1) ONE MORE TIME PLEASE – WHAT DOES SPF MEAN? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. It is actually a measure of UVB protection. To determine this, scientists mimic high noon sun indoors and expose people with sunblock and without sunblock and compare how long it takes both
By now, we all know the detrimental effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays to our skin, but did you know your eyes are just as prone to these effects? While it’s difficult to say exactly how much UV exposure damages the eye over time, we do
Spring has sprung and I always love to try and shop for in-season produce for my family. If you’re willing to try out new produce—picky eaters too—try some of these healthy swaps and you may be surprised! Watercress This green is full of vitamin K
By now, most of us know that the more high fructose corn syrup we ingest, the more likely our waistlines and blood sugar tolerance will suffer. A new study suggests that the amount of high fructose we take in also adversely affects our lipid profiles; like
A recent study by the Mayo Clinic looked at cognitively healthy senior citizens and found that those who pursued artistic interests were 73% less likely to develop cognitive impairment. Those who engaged in social activities regularly lowered their risk of cognitive impairment by 55%. Furthermore, people
Spring is finally here! After a difficult winter for most of the country, I’m reticent to complain even a little bit about springtime allergies. Yet the fact is that seasonal allergies have begun and many of us are affected! Whether we are dealing with itchy and
An interesting new study by a Korean research team recently published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism proves good news for you early birds! Over 1,600 people were studied and classified based on their sleep and wake cycles. People either stayed up late on
Feel like your eyes are dry from all that screen time? A study published in the journal Head and Face Medicine evaluated the effects of incorporating yoga practice into the daily routines of people with dry eyes who spent more than six hours a day in
I’ve been on a mission to eliminate and detox my home of toxins! More about that here. My new focus? Finding alternatives to cleansers and common household cleaners that are full of toxins and chemicals. This is especially important in the kitchen where all our food
Researchers have developed a gel that men can rub into their shoulders and upper arms daily which gradually reduces their sperm count to levels that prevent pregnancy. The gel is so promising that it will now be the star in the largest effort in the
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