When you celebrate a special occasion, you want it to be as memorable as possible for all of the people involved. However, many products associated with any type of get together can have a high toll on the environment. Below are some of the most environmentally friendly ways to celebrate a special occasion. Decorations Every…
We are told from the beginning about how important sleep is for the body. But how important is it really? Healthwise, chronic sleep loss can put you at an increased risk of heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. Some even say it decreases one’s sex drive. Although we know sleep is important for…
While running is a popular form of cardio, it can be especially hard on the joints. There are actually a ton of exercises to burn calories and help reduce fat that are even more effective than running! If you’re looking to step up your workout routing, try one of these fat-burning moves! 1. Burpees There…
Most people will look at the picture and think, “Oh, purple and orange hearts!” But what if I told you that the hearts are actually the same color? Well, it’s true. The hearts are the same color. How does this work? Well, vision is a bit more complicated than most people think. Our eyes pick…
Kidneys play vital roles in your overall health and wellness. The steps you take to improve your kidney health will also improve the overall health of your body and mind. Statistics show that there are over 26 million American adults who suffer from chronic kidney diseases. If you take care of your kidneys, you can easily…
Alzheimer’s can be an extremely debilitating disease, and millions of Americans are effected by it each year. Decades of research have shown that a buildup of toxic proteins in the brain – beta amyloid and tau – can lead to Alzheimer’s. Something that has been less clear – the factors that cause these proteins to…
A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule. Lipomas are usually found just below the skin, most commonly on the head, neck, arms and underarms, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. While they are noncancerous, they can be a bothersome to many. What Are the Symptoms of…
Gone are the days where young children are visiting the dentist for a simple routine cleaning. The tremendous amount of sugar that many children consume are leaving them with tooth decay, and dentists around the world are having to pull out teeth, due to rotting. A 3-year-old boy in New Zealand recently had to undergo 11…