Whether you are male or female, you are not imagining things if you believe that sunlight damages your hair, and even prevents its growth. We all know to protect our skin from overexposure to the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. But…
Is There a Link Between Male Baldness and Heart Disease?
Findings in a new study by researchers from the University of Tokyo indicate that male pattern baldness may provide a strong clue about a man’s risk of developing coronary heart disease in the future. The study, published in April, 2013…
Is Carbonated Water Bad?
Carbonated water is a popular way to drink water nowadays, as the fizz adds a nice kick to otherwise plain water. Diluting fruit juice with carbonated water is a much healthier and better thirst-quenching alternative to sodas. But some consumers…
A Natural System to Beat and Ward Off Depression
The number of people suffering from depression has increased twenty times over the past century, with one in four Americans now suffering from major depression at some point in their lives. One researcher and college professor believes he knows why…
Do Younger People Need to Worry About Osteoporosis?
When we hear the term osteoporosis, a lot of people think of a weakening of the bones that happens only to older folks. But the truth is that it’s never too early to start taking precautions to avoid getting this…
The Many Important Nutrients in Vegetables!
The healthiest vegetables contain the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. No one vegetable has the greatest content in all identified nutrients, but certain vegetables and vegetable families tend to provide more essential healthy ingredients than others.
The Best Superfruits!
What are “superfoods” and “superfruits”? Neither the Oxford English Dictionary nor the Merriam-Webster Dictionary recognizes either term; but as our language evolves, one of these days, they may.
The Link Between Drinking Alcohol and Cancer
Many people who enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages rejoiced not long ago, when researchers told us that light to moderate daily consumption of alcohol helps to promote good health. A little alcohol a day has been found to lower a person’s…
How Living Naturally Boosts Your Health
There are many obvious benefits to living a natural lifestyle. It is better for the world, it makes you a better global citizen, it enriches your experience, and it allows you to live in a manner that is in line…
Natural Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Poor or inconsistent sleep over a long period can severely lower your quality of life, hinder your productivity, and even make you depressed. So the fact that as many as one in ten people has at least periodic bouts of…