Health Blogs

November 18, 2019

You’ve seen plenty of candy and sweet treats turned into cereals in the past (think Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs, Oreo O’s, Cookie Crisps and French Toast Crunch). But the newest sugary sweet-turned-cereal creation might tug at your...

November 18, 2019

Whether you love them or hate them, the holidays are fast approaching. While there will be socializing, gifts, maybe a few games and plenty of time with the family, holiday season typically revolves around two things: food and alcohol. If...

November 17, 2019

According to a new report by Blue Cross Blue Shield, millennials are in trouble when it comes to their health. Researchers say that the way things are going, millennials could experience a 40% increase in mortality compared to Gen Xers of the same...

November 17, 2019

Hiccups are the result of an involuntary spasm of your diaphragm, which is a muscle in your chest that plays a role in breathing. As your diaphragm tightens, the space between your vocal cords closes, leading to the characteristic "hic" sound....

November 16, 2019

Between 1.1 million and 1.9 million children and teens get a concussion every year. The old rules on what children should or should not do after suffering a concussion have been revised, making it easier for kids to recover both physically and...

November 16, 2019

You’ve heard of dopamine, correct? It’s a neurotransmitter in your brain that’s released in response to pleasure and reward. That dopamine release is the good feeling you get in response to drugs, food, exercise, sex and other...

November 15, 2019

By now, you should be thoroughly aware of the dangers of vaping. E- cigarette devices contain toxic nicotine, heavy metals , fine particulate matter and formaldehyde, and even threaten bystanders exposed to their second-hand "smoke.” Thanks to...

November 15, 2019

Are you a nervous driver? If so, you’re not alone. Admitting that driving stresses you out doesn’t mean you’re a bad driver — it likely means your senses are in overdrive and your brain is considering all possible scenarios...

November 14, 2019

Human fertility is in a downward spiral, and scientists are warning that modern life — with its technological and chemical “progress” — is likely to blame. While female infertility tends to get the most attention, male...

November 14, 2019

According to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity, children become less and less active with each year of elementary school. Researchers at the University of Bristol monitored more than 2,000 children from 57 schools in...