May is celebrated as National Stroke Awareness Month, with doctors and other healthcare professionals working to educate the public about the importance of reducing their risk of stroke. “Stroke is...
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Category - Lifestyle
Groundbreaking New Study Finds a Shocking Benefit to Daily Aspirin Use
Aspirin may very well be the closest thing we have to a modern-day miracle drug. In addition to alleviating headaches and minor pain, aspirin is often recommended as a way to prevent heart attack or...
Check Out the Top Food Trends of 2016
You might not think of the grocery store as a place to showcase trends, but the eating patterns of most adults in the United States have changed significantly in the last five to 10 years. After...
A Surprising Benefit of Adding Maple Syrup to Your Pancakes
If there’s nothing you love more than fresh buttermilk pancakes covered in maple syrup, we have great news for you! According to experiments by researchers at McGill University, a concentrated...
Got a Picky Eater in the House? Here’s How to Stay Strong!
Does your toddler hate all foods except for chicken nuggets, PB & J, and mac & cheese? Picky eaters can make you feel like you’re losing your mind, but don’t give up. The battle...
Breastfeeding Keeps Babies from Becoming Obese? Not Necessarily!
In the so-called Mommy Wars, the battle between breastfeeding and formula feeding moms continues to be a point of contention. Breastfeeding moms often cite the desire to decrease their child’s...
If You’re Worried About Your Teen Abusing Illegal Drugs, You’re Missing the Big Picture
What worries you most about parenting a teenager? If the thought of your teen experimenting with illegal drugs is what’s keeping you up at night, keep in mind that the real danger may be closer...
The 21 Most Dangerous Foods You Must Stop Eating NOW
We have such a wide variety of foods available to us these days that sometimes it’s hard to decide what we want to eat. These 21 foods should make you think twice before you try them. They...