Over the last several years, the issue of chemicals used in food preparation has received a fair amount of media attention. One such chemical that is commonly used by food producers is pesticides, which are applied to a wide range ...
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Stroke, Heart Attacks and Cold Weather
As shown by the large influx of travelers who head south every winter, very few people enjoy cold weather. Frigid temperatures force those living in colder climates to spend most of their time indoors, and to throw on several layers ...
Read More »Getting Adolescents to Exercise: What Parents Can Do
It’s well known that many Americans do not get enough exercise. Not only does this largely explain the US’s high obesity rate, but a sedentary lifestyle can lead to various other chronic problems later in life. A lack of exercise ...
Read More »Glued to the Couch? Some Reasons to Get Outside
Be honest – you probably don’t spend all that much time outside, right? Well, you’re not alone; a 2008 study by found that Americans were spending much less time enjoying nature than in previous decades. Published in the journal Proceedings ...
Read More »Gardening With Arthritis: Ways to Keep Pain at Bay
Arthritis is a painful disease that 50 million Americans suffer with every year. Despite its severity, it’s still possible for those with arthritis to enjoy regular physical activity. Arthritis sufferers who like to garden, for instance, don’t necessarily have to ...
Read More »What’s in Your Water? Four Dangerous Pollutants
It is almost impossible to count the many ways we use water every single day; bathing, cooking, cleaning and gardening are all good examples as to how important water is to our daily lives. Of course, the most important function ...
Read More »What’s In Our Air? A Look at Six Common Pollutants
Whether it is fears about global warming or persistent problems with smog, the environment seems to be an issue that’s always in the news. Arguably the biggest reason as to why the environment gets so much attention is its potential ...
Read More »The Places Where Germs Like to Lurk
From an early age, we are told that germs pose a significant risk to our health. This is undeniably true, since the term “germ” encompasses a number of disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi. Being so numerous and invisible to the ...
Read More »Honey Bees and Five Other Insects that Sting
The great outdoors have many alluring aspects, especially during the spring and summer months, when the temperatures warm up and plant life blooms. Unfortunately, there are certain drawbacks to going outside during this time of year, not the least of ...
Read More »Golf’s Rich History and Health Benefits
What was your life like at age 19? For most people, the answer would involve trudging through their first year of college, or possibly adjusting to life in the workforce after finishing high school. At such a young age, few ...
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