Category: Health and Wellness
Weiner Alert!
I love a good hot dog. I hardly ever eat them, but certain things (Fourth of July, baseball games, an unexpected Weinerschnitzel sighting, etc) seem like the perfect time to enjoy one. USA Today published an article regarding the health risks associated with hot dogs that presented some very interesting facts.
Be A “Grape Ape” for Your Health
Grapes And Grape Extracts May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Review Article Suggests
A growing body of research data suggests that consuming foods rich in polyphenols from grapes, including red wine, helps reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a review article in the November issue of Nutrition Research.
Painkillers and your Heart, What’s the Connection?
Common Painkillers Linked to Irregular Heart Rhythm.
Commonly used painkillers to treat inflammation are linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation or flutter), concludes a new study.
A Pomegranate per Day Helps Keep Inflammation at Bay?
Studies in recent years have claimed multiple health benefits of pomegranate juice, including that it is a good source of antioxidants and lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure, especially in diabetic and hypertensive patients. A preliminary study now suggests that it can ward off a number of complications in kidney disease patients on dialysis, including the high morbidity rate due to infections and cardiovascular events, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Denver, CO.
Can Coffee Really Be Good for You?
New Evidence That Caffeine Is a Healthful Antioxidant in Coffee
I found this article in Science Daily that was quite interesting because it was almost the exact one I found on another site that stated the same information but fell short the say that the antioxidants found in the coffee may be the reason for the healthful impact on our daily cup-o-joe.
Signs of Food Allergies in Babies
As parents, we strive to recognize any discomfort or irritation our children may be experiencing. This is especially true with babies, since they can’t communicate their needs. Once you move into introducing more solid foods, food allergies can arise. So, what are the signs to watch for?
More Good News About The Green Tea You May Be Drinking.
Researchers are reporting new evidence that green tea — one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement — may help improve bone health. They found that the tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown.
Concerned About Your Cholesterol Levels? Who Isn’t?
Increased intakes of antioxidant anthocyanins may improve levels of HDL and LDL cholesterol, according to results of a new human study with 120 people. We all should be taking an active role in our health, here is an informative article about the positive role antioxidants may play in our cholesterol. via Anthocyanins linked to improved [...]
Back to School; Back to Cooties
It’s that time of year, when kids are excited to sport their new backpacks, don their school clothes, see their friends after a long summer, and get back into the swing of things….it’s back to school! Along with all of these exciting things, is the not-so-exciting prospect of exposure to all new cooties. So, we [...]
90% of us Use a Drug Every Day. What is it? Caffeine
That’s right…..90% of us indulge in our drug habit every day; caffeine. More than half of American adults consume more than 300mg a day. Caffeine is a natural component in coffee, tea and other drinks and is used mostly for it’s energy properties. It is also used in some medicines as a cardiac stimulant and [...]
