While running is a popular form of cardio, it can be especially hard on the joints. There are actually a ton of exercises to burn calories and help reduce fat that are even more effective than running! If you’re looking to step up your workout routing, try one of these fat-burning moves! 1. Burpees There…
Most people will look at the picture and think, “Oh, purple and orange hearts!” But what if I told you that the hearts are actually the same color? Well, it’s true. The hearts are the same color. How does this work? Well, vision is a bit more complicated than most people think. Our eyes pick…
Kidneys play vital roles in your overall health and wellness. The steps you take to improve your kidney health will also improve the overall health of your body and mind. Statistics show that there are over 26 million American adults who suffer from chronic kidney diseases. If you take care of your kidneys, you can easily…
Alzheimer’s can be an extremely debilitating disease, and millions of Americans are effected by it each year. Decades of research have shown that a buildup of toxic proteins in the brain – beta amyloid and tau – can lead to Alzheimer’s. Something that has been less clear – the factors that cause these proteins to…
A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule. Lipomas are usually found just below the skin, most commonly on the head, neck, arms and underarms, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. While they are noncancerous, they can be a bothersome to many. What Are the Symptoms of…
Gone are the days where young children are visiting the dentist for a simple routine cleaning. The tremendous amount of sugar that many children consume are leaving them with tooth decay, and dentists around the world are having to pull out teeth, due to rotting. A 3-year-old boy in New Zealand recently had to undergo 11…
Our world is highly dependent on energy sources. We’ve been using fossil fuels ever since the industrial revolution and added a huge amount of pollutants to the atmosphere. What solutions and options do we have as Green Energy Resources? Energy exists in abundance in nature. Most of the natural energy sources exist in infinite quantities;…
Roughly 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form. It’s characterized by high blood glucose levels, caused by either a lack of insulin in the body, or the body’s inability to use insulin properly. Blood sugar levels become high and can wreak havoc on blood vessels…
While most of us are too critical when it comes to our bodies, learning healthy and effective ways to shape certain areas can keep us fit and boost self-confidence. Exercising is a great way to stay healthy and active, reduce stress, and build a strong body to be proud of. Everyone struggles with different parts…
White clothes often don’t remain white for long. A single juice stain, coffee spill or even sweat marks can ruin white shirts, dresses and pants. Even without an accidental stain, white clothing can often start to look dull after several washes. While bleach or expensive laundry detergents might do the trick, there are in fact…
A clinical study has found that adding one simple food to your diet has the power to restore health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even reverse illness in heart disease patients. Published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers have confirmed that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with heart disease.…
As the weather warms up, mosquitoes tend to come out in swarms. They fly into your home, invade your eating areas, and are quite annoying. Mosquitoes also carry serious diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, West Nile virus, and Zika. There are multiple mosquito repellents and killers on the market, but many of them are filled…
Colon cancer or colorectal cancer starts in the large intestine or in the rectum. It is treatable when caught early, but it’s still the third most common type of cancer in men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids, causing a tumor…
Did you know there’s actually an entire institute in America dedicated to research on stress? It’s that big of a problem. And it’s not hard to see why when you look at statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. According to their findings, 40% of all workers in the nation report their job as being…
Mold is a common problem most homeowners face. Currently, an estimated 40% of metropolitan homes in America have serious safety issues like mold, and this problem is not only bad for your health, but also for the structure of your house. It is best to get mold out as quickly as possible before real harm can…