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How to Smartly Shop for Organics
Eating "organic" doesn't have to break the bank. It's time to change the assumption that including organic foods in the family diet has to...
A Little Fat in Your Salad Dressing Helps Absorb More Nutrients
Summer is all about cooking light and healthy. We no longer need to thrive off of the comfort food that we long for in...
Pro-Inflammatory Foods Can Wreak Havoc on Your Overall Systemic Health
Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana, 34, didn't look at all sick when she found out. "I was in amazing shape. I was a happy, busy, thin 23-year-old when...
Study: Lack of Sleep Causes Weight Gain
While those unwanted pounds aren't likely to effortlessly melt away, catching a few extra Zs may be an effective strategy toward maintaining a healthy...
Babies Are Healthier in Homes with Dogs
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but studies now show that they could be a baby’s best friend as well. New research...
11 Natural Remedies for Common Seasonal Ailments
Have you ever heard of the phrase: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger? Studies show that by popping a pill in times of...
The Link Between Meat Consumption, Deforestation and Climate Change
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that meat consumption plays a large part in the problematic deforestation, especially tropical forests...
Stress 101: The Science Behind Your Stressful Emotions
Your company's revenues are shrinking. Your kids need braces--and thousands of dollars for college just down the road. Your aging father has landed in...
More Bad News for Soda Lovers, It Increases Your Risk of...
Pop. Soda. Cola. No matter what you call soft drinks, they're among the unhealthiest beverages in this country. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks have been linked...
The Nutritious Side of Coconut Milk Ice Cream [Recipe]
Coconut milk ice cream is not only refreshing, but it has numerous health benefits to it as well. Just in time for the triple...