Empower Your Wellness Journey
Adidas Partners With Tech Firm to Create Kiddie Fitness Tracking Devices
Children need to stay active — especially American children, for whom the looming obesity crisis poses a very real threat. Experts recommend that children participate in muscle training and bone strengthening activities at least three times a week, including activities like jump roping and gymnastics. Public and private agencies have…
The Problem Is Not Just In Flint — Lead Is Found in Thousands of Homes Across The Country
Flint, MI, is not the only city in the United States to suffer from lead poisoning. Newsone reports that Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence is calling to improve America’s water infrastructure. As one of the Congressional leaders looking to get to the bottom of the water crisis in Flint, she explained that…
As Warmer Months Approach, Questions Surrounding How to Protect Against the Zika Virus Remain Pertinent
According to The Huffington Post, health officials have announced that U.S. cities and states need to start thinking more seriously about adopting new mosquito fighting strategies to fight the possibility of a Zika virus outbreak — especially with the coming of warmer weather. The disease-carrying mosquitoes pose a much larger…
New Research Debunks Commonly Held Myths Regarding Alcohol Benefits
Looking to remodel your house or lease a car but don’t have the cash? According to Dr. Sonny Saggar, your answer to putting more cash in your wallet could be as simple as going on an alcoholic fast for a month. And on top of the financial benefits, Saggar also…
Celebrities Are Reaping the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
The newest celebrity fad diet isn’t exactly “new,” considering it’s been around since Biblical times. Indeed, from Jimmy Kimmel to Benedict Cumberbatch, fasting has become the new sanctioned diet of the stars — and for good reason. Unlike many other trending diets, responsible fasting is backed by a wealth of…
High-Protein Diets Lead to Weight Loss and Improved Sleep Quality, Study Says
Weight loss is influenced by a number of factors. Sure, a healthy diet and exercise are essential to dropping the pounds, but without ample sleep, your metabolism takes a hit, making it extremely difficult to achieve your goals. While many studies have been dedicated to investigating the role of sleep…