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The Tom Joyner Morning Show announces the Take A Loved One To The Doctor Day Health Fair is coming to Philadelphia on October 19th-20th. To hear the full announcement, listen to the audio right here as well as one of the sponsors for the yearly health festival.
There’s no question that organic food is better for the planet, but there’s no evidence that it’s better for the person eating it, according to a new study. Scientists analyzed four decades of research, and found that organic meat and produce have no more nutritional value or other health benefits than conventional—and cheaper—foods, reports the New […]
Brushing your teeth at least once a day is a good idea for many reasons, but a new study reveals one that you may not have guessed: Regular brushing may shrink your risk of developing dementia, Reuters reports. Researchers followed thousands of elderly people for 18 years, and found that those who said they did not brush […]
Health officials in Indiana & Kentucky say they are investigating farms, distributors & retailers after an outbreak of salmonella that has killed 2 & sickened at least 141 people nationwide! Officials advised all Indiana residents to discard cantaloupes purchased since July 7. Be careful yall!
Is a diet rich in whole eggs nearly as artery clogging as smoking? That’s the premise of a new study, published Aug. 14 in the journal, Atherosclerosis. Dr. J. David Spence, a professor of neurology at Western University in Canada found a relationship between egg yolk consumption and the development of atherosclerosis, a condition that contributes […]
More nuts for healthier nuts? That’s the theory behind new research out of the University of California. Led by Professor Wendie Robbins, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., the researchers tested 117 healthy men with normal Western diets. Half the group received 75 grams (about 2.5 ounces) of walnuts each day for 12 weeks, while half served as […]
Most people don’t often think about their blood type unless they are going to give blood or get blood. But it may become more important than ever. According to a new study, the type of blood you have may actually help predict whether you are at risk for heart disease. Researchers looked at 90,000 people […]
It is a fact: food prices are high and healthy foods are expensive. However, you can enjoy all of the benefits of healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to save money on healthy and nutritious food. Also Check Out: Save Money Monday: Saving Money On Healthy, Nutritious Food, […]
The Well blog of the New York Times takes note of two popular drinks among Olympic athletes this year—beetroot juice and tart cherry juice. While scientific studies haven’t fully backed up their claims, modern athletes seem convinced they provide a natural boost. A few details: Beetroot juice: The best guess is that it improves the flow of blood and oxygen, […]
Time and again, we’re told breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but for children, it’s even more essential to start the day fueled up. Not only do kids use lots of energy in the classroom and the playground, but they’re growing, too. And, the right kind of nutritious breakfast gives a […]
Getting less than six hours of sleep per night? It may be time to rethink your schedule. Some 30% of American working adults sleep less than six hours—thus quadrupling their risk of stroke, compared to those who get seven or eight hours, a new study finds. It’s the first time stroke has been linked to […]
Jogging regularly could add about six years to your life, a new Danish study suggests. “The results of our research allow us to definitively answer the question of whether jogging is good for your health,” Peter Schnohr, chief cardiologist of the long-term Copenhagen City Heart Study, said in a news release from the European Society […]