Does Sunscreen Actually Work?

According to a new study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, sunscreen may not be effectively protecting people from harmful UV rays.
Most people choose a sunscreen based on the SPF number that is found on the front of the bottle. But the SPF, which protects against UVB rays says nothing about [...]

Got the Munchies? 5 Tips to Avoid Adding Extra Pounds

Everyone loves to snack on those high-calorie junk food delicacies that can lead to an ultimately unhealthy diet, and severe health issues such as heart disease, and obesity. In order to avoid the dangerous traps that lure us into these harmful eating habits here are 5 tips to abide by:
1.) Did you know that [...]

Diabetes Becoming More Prevalent in Americans

I have been around diabetes all my life. Although I myself don’t have it, my father was a diabetic for a little over 40 years and I learned about the disease and its dangers vicariously through him. Sadly, the number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, up about 3 million [...]

Humans Re-growing Limbs: Fact or Science Fiction?

Could what was once a phenomenon only found in Starfish and Salamanders now actually be amedical breakthrough in American health? According to a recent article, last week in Texas, Army Sgt. Shiloh Harris underwent a history-making procedure that may help him re-grow his finger that was lost during battle. Doctors applied a special powder to [...]

Cell Phones Causing Stress for Teens

What age is too young for a child to have a cell phone? In today’s technology driven age, this is a very popular question among parents and the answers vary. My 14 year old niece just recently got a cell phone, but I’ve known children as young as 10 who have their own phone. Now, [...]

A New Wave of Therapy

Will Hillis is an 8-year-old boy from Dunwoody, Georgia who has cerebral palsy. The young boy has difficulties walking, and standing yet when he is riding horseback his emotional, and physical strength soars along with his confidence.
According to CNN, Hillis is one of many children and adults who have engaged in a new wave of [...]

Video Games: A Healthy Alternative?

There was a time about 10 years ago when video games were the target for much scrutiny. Parentsкомпютри would encourage their children to go outside and get exercise rather than plopping themselves in front of the TV and damaging their brain cells. But a recent video posted on CNN.com sheds a new light on the [...]

Hands on Massage: Heaven on Earth, or Devil in Disguise?

I’m pretty sure that almost everyone will agree that getting a hands-on-massage from a friend or loved one is one of the best feelings in the world. Massage therapy has become a growing interest amongst many people within the last few years, and the business has flourished. But some people who are looking to ease [...]

Is Your Privacy at Risk?

Imagine you are home on a Sunday evening surfing the web and suddenly you come across your name. Curious as to what this might be, you click on the link and shockingly discover that you are staring at your personal health information. According to an article posted by CNN.com, your private health details may be [...]

Can Vitamins Kill You?

According to an article published by CNN this year, taking vitamins such as vitamins A and E (which are antioxidants) may actually increase your risk of death. A review of 67 studies, which was published by The Cochrane Collaboration, involved more than 230,000 people and found “no convincing evidence” that vitamins (specifically beta-carotene, vitamin [...]