On a college campus, and for the rest of your life, it pays to have knowledge of basic lifesaving skills—and enough practice to actually apply them, should the time come to do so. Many students underestimate the value of these skills, or want to avoid taking any more classes than necessary, but you should give… Read more »
Month: May 2018
Saving on Medical Expenses in a World of Rising Healthcare Costs
There’s no question that healthcare is expensive in this country. It doesn’t matter what sort of plan you’re on, you’re paying in one way or another. But is it possible to get good care without overspending? The answer is yes – but only if you have a plan. How to Save on Healthcare Costs… Read more »
More Women Turn to Natural Approaches to Breast Improvement Before Considering Surgery
Breasts are a common area that women are insecure about. This sometimes leads to them considering plastic surgery or other invasive procedures. But, that isn’t always necessary. There are plenty of natural options to enhance the look of your breasts. Some can look just as good as professional work, so try out some of these… Read more »
Seafood Significantly Benefits the Heart
It is predicted that by 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from a type of heart disease globally. In the United States heart attacks are the number one cause of death. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 600,000 people die from heart-related ailments in the country, that is 1 in every 4… Read more »
Mushroom: The New Superfood
As every vegetarian could tell you, mushrooms are an important food in any diet because of its high levels of protein – making it a staple in many vegetarian dishes and used as meat substitutions. Mushrooms are also a great source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, folate, iron and zinc! What people don’t know is… Read more »
Food Industry Gets Wakeup Call As Consumers Are Switching to Sustainable Produce
If you have ever doubted that obesity is a serious problem in Australia, a simple google search should dispel it. For the record, a search using the words obesity and Australia throws up about 769,000 search results. If, after that, there still remain any residual doubts, here is a statistic that leaves absolutely no scope… Read more »
Troubling Stroke Trends in America
When it comes to leading causes of death in the United States, stroke is always near the top of the list. And while there are certain factors which make strokes unpreventable, there are also a number of steps individuals can take to lower their risk. Most adults can name a friend, family member, coworker, or… Read more »
Heart Attack Prevention in Americans Deserves Serious Attention
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States? While you never think you’re going to be victimized by a heart attack, the fact of the matter is that millions of Americans aren’t maintaining healthy tickers – thereby placing them in high-risk categories. The Troubling State of… Read more »