Don’t Hate Your Household Chores. They May Help Fight Cancer

As a kid, you probably didn’t like doing your chores. As an adult, you still most likely don’t enjoy them, however, what if I told you that doing these household tasks may be lowering your risk of developing several different types of cancer? I bet this will change your perspective!

Why Vitamin D May Be One of the Keys to Healthy, Happy Longevity

You may want to consider adding vitamin D to your proactive healthcare arsenal for achieving healthy longevity and preventing or managing CVD. A recent study found evidence suggesting that people over the age of 60 who take vitamin D supplements reduce their risk of having a cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke.

What You Need to Know About Tattoos and the Immune System

Summer is a popular time for tattoos. People are at the beach, wearing less clothing in general due to the warmer weather. What better time to show off a new tattoo? I don’t have any tattoos nor have I ever had a desire to get one, but I am still interested in how this body art may affect the internal body.

5 Healthy Things You Don’t Know About Capers

Capers are usually treated as a garnish or an ingredient you might add to sauces. If you are a fan of chicken piccata, you know that capers are the star of this dish. What you might not know, however, is that capers pack a lot of nutrients and potential health benefits.

Why a Ferritin Test Should Be Part of Every Young Woman’s Proactive Health Routine

When young girls start to grow up and go through adolescence, they are told all about menstrual products and how to get properly fitted for a bra. They may even be told what their birth control options are and what they can expect at their first visit to the gynecologist. What they are not taught, however, is how important it is to take a ferritin test.

Want to Improve Overall Diet & Support Heart Health? Eat Watermelon!

July is National Watermelon Month, and two recent studies have uncovered new health benefits of consuming watermelon.

No One Wants to be Left Out in the Cold? Or Do They?

A few days ago, I was mindlessly scrolling Facebook and the photo below caught my attention. I stopped scrolling when I saw this group of babies outdoors.

5 Not So Ordinary Salads to Make 4th of July Healthy But Delicious

The following salad recipes from Jessica Lawson, a food blogger who founded Big Delicious Life, will definitely make your 4th of July healthy but still delicious.

The American Medical Association Adopts New Policy On BMI & Measuring Obesity. Here’s What You Need to Know

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently adopted a new policy regarding how BMI plays a role in measuring obesity. I’ve always stressed that body composition data, which will tell you how much muscle, fat and water your body contains, is far more important than BMI.

You May Not Live in One of the World’s 5 Blue Zones, But You Can Follow the Lifestyle

There’s a religious group largely based in Loma Linda, California with people who are apparently living about a decade longer than most Americans. I’m talking about Seventh-day Adventists!

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Here’s What’s In Season

I think we should celebrate eating fresh fruits and veggies every month, but I’m excited to really dive into summer by going to the farmers market and taking advantage of what’s in season.

Despite Having One of the Best Smiles in Sports, A-Rod Shares He Has Gum Disease

Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez, also known as A-Rod, is usually in the news for his love life. Recently, however, Rodriguez made news for something that is not so sexy - gum disease.