We’ve known for some time that too much sitting increases your risk of diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and early death. But until now it’s been unclear how much standing during the work day may counter this increased risk. Guidelines published today in the British Journal of Sports Medicine urge employers change their workplace culture and social norms around the ... Read More »
Medicinal cannabis is back in the news again after a planned trial to grow it in Norfolk Island was blocked by the federal government last week. The media is ablaze with political rumblings and tales of public woe, but what does science have to say on the subject? Read More »
Brain damage is caused by persistent depression rather than being a predisposing factor for it, researchers have finally concluded after decades of unconfirmed hypothesising. A study published in Molecular Psychiatry today has proved once and for all that recurrent depression shrinks the hippocampus – an area of the brain responsible for forming new memories – leading to a loss of ... Read More »
It’s that time of year when we raise a glass to celebrate Christmas, the beginning of holidays, the new year, or simply to join with our friends. Many of us will pay a price, even if it’s “just” in the form of a hangover. Hangovers affect people in different ways, ranging from simple discomfort to such a debilitating experience you ... Read More »
Around a third of the population have trouble sleeping, including difficulties maintaining sleep throughout the night. While night time awakenings are distressing for most sufferers, there is some evidence from our recent past that suggests this period of wakefulness occurring between two separate sleep periods was the norm. Read More »
After much research and looking at the pros and cons of which juicer to purchase, I decided to buy the Omega 8006 Single Gear, Dual Stage Masticating Juicer for $299.00. They have the same model in white for $259.00, the Omega 8004, but I read that after a while the white part would get stained from the juice so I ... Read More »
By: Jefferson Tobkin The main focus here is on the amazing health benefits of juicing, but seeing how diet and nutrition are related, I feel that it is important to elucidate some concerns of mine first. I will suggest things that you should do, but also recommend small tricks to avoid some things you shouldn’t. I don’t know about you, ... Read More »
By: Jefferson Tobkin The coconut is a fruit that is widely known for its health promoting properties. Simply crack a hole in a coconut, stick a straw in it, and you have yourself a healthy drink with its own cup. You’ll quickly feel refreshed and hydrated due to the electrolytes in it and luckily for us, it tastes amazing too! ... Read More »
Today information on health is much more easily accessible than even five years ago. Still, there are so many different perspectives on which path is the most optimal to health and longevity and I know it can be pretty confusing. I think to give some clarity it would be best to go to the root of the problem, not simply ... Read More »
I experienced the clearest indication of the effectiveness of vitamin D was when I was visiting my father in D.C. one weekend. He was on a business trip from Korea and stopped by the east coast for a week. While he was in Korea, he spent well over a month of visiting four or five doctors, trying to figure out ... Read More »
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