Heart disease remains the greatest threat to overall health in the United States. It consistently tops the list as the most prominent cause of death, taking the lives of more than 600,000 Americans a year. Doctors Amy Wagers and Rich Lee believe that they have found a way to treat older, out-of-shape hearts and make them new and improved. Wagers explains that the heart … [Read more...]
Turn Down the Heat on Global Warming with Easy, Energy Efficient Adjustments
Going green doesn’t have to cost a lot of green with these free-to-inexpensive tactics that help reduce a home’s carbon footprint. 1. The right light Many people still use the old teardrop shaped lightbulbs. However, the simple switch to spiral style energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs can save up to $70 per year and reduce lighting costs by 75%. 2. Out with the … [Read more...]
Small Farms Increase in the United States
For hundreds of years, the land that is the United States functioned almost entirely as an agrarian state. In other words, almost everyone was either a farmer or belonged to a family of farmers. But over the years, as urbanization increased and the industrial revolution took hold, people began to move into cities to find work in factories, and more recently, office buildings. … [Read more...]
Sleep Deprivation and Easily Accessible Food Linked to Weight Gain
Scientists have determined that sleepless nights and a plethora of food choices can contribute to unexpected weight gain. While a well-stocked kitchen may be a sign of prosperity, it can actually be an unwelcome precursor to packing on extra pounds. If one’s kitchen cabinets are overflowing and he or she isn’t getting enough sleep during the week, the risk of weight gain … [Read more...]
The Best Family Spring Break Vacations
Spring break is one of the most anticipated times of the year for both kids and adults. While kids get this time off by default, many adults also like to take some hard earned PTO in March or April and head toward warmer climates to shake off the chill of winter. However, as with any family vacation, planning a trip during spring break with the kids, grandparents, or other … [Read more...]