The best and most effective medicine is prevention. The only real way to protect yourself from deadly diseases and health issues is by preventing them! Little did you know that you can use your blood type to do so! Although all blood looks the same, it is all very different. There are many different types…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that more than 29 million Americans have diabetes, while another 86 million American adults are dealing with a condition called ‘prediabetes,’ in which their blood sugar levels are higher than the average adult, however not high enough to warrant a classification of diabetes. Of those Americans…
Our health and well-being are influenced by many different factors in our lives, ranging from what we eat to how active we are, how much sleep we are getting to the activities that we take part in each day. One area of concern that has been gaining attention as of late is the discussion of…
Diet drinks are mostly thought of to be healthier than regular soda. However, this is a widely known misconception as diet drinks are actually much more dangerous. Many people don’t question the ingredients that are really in their foods, especially today. People automatically assume that diet drinks are healthy for you just because they have…
The National Cancer Institute reports that an approximately 1,685,210 Americans were diagnosed with cancer in 2016. It has been said that with the reaches of cancer within our country, everyone will be impacted in some way, whether they face the diagnosis of a friend, family member or are diagnosed personally. In fact, they report that…
The Internet has opened up the doors of communication, allowing us to access information from around the world in a matter of seconds with the click of a button. While, on one hand, this has provided us with a powerful tool to stay updated on the latest information, research, and developments, there is one significant…
Many people are obsessed with Nutella hazelnut spread, but this study will change your mind. While it is tasty, it might also be causing cancer. Nutella is a popular hazelnut spread that goes well on top of waffles, toast, or between two slices of regular white bread. Many people obsess over it because of…
The human brain is powerful and capable of many things. There are many ways to strengthen your brain performance too. Whether you do it by supplementation, training, exercising, or playing a game! Brain games are a puzzle like games that are organized to enhance your cognitive performance. They work by challenging you in an intellectual…
Sleep is crucial to the body. If you are depriving yourself of sleep it can cause a world of side effects all throughout your entire body. Sleep deprivation is no joke. If you’re staying up all night to study for a test you are hurting yourself more than you are helping. However, sometimes it’s not…
Lectins are a form of protein found in raw legumes and grains that serve the purpose of protecting the plants when growing in the wild. As plants are static and unable to actively defend themselves, they rely upon this passive defense tactic to discourage predators from continuing to consume them after the initial interaction. They…