flavorful, probably one of the best things you’ve ever tasted. After your meal you head home and call it a night but a few hours into your sl read more...