Bill Kochevar, 56, was left paralyzed from the shoulders down after a cycling accident severely injured his spinal cord. In the years since his accident, he had become completely reliant on his caregivers at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. But thanks to the help of a number of Cleveland institutions, the Navy veteran was able […]

While no one knows what life is going to throw at us, it is safe to say that it won’t hurt to be prepared for an emergency, disaster, or SHTF (S**t Hits The Fan) scenario. According to Back Door Survival, some three million Americans, or 1 percent of the total population, are making detailed plans […]

Location can make a huge difference when it comes to your overall health. A recent study from Wallet Hub ranked the healthiest cities of the United States, with Detroit coming in dead last. Researchers looked at how America’s 150 most populated cities compared on health care, food, fitness, and access to recreational green spaces like […]

Whether you are trying to conceive right now or just want to keep your “little swimmers” healthy for the future, keeping a handle on your fertility through simple lifestyle changes can make a whole lot of difference. As reported by Medical News Today, an estimated one in three couples encounters conception difficulties because of poor […]

Maybe you’ve heard the phrase, “it’s just like riding a bike.” That’s exactly what the American Heart Association suggests you do, as opposed to placing your feet onto your automobile’s gas pedal. And while you practice balance, rhythm and stamina in the bike lane, you’re also preventing certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which may translate into a longer life, as reported by Medicalnewstoday.com. […]

Heart disease is a growing problem in the United States and across the world. In the US alone, over 610,000 people succumb to heart disease, annually. That’s 1 out of every four deaths each year! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. The CDC estimates that at least 200,000 […]

When brain cells are damaged, dementia can result. This damage can cascade, causing an impairment when neural cells attempt to communicate with each other. Memory loss is just one symptom of dementia; others include difficulties with language and communication, visual perception, attention problems and troubles with focus, reason and judgment. Alz.com reports that although “Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 – 80% of [dementia] […]

Ashwaganda root extract is known to be one of the principle herbs of Ayurvedic medicine. But new studies suggest that it may be more than that soon. The study, reported in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine, suggests that supplementation of the root may improve muscle size and strength, as well as […]

Beets are extremely distinctive vegetables. Their bright, red color, slight sweetness and soft, buttery texture either makes people fall in love with them, or turn the other way. Of course, if people knew how incredibly nutrient-rich beets were, perhaps more people would diligently try to include these precious root vegetables in their diet even if […]

When the plus-size Barbie was introduced a few years ago, folks didn’t like her newly designed double/triple chin. Mattel was doing its best to keep up with obesity trends, whose numbers have only risen. Obesity is a global issue, according to HealthData.org, who has reported that 30% of the world’s population, or 2.1 billion folks, are considered either seriously […]

A study conducted at the University of Michigan and published in the journal called Nature proclaims that intestinal health is the key to surviving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy works mostly by interfering with the processes for cell division, preventing the uncontrollable division that characterizes cancer, but also damaging healthy cells in the process. The researchers found that a […]

There are many different types of fat out there, some of which come with a wide spectrum of health benefits. One specific type of fat that is proving to be extremely beneficial for our bodies is medium chain triglycerides (MCT). One specific benefit is MCT’s ability to help you lose weight. Fats are not usually […]

It’s no secret that eating lots of red and processed meat is bad for public health. According to a recent meta-analysis that reviewed large-scale studies involving more than 1.5 million people, all-cause mortality is greater for people who frequently eat meat. The authors of the study, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, […]

The topic of cancer and cancer prevention has been on my mind lately. I know several people who are dealing with the horrific disease, and I am seeing how common it is becoming in today’s society. There are millions upon millions of dollars that are being put into cancer research every year for those who […]

Elon Musk wants to make robots sweat. The CEO of SpaceX has created a $1 billion state of the art “Robot Gym” to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The intent of the gym, according to Musk, is to make robots as versatile as humans with respect to thinking. Musk joined forces with Sam Altman to […]