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Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health
Intestinal health can have a huge impact on your overall feelings of health and well being. Each person has their own unique blend of...
Can’t Sleep? Go Outside More
Insomnia--a common and difficult-to-treat condition--is estimated to cost the American economy $63.2 billion each year in lost productivity. A new body of research suggests...
Intestinal Infections in Children Linked to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that often strikes people in their late teens and early 20s. It is characterized by disordered thought processes,...
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...
