Regular consumption of sugar is considered harmful to our health, including increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. However, there is one natural sugar that is an exception. It has even been found to benefit cardiovascular health and blood sugar control, and it is honey. Honey Contains Polyphenols That Protect the Cardiovascular System…
Healthy Ginger Snaps (Recipe)
There’s something special about a fresh ginger snap during the holiday season. The warming spices and rich molasses simply hit the spot, especially with a hot cup of tea. Unfortunately, many ginger snap recipes don’t make the cut when it comes to quality and clean ingredients. In this recipe, you can be sure that you…
The Winter Solstice and Your Health
The holiday season is a crazy time for many people. What should be a joyous and revitalizing time of year actually makes some cringe with the thought of endless shopping, meaningless events to attend, obligations, and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The commercialization and craziness of the holidays are certainly one reason we feel stressed…
Perfectionist Teens Reported More Depression, Stress During COVID-19
Perfectionists are sometimes thought of as superheroes: people who are high achievers and seem to always have it all together. Perfectionism is different from simply trying to do a good job or even seeking excellence. Rather, perfectionism refers to rigidly requiring nothing short of absolute perfection and being highly self-critical. Our recent study, published in…
Study: Men, Women Benefit From Exercise at Different Times of Day
Though the advantages of exercise are well known, for middle-aged and elderly people, exercise is an essential everyday activity. Physical immunity can decrease with age, leaving one more vulnerable to everything from simple colds to chronic diseases. Exercise helps strengthen immunity and prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other ailments. To reap the benefits of exercise,…
Colorado Man’s Close-Up Photos of Perfect 12-Point Snowflakes Look Incredibly Amazing
Armed with camera gear and a single black sock, a Colorado man has amassed a mind-blowing photo series of magnified snowflakes that look so complex and perfect that it’s hard to believe they’re real. Colorado-born and raised, 51-year-old “storm doctor” Jason Persoff is a father of three, a physician, and an associate professor of medicine…
The Mystery of Santa Claus Has an Influence on How Children See the World
“May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” —Unknown (Warning: Santa Claus spoiler alert) Many of my early childhood memories are now cloudy and faint, as if lingering in some kind of ethereal, dream-like world, partially hidden in a shroud of mist and mystery. But there are a handful…
Risk of Sudden Hearing Loss Doubled in the Elderly after COVID Shots
Loss of hearing in the elderly is common affecting both the patient and the people around them trying to communicate. I have noticed many of my vaccinated elderly patients developing progressive hearing loss. Nieminen et al have conducted an extensive hearing assessment of patients in Finland after COVID-19 vaccination and compared them to the unvaccinated….
DIY Nut Butter (Recipe)
How do I make my own nut butter? Answer: Gift yourself this holiday season with homemade nut butter. You’ll never go back to store-bought after you experience fresh and oh-so-creamy butters made with your favorite nut or combination of nuts — how about peanut, almond, or cashew? Perhaps a pistachio-sunflower seed combo? It’s not only…
Low-Income Kids Choose Between Christmas Gifts for Themselves and Their Parents
The toughest question these kid would face this Christmas season. (Video by Rob Bliss) …
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