Most people have experienced sleep problems at one time or another, but what causes insomnia is very individual. There are actually two different forms of insomnia—secondary (when insomnia occurs as a symptom or side effect of something else)... Read more
Before developing the serious health condition of type 2 diabetes, a person will almost always have pre-diabetes beforehand. But pre-diabetes is a condition without symptoms, meaning that many people can have it without even knowing it. Left unchecke... Read more
Money influences countless factors in our lives, from the kind of peanut butter we buy at the grocery store to the neighborhood we live in to the friends we make. But did you know that money (and especially debt) can actually affect your health? Acco... Read more
Energy. We want it, we need it, but we don’t always have it. When we’re energized, the impossible seems doable and your hectic life feels like smooth sailing. So what essential part of your diet helps increase your energy as its mai... Read more
It’s true. A carbohydrate-rich diet can inflate appetite and girth. Low-carb diets do promote short-term weight loss, but are accompanied by some severe dangers. So what should you do? The truth is, you can have your carbs and eat them too&mdas... Read more
Since I stopped drinking soda pop almost 3 months ago I have to say my saving grace has been the flavorings that you can add to water. Plain water is just that....plain. So I really like the Crystal Light liquid or Wal-Mart brand ones you can just... Read more
I have been drinking oolong tea before a workout and add green tea extract for extra energy. For me eating before I work out does not work I tried it for 4 months and didn't get any positive results. Everyone is different, what might works for you mi... Read more
My tips are to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up. Fill a washable water bottle with water and keep it full all day. Drink sips out of it all day. If you don't like plain water you can try crystal light 0 calorie flavored water packets for... Read more
When is drinking too much for you to where you call it alcoholism?
Is having a drink every day ok? Is drinking every weeknd ok??
What is the limit that you consider someone to be an alcoholic? 4 drinks a day? 10 drinks a day? A whole 24 pk... Read more
When I watch some of these health shows like THE DOCTORS or Dr Oz...
I usually learn a lot of good information...but like anything else...nothing is perfect.
Health still seems to be an inexact science with new fads coming out all the time and so... Read more
Balancing levels of blood sugar is important for both health & energy. Blood sugar may spike after meals, especially if you eat high-starchy foods or sweets. This can lead to ‘slumps’ in your day where you feel tired and out of energy. By balancing y... Read more
Recent data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey says Concord Grape juice has cancer fighting phenolics & flavonoids. People who ate purple/blue fruits & veggies on a regular basis had a lowered risk of metabolic syndrome. (Metab... Read more
Popular energy drinks like Monster, Full Throttle, and Red Bull have helped create a $7.6 billion United States industry over the last decade. Continued growth is expected with an anticipated growth to $19.7 billion in sales by 2013. These drinks typ... Read more
Thirteen independent experts have finally concluded their work and presented their Report on Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. The 2010 Advisory Committee worked for two years to update the guidelines and the group consists of individuals natio... Read more
