Lifestyle Factors Linked To Heart Health May Also Help Protect Against Kidney Stones

HealthDay (5/17, Salamon) reported that "the same lifestyle factors that are linked to healthy hearts and bones can also keep painful kidney stones at bay," according to research presented at a urological medicine meeting. One study suggested that "women with higher calcium intakes were at reduced risk of" kidneys stones. Another study found that "statins, … Continue reading Lifestyle Factors Linked To Heart Health May Also Help Protect Against Kidney Stones

Muscle-shaping 101: 5 Tips

[ I love reading fresh fitness articles... and this one by Jon Benson fits the bill. You really should check this out... enjoy! } Ever heard of Rowdy Gains? Rowdy was swimmer and Olympic gold-medalist in the 1984 Olympics. But that’s not what made Rowdy special. And certainly not what makes his story worth reading … Continue reading Muscle-shaping 101: 5 Tips

Antibiotic Use During Infancy May Increase Risk For Developing Childhood Asthma

WebMD (5/16, Nierenberg) reported that infants who are given "antibiotics during the first year of life may be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma by age 18," according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from "22 previous studies published between 1950 and July 1, 2010," and found that infants … Continue reading Antibiotic Use During Infancy May Increase Risk For Developing Childhood Asthma

Live Your Life With the 4 P’s (part one)

What are the four P's that I personally live by? In a nutshell, they are passion, persistence, positivity, and purpose. I am confident that if you live your life by these four simple statutes or I like to call them pillars, you do not need to chase success, success will follow you. In this blog, … Continue reading Live Your Life With the 4 P’s (part one)

Coffee Drinkers Have More Good Health News

Coffee's health benefits show how the antioxidants in caffeine fight damage-causing free radicals. Caffeine's jolt may do more than just keep you awake. A new study supports coffee's health benefits by showing how the antioxidants in caffeine fight damage-causing free radicals. Researchers say their experiments explain the chemistry of how the antioxidants in caffeine seek … Continue reading Coffee Drinkers Have More Good Health News