Is TV Bad for You? TV Time Linked to 8 Leading Causes of Death

I don’t like to think of myself as a huge TV person, but I am definitely no stranger to evenings spent watching Netflix or movies rented from Redbox. In fact, I tend to do this more often than I’d like to admit. It’s hard to resist a comfy couch and … Read More

What is Fatigue? The Answer May Surprise You

With more people suffering from fatigue than ever before, there’s still not a universally accepted definition, let alone a thorough medical understanding of fatigue. Even worse, there's still no standard practice of treating it.  Information on the topic is so conflicting that if you asked a dozen doctors, “What is … Read More

This High Triglycerides Diet Actually Lowers Triglycerides

Most people with high triglycerides are told to cut down on certain types of foods, like trans fats and added sugars. Rarely, however, do health care providers offer advice about which specific foods patients should enjoy more often. A new study might just change that. A high triglycerides diet that … Read More

6 Worst Trans Fat Foods You Commonly Consume

With the FDA’s recent proposal that trans fats be removed from the “Generally Recognized as Safe” list, the use of partially hydrogenated oils in processed foods may finally come to an end. But even with this new proposal, the end of trans fats in the food supply isn’t likely to … Read More

What is Vitamin C Good For? 3 Top Benefits and 9 Surprising Sources

Although people may disagree on whether you should eat Paleo, vegetarian, Mediterranean, or gluten-free, everyone can agree that we should all be eating more fruits and vegetables. One reason for this is that many fruits and vegetables contain a lot of vitamin C, which has numerous qualities that promote good … Read More

Belly Fat Causes Serious Health Issues, All the Way Down to the Bones

Belly fat causes more than embarrassment at the beach. The latest research has linked belly fat, also called visceral fat, to several serious health problems. In fact, belly fat is so harmful that doctors are now encouraging their patients to focus on dropping extra weight around the waistline instead of … Read More

What Is Acupuncture Used for? These 7 Research-Proven Uses Are Just the Start

There are many answers to the question, “what is acupuncture used for?” People use it for everything from dementia to chronic fatigue syndrome, and there’s a large body of research examining its usefulness. (It’s even used in veterinary medicine.) Some of the most common and well-researched uses include: Acupuncture helps … Read More

Why Signs of Anxiety in Women Differ from Men’s Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million Americans each year, and just like pairs of shoes and beauty items, women have significantly more anxiety episodes than men.[1] While each person is unique, in general, women tend to externalize feelings of anxiety while men internalize their feelings. However, there are a few commonalities … Read More