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Nuts: Not Only Brain Food – But Also Mood Food

For ages now, there have been countless researches dedicated to discovering whether certain foods can make one smarter. So began the belief that nuts and seeds provide the best nutrients that make the brain work better. Enhanced brainpower was what everyone believed they would get with regular munching on seeds and regular nuts such as almonds, cashews,... [Read more]

Summer Before College Top Time for Teen Drinking

Students test their boundaries and spend time at parties with friends before leaving for college; they also overestimate how much drinking takes place on college campuses. Preparing for a son or daughter to leave for college is a stressful time for any parent. But along with worries about buying furniture for their dorm room and paying for college,... [Read more]

Understanding Prescription Drug Abuse

When it comes to drug abuse the cause is generally a hardcore drug such as Heroin, Cocaine, Ecstasy etc. But as of late, Prescription Drug Abuse has also become a major source of concern. When you think about it, this is not a big surprise. As law enforcement does more each day to keep dangerous drugs off the streets, addicts are finding new ways to... [Read more]

Why is a Cancer prevention diet extremely important for us?

What we fill in our plates is extremely important because our diet not only provides us with the energy to complete our day to day activities but it also helps in the efficient function of our bodies. When we know that our diet can prevent diseases we should definitely incorporate a healthy diet in to our everyday lives. A Cancer prevention diet should... [Read more]

How Addiction Impacts the Workplace

American businesses lose at least 500 million man-hours each year because of decreased productivity due to alcohol problems suffered by their employees. Helping employees get treatment can save companies money in the short-term and the long-term. The old adage that a person who is dealing with drug or alcohol problems cannot hold down a steady job... [Read more]

U.S. medical programs missing millions of kids: report (Reuters)

Reuters – An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report. See the original post here:  U.S. medical programs missing millions of kids: report (Reuters)  Read More →

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP)

AP – Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection? See the original post here:  Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP)  Read More →

Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer (AP)

AP – People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. See original here:  Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer (AP)  Read More →

Timer may help kids’ bladder control problems (Reuters)

Reuters – Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests. See the rest here: Timer may help kids’ bladder control problems (Reuters)  Read More →

Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases (Reuters)

Reuters – Two agencies investigating claims that Procter & Gamble Co’s Pampers Dry Max gave children severe diaper rash reported Thursday that they have found no specific cause linking the diapers to rashes. See original here: Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases (Reuters)  Read More →