The Top 3 Sunscreen Myths
Sunscreen is your friend. Whether you have darker skin or lighter skin, you never seem to burn or you turn into a lobster after the slightest exposure, sunscreen can always offer helpful protection from harmful light rays. Believe it or not, prolonged sun exposure without proper protection can le...
Cholesterol Medication Might Contribute to ALS
New research suggests statins (medication for "bad" cholesterol) could increase a person’s risk of developing symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND), or increase painful and debilitating symptoms for patients with ALS.What’s ALS?Best known for af...
How Education Level Can Affect Chronic Pain
According to one report out of the CDC, chronic pain affects 20 million adults in the US to such a degree that it interferes in their work or daily life. This is a not-insignificant percentage of our population. But a new study shows that people who have a college education report less pain than ...
Iron Levels Could Affect How Fast We Age
Many different factors affect how fast we age. Genetics, environment, exercise, smoking, and other issues all matter. But what about iron levels? New research from the University of Edinburgh shows that blood iron levels could play an important role in the aging process. Iron Levels May Affect th...
Reading Labels to Uncover a Food's Hidden Secrets
Many of the foods we consume are not as healthy as the manufacturer's make them out to be. Over the years, many companies have found small ways to bypass the FDA guidelines. They divulge just enough information to be truthful, but tend to stop just short of telling the absolute truth about a prod...