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31 May

Posted at 06:39h in Environment, Skin Health

Just in time for summer, Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released their 7th Annual Sunscreen Guide. As with previous years,  this guide rates the safety and efficacy of more than 1,400 sunscreens, lotions, lip products and makeup that claim to offer sun protection. Each year...

29 May

Posted at 06:38h in Lifestyle

The start of the summer travel season means making adjustments to your yoga practice. Here, Erica Rodefer Winters shares tips on how to make life on the road a yogi adventure.  (Source: Yoga Journal) Yesterday was the unofficial start of summer, which means the unofficial beginning...

26 May

Posted at 06:34h in Fertility, Hormones

Are women having babies later in life? Yes indeed. In Europe, percentage of births to moms over 40 has increased from 1.6-3% since the late 1980s.  In the US, 2.6% of births are to women over 40. In fact over 40 women are the only group whose...

26 May

Posted at 06:33h in Diet

Why you should look for colorful corn, arugula, green onions and more on your next trip to a farmer’s market: “If we want to get maximum health benefits from fruits and vegetables, we must choose the right varieties. Studies published within the past 15 years show...

25 May

Posted at 06:31h in Diet

USDA researchers recently published a study assessing the nutrition content of 25 commercially available microgreens, seedlings of vegetables and herbs that have gained popularity in upscale markets and restaurants. Just a few inches tall, they boast intense flavors and vivid colors, but what about their nutritional content?...