Along with brushing our teeth and showering, using cotton swab to clean out the wax from the ear canal is a routine for some of us. This cleansing ritual is actually counter-productive and possibly dangerous. You may notice some residue on the swab, which means you’re probably pushing wax further into the canal. Earwax, also…
12 Healthy Salad Recipes That Will Make You Love Salad Again
1. Easy Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad The salad is full of vegetarian protein, mediterranean flavors, fiber and flavor. See the full recipe! 2. 15-Minute Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette This recipe is so delicious you’ll want to have it for lunch AND dinner… and perhaps breakfast too. See the full recipe! …
Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Extend Lifespan
Metformin which has been around for a while is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It was approved in England in 1957 and made available to type 2 diabetics around the world shortly thereafter. Metformin is believed to be the most widely used medication for diabetes which is taken by mouth.…
Video: Diet vs Exercise for Weight Loss
The AsapScience video below will explain why changing your diet has a bigger effect on your weight loss than exercise. Combining a great exercise regimen with a healthy diet is key when attempting to lose weight. However, that doesn’t mean they’re equally important. Did you know that the majority of the calories we burn in…
Study Finds Butter Is Better For You
There are many reasons why you may be confused in the butter aisle at the super market. Whether they’re considering their arteries or their waistline, butter has gotten a bad rap for the past few years. Two decades ago, more than 80 percent of households reported consuming margarine. But as that figure has dropped to…
7 Healthy Foods That Help You Sleep
Getting a good night sleep can be a difficult task for many people. Some have a hard time falling asleep, some have a hard time staying asleep and others have a hard time finding the time to sleep due to hectic schedules. Regardless of which category you may fall into, getting a good night sleep…
Learn How To Perform CPR On Your Dog Or Cat
Did you know that owning a pet can improve our health? So why not return the favor and learn pet CPR so you know what to do if an emergency arises. Our pets are considered members of the family and they enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend…
Daily Glass of Red Wine May Improve Type 2 Diabetes
If you’re one of those who enjoy drinking a glass of red wine with dinner, there may be a bonus beyond the enjoyment of sipping and enjoying that glass at night. While light drinking is usually not dangerous, too much alcohol can make diabetes harder to control and put your health at risk. With a…
8 Low-Carb Healthy Dinner Recipes Under 500 Calories
Studies consistently show that low-carb diets have metabolic health benefits for many people, especially those with poorly managed type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets are very effective at lowering blood triglycerides, which are fat molecules in the blood and a well-known risk factor for heart disease. The ADA approves the use of a low-carbohydrate diet in…
6 Surprising Benefits Of Taking Cold Showers
Many see taking cold showers as a dreadful thing to do to their bodies. Remember the time growing up when your brother or sister would flush the toilet mid-shower, leaving you covered in bone-chilling cold water? Who knew all those times they were actually improving your health by doing this. The best part about cold…