Health and Wellness
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Inspires Millions Worldwide to Stand Up for Real Food
May 15th, 2012
The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation launches its first-ever Food Revolution Day this Saturday, May 19 to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food.
Men Over 50 Need to Get in The Swing of Preventing and Detecting Skin Cancer Source
May 15th, 2012
As everyone knows, growing older brings an increased number of health concerns. In fact, dermatologists warn that men older than 50 have an increased risk of developing melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.
ShopSmart Poll: 57 percent of women say cost of food keeps them from eating healthy Source
May 15th, 2012
Women find many excuses not to eat healthy and many feel bad about it, but according to a new national poll in the June 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, the cost of healthful foods is the top deterrent that keeps 57 percent of women from doing so. The report also highlights common healthy-eating obstacles and ways to overcome them
Nurse Practitioners Provide Solution to Shortage of Primary Health Providers
May 15th, 2012American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Launches National Public Awareness Campaign
With the United States facing a growing shortage of primary health care providers, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today announced a national campaign to increase public awareness of the critical role nurse practitioners (NPs) play in the American health care system.
Wake Up to Eggs: A protein-Rich Egg Breakfast Can Act as Nature’s Appetite Suppressant
May 15th, 2012Eggs for Breakfast Contributes to Fewer Calories at Lunch, Increased Satiety, and Reduced Hunger Hormones
New research presented at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France reports that eating eggs for breakfast is associated with greater satiety and reduced calorie consumption at lunch than eating wheat-based breakfast foods like ready-to-eat breakfast cereal.
Miss CA USA 2012 Ditches the Treadmill and Hits The Weight Room
May 15th, 2012
"I want a Victoria's Secret model body and a little added 'lift' to my butt," requested Natalie Pack, as if she was sitting on Santa's knee.
Reviva Labs Aids Center That Saves Ocean Mammals
May 15th, 2012
Health Food Stores nationally, along with their customers, have been invited to join in a campaign to help save injured seals, giant sea turtles, dolphins and whales that wash ashore on New Jersey beaches. The effort has been initiated by Reviva Labs, manufacturer of all-natural skin care products, in Hadd
Nearly 4 Million U.S. Seniors Are Food Insecure
May 14th, 2012
Nearly four million US seniors are food insecure. Many of these older Americans live on fixed incomes, and are often forced to choose between buying groceries or paying for health care, housing, or other basic essentials.
How to be a Village for an Autism mom this Mother's Day
May 14th, 2012Lynette Louise of Brain and Body offers these six simple tips
Autism expert Lynette Louise of Brain and Body agrees that every mom deserves to be pampered and recognized on Mother's Day. For parenting partners and kids this is a great opportunity to prove that you appreciate the lengths mom goes to every day, by helping out for one!
New Guidelines: Treatments Can Help Prevent Migraine
May 11th, 2012
Research shows that many treatments can help prevent migraine in certain people, yet few people with migraine who are candidates for these preventive treatments actually use them, according to new guidelines issued by the American Academy of Neurology.
