Just a bit of vigorous exercise each day could help some children and teens reduce their risk of developing heart problems and diabetes, researchers say. The new study looked at… Read More
Using antibiotics very early in life may lead to developing inflammatory diseases later in life, says a new report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology. Using antibiotics in infancy… Read More
A common virus in infancy could trigger a life-long allergy to gluten and lead to celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder which affects one in 133 people in the United States,… Read More
If you're thinking about adding a dog to the family, you have two good reasons to say "yes," say researchers from the University of Alberta. Their study found that babies… Read More
On the left: regular green tea. On the right: microwave boosted. Not that you can tell from the picture. It’s been a rough news week, and it’s only Wednesday. Fortunately,… Read More
"Oh, my aching back!" I can't tell you how many of my students have back issues. And it's no wonder, considering most of us spend our days tied to our… Read More
It’s spring and many people will be heading back to the gym in the hope of busting cellulite, a seemingly unshakeable curse for many women. However, cellulite, which has both… Read More
Governments could boost the consumption of healthy food by making it cheaper, as well as requiring that unhealthier food be more expensive, a new review suggests. The findings are based… Read More
Many grease-resistant fast-food wrappers and boxes contain potentially harmful chemicals that can leach into food, a new study contends. Testing on more than 400 samples from restaurants nationwide revealed that… Read More
Oh, My Aching Back! Back Sprains and Strains and How to Treat Them About 80% of us experience back pain of some kind during our lifetime. In many cases, pain… Read More
When most people think of injury or inflammation, they think of a sprained ankle or injured low back due to acute trauma. However, inflammation is a far more serious health… Read More
Parkinson's disease can cause tremors, stiffness and trouble with walking. But a new study suggests that regular exercise can slow the progression of the disease. Even those with advanced Parkinson's… Read More
Eight, 8 oz. glasses of water a day: it’s a rule that’s been burned into our brains for years as the ideal amount of fluid to drink each day. Yet… Read More
The ability of turmeric to fight cancer has been extensively researched. In fact, over 1,500 published studies show that curcumin, turmeric’s active ingredient, is an effective treatment for over 100… Read More
Complementary and alternative medicine, abbreviated as CAM, is described as a variety of healing medicines and practices which are available outside of conventional treatments. CAM practices are believed to provide… Read More
You get up with it. You go to sleep with it. An incredible number of men and women live with chronic back or neck pain every day. What's chronic pain?… Read More
Viewers can’t get enough of the informative clip that sees a chiropractor helping a patient suffering from lower back pain. Dr Jeffrey Gerdes of the ChiroCare and Rehab centre based in… Read More
Parking yourself in front of the TV may make you as likely to develop dementia as people genetically predisposed to the condition, a Canadian study suggests. In a study of… Read More
While most of us know that good nutrition is vital in assisting us reach our optimum health and feel our best; finding time to eat a balanced diet on a… Read More