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Certain types of cancer are closely tied to obesity, and breast cancer is one of them. In fact, if you’re a post-menopausal woman who’s overweight or obese your breast cancer risk skyrockets as much as 60 percent higher than it would be if you had a healthier body weight. And now researchers from New York University know why… and how you can slash your risk. It turns out, the relationship…
Does your mind race all day when you’re at work or when you interact with others? Does it make it hard for you to fall asleep… and then fill your nights with restless dreaming? Thought is good, it can be productive and lead to valuable introspection. But when the mind races out of control, in a way the Buddhists refer to as a “monkey mind,” it can control your life.…
Modern electricity is a blessing. It allows you to cuddle up with a good book in your bed, communicate with people across the world, stay warm in the winter and watch your favorite movie in the comfort of your own home. But it’s also a curse. No matter where you go, you can’t get away from artificial light. The fluorescent lights in every grocery store, the flood lights in every…
This summer I decided to plant a container garden. I had big expectations, but apparently I am only good at growing two things: tomatoes and basil. And that works out perfectly for tomato basil pie. Besides a few ripe tomatoes and several basil leaves, you only need a handful of other ingredients, including store bought pie crust, unless you’re adventurous enough to make your own. Depending on how much you…
Remember being told fats were bad and that was that? Well, the truth is, when it comes to your health, dietary fat has never really been black and white. But it can be easier to understand if you follow three simple rules… Some fats aren’t great for you, sure. But others are the foundation of good health. Fortunately, science is finally chipping away at mainstream medicine’s fear of all things…
Sunscreen, deodorant, body lotions, lipsticks and shampoos are just some of the products in your house right now that probably contain parabens. And, according to the latest research, these parabens could be screwing with your hormones worse than first thought — especially one in particular. But why isn’t anything being done about? It’s easier for the makers of these products to sit and back and let you do the dangerous…
The most controversial subject in food today revolves around genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. These are foods that have been genetically engineered to take on a new trait, such as pest resistance or higher yield. They mainly include crops, but also animals, as the Food and Drug Administration recently approved genetically modified salmon for human consumption. Many countries have banned the import or cultivation of GMO foods, but in the…
You’ve probably heard the term “superfood” thrown around a lot in recent years. Blueberries are a superfood. Salmon is a superfood. Green tea is a superfood. And, I’ll admit, it’s quite a designation to live up to. But there’s a reason why true “superfoods” deserve the title… A true superfood contains compounds that revolutionize your health. These compounds can prevent life-threatening diseases. They can help bring you back from the…
Breast cancer is alarmingly common these days. In fact, one in every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. So if you’re a woman, it’s safe to say that prevention should be your top priority. But for many years, women have been unknowingly doing things that increase their breast cancer risk rather than lower it — some even at the hands of doctors — like…
One of the common arguments I hear from people who try to forego the over-processed, store brought foods is that they can’t afford to eat healthy food. But if you’ve ever felt this way, I’m here to remind you why cheap food is so cheap — and what it does to your body and your health. Then the question you will be asking is: how can you NOT afford to…