A simple light bulb can be hazardous, but easy precautions can keep energy-efficient bulbs from becoming toxic. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) replace traditional incandescent bulbs and use up to 75 percent less energy. However, there are issues concerning CFLs…
Modern medical care has become a massive industry, focused on constantly increasing profits rather than the well-being of patients. The rapidly rising cost of cancer drugs is a prime example of this, with even oncologists calling for change. Americans with…
Do you ever find yourself worrying about the body fat you carry around your middle? Well, even if you’re careful about staying slim, there’s a crucial piece of information about fat that you’ve never been told. Most people, including doctors,…
Reducing your risk of heart problems and the possibility of a stroke increases your life expectancy. The best way to accomplish this might not be with a drug, but with what you think about when you wake up in the…
Every cell in your body contains structures that work tirelessly to protect your DNA and fight off the aging process. But, if you’re not careful, a common pollutant might disrupt this protection system and cause you to age before your…
Certain habits form much more easily than others and, often, the habits we need the most take the most effort to establish and maintain. Establishing healthy behaviors such as eating well, regular exercise, and self-care are well worth the effort,…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects approximately one in three Americans. It often goes undiagnosed due to a lack of apparent symptoms, but it can put you at risk for cardiovascular diseases, heart attack,…
When infants are exposed to arsenic during pregnancy or as newborns, they face an increased risk of premature death, low birth weight, and potential neurodevelopmental difficulties. Further, in adults, arsenic exposure can have serious consequences, such as suppressing the immune…
Heart failure affects more than 5 million Americans, and that number is predicted to grow to 20 percent of the population by 2030. Fortunately, there’s one simple strategy to significantly reduce your risk: losing weight. For those diagnosed with heart…
It’s no secret that our bodies are constantly exposed to a wide variety of chemicals, heavy metals, and toxic compounds that they weren’t designed to handle. With this in mind, it’s essential to take control of our health by incorporating…