People often assume that there’s nothing that can be done about getting shorter as we age. While it’s true that the natural aging process will cause us to lose some height, researchers have found that certain lifestyle adjustments can make…
For many of us looking to stay fit, exercise-induced asthma can be both an annoyance and a deterrent. It can make breathing difficult, and may even lead to wheezing, coughing, and bronchoconstriction. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to keep those…
Are you aware that high-fructose corn sugar, commonly found in soft drinks and processed food, can be extremely harmful to your health? Research conducted at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has shown that consuming high-fructose corn syrup can rapidly lead…
If you were a patient in an intensive care unit, wouldn’t you want the best protection against infections? Well, that’s where a certain vitamin plays its part: Vitamin D. Research from South Korea reveals that this essential nutrient is vital…
As a vegetarian, you can lead a healthy and active lifestyle, participating in even the most strenuous of exercises. The key to maintaining optimal health as a vegetarian is ensuring your diet provides the essential nutrients your body needs. Nutriconnect,…
If you’ve ever wondered how hospitals make their money, you may be surprised to learn that botched surgeries can lead to a significant increase in profit. According to a study by Harvard, the Boston Consulting Group, and Texas Health Resources,…
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life, but what if you could actually calculate how certain daily habits might be affecting your life expectancy? According to David Spiegelhalter, a statistical researcher at the University of Cambridge, you can…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are becoming a significant and growing health concern. This issue arises when bacterial infections are no longer curable by antibiotics, leaving conventional medicine with few options to treat them. Research finds that antibiotic resistance is spreading, appearing in…
If you’re struggling to lose weight, simply reducing the calories in your diet and exercising may not be enough. Dutch researchers have found that a special kind of plate, called a vibrating plate, could be the key to losing weight…
An interesting debate has recently sparked the attention of environmentalists, and it involves how much water comes into play when it comes to the making of one-liter bottled water. The International Bottled Water Association boasts that a mere 1.39 liters…