BY CHERYL BIGUS SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 You endocrine system is an information superhighway that regulates your bodily functions. It releases hormone “messengers” through your body’s glands to stimulate and regulate everything your body does to keep you alive. Understanding … Continue reading
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Dirty Dozen 2022: Produce with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by three greens – kale, collard and mustard – nectarines, apples, grapes, and bell and hot … Continue reading
The Youthful Personality Traits Linked To Long Life
People with these personality traits as teenagers are likely to live longer. Empathy, calmness and energy are among the personality traits that predict a long life, new research finds. These teenage personality traits predicted people’s longevity five decades later. Along … Continue reading
Environmental Groups Applaud Loblaw’s Commitment to Phase Out Receipts With Phenol
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is winning praise from a coalition of environmental, health and labour groups for its commitment to stop using receipt paper that contains a potentially dangerous chemical. The grocery and drugstore chain confirmed Tuesday its plan to transition … Continue reading
This Simple Exercise Triples Weight Loss
Around one-third of people over 65 are overweight or obese. Bursts of short, high-intensity exercise can triple weight loss, research finds. Known as ‘interval training’, or HIIT, the exercise can burn off more calories in a shorter period of time. … Continue reading
Weight Loss: The Best Meal Timings To Slim Down
The meal timings that increase weight loss, lower blood sugar and fight diabetes. Starting the day with an energy-boosting breakfast, having a medium-sized lunch and ending with a humble dinner might be the answer to weight loss, research finds. The … Continue reading
15 Healthy Choices To Help You Be Your Best Self
How Many Of These Healthy Habits Have You Incorporated Into Your Lifestyle? Take the Stairs instead of the elevator Find Something Active You Enjoy and stay active Read Labels and be on guard for less than healthy ingredients … Continue reading
The Healthiest Water to Drink: Is There Such a Thing?
The science is clear: Staying hydrated and drinking enough water has health benefits. Hydration can help lubricate and cushion joints, protect sensitive tissues in your body, flush out waste and keep your immune system and even your skin healthy. Yet … Continue reading
Can Eating Organic Food Lower Your Cancer Risk?
In a study, those who ate more organic produce, dairy, meat and other products had 25 percent fewer cancer diagnoses over all, especially lymphoma and breast cancer. People who buy organic food are usually convinced it’s better for their health, … Continue reading
11 Sneaky Things Other Than Food & Exercise That May Affect Your Weight
And how to make them work in your favor The great recession What do economics have to do with health? At most universities they’re not even in the same building! But it turns out that a dip in the economy … Continue reading
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