Research finds black carbon breathed by mothers can cross into unborn children Air pollution particles have been found on the foetal side of placentas, indicating that unborn babies are directly exposed to the black carbon produced by motor traffic and fuel burning. The research is the first study to show the placental barrier can be penetrated [...]

(NaturalHealth365)  Garlic and onions are a big deal – financially and healthwise.  For example, did you know that U.S. farmers produce about 6.98 billion pounds of onions – generating $5-7 billion dollars in sales – every year?  Garlic, although much lighter, has a total production of about 400 million pounds – every year.  Pretty impressive, right?  Well, [...]

Hands Clean hands are important to control the spread of germs. But health care workers, on average, sanitize theirs less than half the times they should, researchers have found. That raises the risk of infection when you visit your doctor’s office or a hospital. What can you do? Ask your provider to wash up before [...]

Although a bladder infection and an overactive bladder have some similar symptoms, they also have key differences. Read on to learn more. You feel an overwhelming urge to go, almost so strong you can’t control it, but is it a bladder infection or an overactive bladder? While only a doctor can make the correct diagnosis, [...]

(NaturalHealth365) When most people think about air pollution, they often think of big plumes of smoke from industrial smokestacks rising into the air. However, while pollution outdoors is a problem, the bigger problem is actually indoor air pollution.  Poor ventilation, trapped air plus the many environmental toxins we know of – can result in a [...]

Look for a pair that are functional and flexible A form of exercise that almost anyone can enjoy in any season, walking is a heart-healthy aerobic exercise that reaps many health benefits. Though walking itself is free, the biggest investment you should make is finding the right pair of walking shoes to best support your feet and protect you [...]

Quit hanging around people while they vape. When vaping first gained popularity, it was marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. However, a recent surge in illnesses, hospitalizations — and even deaths — has shown that there may be much scarier health risks associated with e-cigarettes than we thought. Products like Juul are wildly addictive and popular among teens, leading [...]

Dealing with nervousness and anxiety It’s that time again. As summer winds down, we find ourselves wandering along store aisles, kids in tow, clutching the new school supply lists.   Are your kids excited about a new school year? Are they nervous? Do you think they might have some anxiety? To help your child with these various [...]

A workout that combines the best of cardio and total-body strength training Climbing is a natural movement in the human body. It’s how we’ve evolved and lived since the caveman era. We’re built to climb, move and explore. Today, climbing is proving to be effective when it comes to exercise too. A workout on a [...]