Healthy Living News & Tips

A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control has reported that washing hands is the first line of defense against catching and passing on germs and viruses. In fact, you're less likely to catch anything from sharing a kiss than shaking hands.

Hand hygiene is quite important since we can quickly and easily spread germs by just going about our daily business. Read the rest of this entry »

According to new research, breastfed babies typically won't have to be deceived into eating fruits and veggies like recent popular cookbooks encourage. Instead, if their mom regularly Read the rest of this entry »

A recent study has uncovered a link between obesity and ovulation, as well as infertility in women who ovulate regularly.

The study featured in Human Reproduction and reported on WebMD noted that severely obese women were 43% less likely Read the rest of this entry »

A study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology reported that children eating a diet high in fruity vegetables saw a reduced number of allergies and wheezing.

Fruity vegetables that they tested and had a positive influence included tomatoes, eggplants, cucumber, green beans and zucchini.

Additionally, they found children that ate fish or fish oil also saw a reduction in allergic reactions.

This is another in a line of studies that is showing the effects of diet on every day conditions like allergies, weight gain, disease and longevity, especially in children. Keeping children's diets clear of processed and modified foods, and high in fresh fruits and vegetables will gain them fewer sick days and more fun growing up in a healthy environment.

Source: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

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