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by Wellness Editor The U.S. currently averages one gun-related mass killing every two weeks, with school shootings reported about once every month. With so much violence in the news, it’s only natural to wonder if we’re seeing new trends. Researchers have been studying the numbers, and they’ve found that these shootings can actually be “contagious.”One research team, led by Sherry Towers, a professor and statistician... 6/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor An important warning for Americans who love Bush’s Baked Beans: not all of these picnic side dishes are safe. Bush Brothers & Company are reminding consumers of a recall they announced last year on several of its most popular products. Though the FDA “closed” the recall in April, there are still some products out there that could be dangerous. Here’s what you need to know. The recall applies to 3... 6/19/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Of course, the first thing you need to determine is if the headaches you’ve been experiencing have a medically detectable etiology (source). Your doctor will use a physical examination, medical imaging and blood work to determine if disease or injury are to blame. These tests may, for example, reveal that you may be suffering from a tumor, TMJ, bruxism, a bone disorder, etc. More likely, though, you... 6/18/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher There is no question that the FDA has been designed as an instrument for good; without it, anyone out there could bottle anything they thought was acceptable as a "medicine." This used to be the case, in fact, in the 1800s. Back then the American population were experimental "mice" for the thousands of charlatans who claimed to have a cure for any disease out there. In most cases, what these self-declared... 6/14/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor An Israeli researcher and drug developer has isolated a peptide that appears to relieve, and might possibly reverse, the symptoms and effects of a number of chronic inflammatory diseases. So far, the drug has shown promise against Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but Professor David Naor, a researcher at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem,... 6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Sandra Watson Do you live a life of intention and purpose? With focused intention we can create our lives based on our interests, ideals, truth, and, ultimately our purpose for being here.According to the Merriam - Webster Online Dictionary, Intention is "what one intends to do or bring about." With this in mind, an Intention Board can be the visual beacon necessary to guide us on our quest to live our true life.You... 6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Lisa Druxman Put YOUR health first. Yes, first. Above your kids, your husband and your job. Sounds strange huh? Most moms put themselves LAST on the priority list. There’s just not enough time, so you surely can’t make health a priority. It would be selfish of you to care of yourself, right? Wrong!Chances are that you are the backbone of your family. When your kids get hurt you have to be there to take care of... 6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor For years, many diets have claimed that eating fruit is just as bad as eating candy, because of the sugar - but that may not be the case.Most American adults consume toxic levels, or more than 50 grams of added sugar, each day. What many don’t realize is that not all sugar works the same way in our bodies—and where that sugar comes from is likely far more important than how many servings you consume.An... 6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Raffi Bilek An affair is often thought of as a death blow to a marriage –the worst thing that could possibly happen to the relationship, from which there can be no recovery. The truth is that a couple can still save their marriage after one partner has committed adultery, if both parties choose to do so. This choice is naturally harder for the spouse who has been cheated on. The emotional pain of “victims" of... 6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor A class action lawsuit alleges that some Ulta Beauty stores have been selling used cosmetic, beauty and hair products as if they were new. This is the second class action lawsuit brought against Ulta Beauty Inc this year, which has over 1,000 stores in 48 states. This deceptive practice could expose Ulta consumers to a number of diseases.The lawsuit accuses the retailer of pressuring managers and employees... 6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
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