Natural Solutions
National Bike to School Day Grows
May 7th, 2013
Thousands of children across the country will be strapping on helmets, kicking up kickstands, and putting their mettle to the pedal as they ride their bikes to school on Wednesday, May 8, in celebration of the second annual National Bike to School Day.
American Strawberry Consumption Doubles in Two Decades
May 7th, 2013
May is National Strawberry Month, a time when farmers and consumers alike celebrate the peak abundance of America's favorite fruit. Strawberries are a fond and familiar fare at any time of day. According to the US Department of Food and Agriculture, Americans now consume twice as many strawberries than two decades ago.
Cash-Strapped Americans Delaying Dental Care
May 7th, 2013
More than one in three American adults (36 percent) has delayed or will delay dental care due to the uncertain US economy and their lingering fears about their current financial situation, and they are making that decision despite understanding the long-term implications: more than 80 percent indicated that they knew that delaying dental care would cost them more in the long run.
National Pet Week
May 3rd, 2013
Pet owners love to show their pets affection by showering them with toys, fancy collars and even clothes. In fact, a recent survey indicated dog and cat owners spent five billion on gifts for their dogs and cats during the 2012 holiday season.
One in Five Adults Meet Overall Physical Activity Guidelines
May 3rd, 2013
About 20 percent of US adults are meeting both the aerobic and muscle strengthening components of the federal government's physical activity recommendations, according to a report published in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a journal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pet Look-Alike Photo Contest!
May 3rd, 2013
In celebration of National Pet Month, Emeritus Senior Living is hosting a Pet Look-Alike Photo Contest on its Facebook page. To enter, click here, and follow the instructions.
Powerful Antioxidant Herb Promotes Relaxation and Total Body Health
May 3rd, 2013For centuries, Honokiol, an active ingredient in Magnolia tree bark, has been used in traditional Asian practices to support healthy cells, relaxation and more. Now, nutraceutical pioneer EcoNugenics, Inc., is proud to offer the most highly purified Honokiol dietary supplement on the market.
Top 5 Healthy-Aging Related Claims
May 3rd, 2013
Innova Market Insights has identified the top five health claims for functional foods and drinks marketed to older consumers. Health optimization has become an increasing focus for an aging population, driven by rising consumer understanding of the role of a healthy diet in extending the active years.
I Did It My Way:
May 3rd, 2013Half of 100-Year-Olds Say They Wouldn’t Change a Thing
A new survey finds that a longer life doesn’t necessarily mean a longer list of regrets. When asked what they would have done differently if they knew they would live to 100, 50 percent of centenarians polled in UnitedHealthcare’s eighth annual 100@100 survey answered, “not a thing.”
MDA Highlights Poignant "Anyone's Life Story" Series
May 2nd, 2013
National ALS Awareness Month begins today and the Muscular Dystrophy Association honors those living with the disease by featuring five unique online stories in MDA's "ALS: Anyone's Life Story" series.
