MediMatters

Does Bar Soap Really Hold Onto Germs

We've all been brought up to believe that in order to remove icky stuff from our hands and pretty much our entire bodies we should wash and clean ourselves with soap. But bar soap in essence just removes grime and germs from your skin it doesn't kill bacteria; it just moves it from one location to the next...



Now With You, Now Without: My Journey Through Life and Loss

In the final months of her husband's terminal illness, Kathryn Leigh Scott was determined to make the most of every precious minute they had left. Despite Geoff's debilitating condition and the difficulties of caregiving, the couple decided to travel the world...



Five tips for healthy sight

Millions of individuals experience eye problems each year. Some eye issues result in permanent vision loss or blindness, while others can be corrected with contact lenses or glasses...



Am I Wrong for Following the 5 Second Rule

It's a bummer when you unwrap that miniature piece of chocolate only to have it drop on the floor. Who wouldn't be tempted to eat it anyway, especially if it only landed on the ground for a few seconds; after all, there's a 'five-second rule, right...



How does stress make us ill - study sheds light

Psychological stress is a well-known risk factor for illness, but how exactly does it make us sick? A new study has provided some interesting insight...



Why Seniors Need To Eat Right And Healthy As They Age

True, eating a well-balanced diet is important at any age, but when you enter into the golden era of your life, you need to give more attention and importance to what you eat. Yes, you have heard this advice before; older adults need to pay special emphasis on their diet…

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Does Bar Soap Really Hold Onto Germs

We've all been brought up to believe that in order to remove icky stuff from our hands and pretty much our entire bodies we should wash and clean ourselves with soap. But bar soap in essence just removes grime and germs from your skin it doesn't kill bacteria; it just moves it from one location to the next...



Now With You, Now Without: My Journey Through Life and Loss

In the final months of her husband's terminal illness, Kathryn Leigh Scott was determined to make the most of every precious minute they had left. Despite Geoff's debilitating condition and the difficulties of caregiving, the couple decided to travel the world...



Five tips for healthy sight

Millions of individuals experience eye problems each year. Some eye issues result in permanent vision loss or blindness, while others can be corrected with contact lenses or glasses...



Am I Wrong for Following the 5 Second Rule

It's a bummer when you unwrap that miniature piece of chocolate only to have it drop on the floor. Who wouldn't be tempted to eat it anyway, especially if it only landed on the ground for a few seconds; after all, there's a 'five-second rule, right...



How does stress make us ill - study sheds light

Psychological stress is a well-known risk factor for illness, but how exactly does it make us sick? A new study has provided some interesting insight...



Why Seniors Need To Eat Right And Healthy As They Age

True, eating a well-balanced diet is important at any age, but when you enter into the golden era of your life, you need to give more attention and importance to what you eat. Yes, you have heard this advice before; older adults need to pay special emphasis on their diet…



The top 10 mental health apps

Apps are available for everything these days ' from shopping to entertainment and travel. Apps that claim to help look after your mental health and well-being are also available. So, we have selected the best apps for mental health...



Diet is the key to kids health and happiness

A new analysis finds that children who eat healthfully are more likely to be happy, and those who are happy are more likely to eat healthfully. Interestingly, these links were independent of weight...



How blueberries help to kill cancer cells

Blueberries are sometimes branded a "superfood," and for good reason; they are packed full of antioxidants that offer a wealth of health benefits. Now, a new study has uncovered another use for these little berries: helping to treat cancer...



Happiness, Health, and Healing: A Natural Foundation for a Healthy Mind

Today, more than ever, we are plagued with a myriad of stress and factors that can make any person suffer issues from simple anxiety to clinical depression. Children, finances, physical health, church, work, school, neighbors, family, friends, and our own minds and decisions can play a role in how we think, act, and live...



Why we choose the donut over the apple

Everyone knows that an apple per day is a more healthful option than a donut and yet, given the choice, many people would still choose the donut...



Surprise Findings with Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is one of the most important nutrients in the energy system. It is also an integral antioxidant and helps promote healthy aging. It has an outstanding reputation for heart, cholesterol, and blood pressure support...

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