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Is Back Cracking Bad for You? Benefits, Risks & How to Crack Your Back

A healthy back is critical for being able to function throughout your day, since your spine is what allows you to stand, walk, bend, lift and generally move. Therefore if you have a tight back ...

Do Artificial Sweeteners Increase Your Cancer Risk?

The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers ...

Study Shows Exercise Fights Depression

We hear a lot about the need to stay physically active in order to support both our physical and mental health. You probably already know that exercise is important for heart health and your weight, ...

Eat Avocado Twice a Week for Heart Health

A study published last month in the Journal of the American Heart Association examined the relationship between avocado intake and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. It turns out that eating avocado twice a week for ...

Woodland Sounds Boost Well-Being (Even Better Than a Meditation App!)

Wind rustling through the leaves of a mighty white oak. The pretty, thin whistle of the white-throated sparrow. The trickle of a stream as it ripples by. These are the woodland sounds that bring me peace, and ...

Artemisinin for Malaria, Viral Infections and Cancer Prevention

Artemisinin, a major active command in the Artemisia annua plant species, is one of the most commonly prescribed therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. It was first developed as a drug to treat malaria and has since ...

Methane Emissions (Second Biggest Contributor to Global Warming) Skyrocketed in 2021

Global methane emissions increased more in 2021 than any year since measuring began in 1983, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In addition, for the 10th consecutive year, carbon dioxide emissions rose ...

New Study Shows that Daily Cranberry Consumption Improves Heart Health

Cranberries are well-known for their ability to relieve urinary tract infections and reduce inflammation, but did you know that they are also good for vascular health? A new study suggests that consuming whole cranberry powder ...

Study Shows Almost Everyone’s Breathing Polluted Air

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health reported in April 2022 that a whopping 99% of the world's population regularly breathes in air with unhealthy levels of pollutants, including fine ...

BPA Linked to Asthma in School-Age Girls

A recent CNN headline read: "BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, study finds." Scientists have known about BPA toxic effects for years, and this latest study offers a concerning reminder that even prenatal exposure to ...