Warning: cash register receipts are toxic, according to one team of researchers. The 2014 study published in the journal, PLOS ONE, confirmed that cash register receipts contained high levels of bisphenol A. This synthetic toxic chemical has become known as a carcinogen and endocrine disruptor with a wide range of adverse health effects, including male […]

A firefighter and mother of two has reportedly become paralyzed from the waist down after “snapping her back in two” while attempting to lift a staggering 286 pounds. Thirty-one-year-old Victoria Griffiths says she was trying to do weighted step-ups, using an aerobic step platform and a barbell loaded to teeth. Ms. Griffiths reports that she […]

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 […]

While your bed or couch may seem like your best friend in the situation of a hangover, losing an entire day to recovering isn’t ideal. Instead of self-medicating yourself with more booze or over-the-counter painkillers, there are a few natural hangover remedies that will help you sober up. 1. Hydration is essential Ever wondered why […]

The pain-relieving properties of cannabis are becoming more widely recognized as more than half of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Hundreds of new products are being marketed by a rapidly growing number of “cannabusinesses” throughout the country, and the evidence indicates that cannabis painkillers are beginning to replace opioid painkillers, thereby reducing the […]

We live in a world dominated by screens and technological gadgets. If there’s one thing the modern parent of tweens and teens should worry about in this digital age, then it’s the amount of time their kids spend glued to a screen. Whether it’s the screen of their smartphone, tablet or gaming console, according to […]

You may not know this, but in the 1970s and 1980s, over 50 women in the United States died because of their tampons. While the FDA and the entire feminine hygiene industry have done their best to suppress this little tidbit — and dismiss it as a “rumor,” — the fact remains that tampons are […]

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 […]

One of my favorite vegetables of all time is broccoli. In my family, growing up we simply called them “trees”, and enjoyed pretending to be giants when eating them. But, little did I know what amazing things my little trees were doing for my body! It’s no secret that they’re healthy, but just how healthy? […]

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 […]

Hemp oil is becoming known for its overall health and anti-cancer properties, and for being one of the most perfect, whole foods that anyone can consume. The fact that it’s so high in so many vital, and essential nutrients makes me wonder why I haven’t incorporated it into my diet sooner! It’s got loads of […]

Once you get fat, you never go back. That is the nugget of wisdom that can be taken from a recent study published in the American Journal of Public Health, which found that the likelihood of an obese person attaining an average body weight is 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 123 for […]

If you’re looking for another reason to drink cherry juice, look no further. A new study from Northumbria University, Newcastle, found that Montmorency cherry juice is just as effective at lowering high blood pressure as medication. The results of the study, published in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, discovered that men with early hypertension, […]