Vitamin deficiencies can give you a variety of symptoms that many people find perplexing, or may think are just part of everyday life. However, once on a vitamin regimen, many people see that many of…
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In recent years, a growing body of evidence supports the theory that many of us experience the winter blues. Whether it comes in the form of post-cold mood dips, or full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),…
We all know that exercise helps us to lose weight by burning calories, but that is not its only benefit. A recent study by researchers at the University of South Carolina showed that exercise has…
It’s summertime, and the living is easy! And why not? We may still have our work routines, but with longer days and phenomenally beautiful weather, there’s definitely more time for sports, mini-road trips, romance, new…
By now, most of us realize that if we’re overweight, we’re probably eating too much. However, that realization doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to combat our obesity-promoting cultural influences. That’s where the “smart” part…
Does your diet promote chronic inflammation? While most Americans might be baffled by the question, it’s one we should all be able to answer. Why? Because it’s becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is at…
April is National Autism Awareness Month, addressing an issue that challenges far too many American families. In fact, autism rates in the United States are currently increasing at a rate of 15% annually. First estimated…
Did you have a hectic week? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, the 2012 Stress in America survey revealed that we are, without a doubt, an overstressed nation. Far too many families continue to…
Could a healthy diet, rich in whole foods and essential fatty acids, help prevent─or at least alleviate─Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? It’s a worthy question, especially since according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
While osteoporosis may not be on your mind at the moment, it’s good to know how to minimize your risk, since according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, this condition is estimated to affect 200 million…