You’ve probably heard that everyone needs eight hours of sleep each night. Actually, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), the amount of sleep we need varies according to age.
Americans love peanuts. Here’s the proof: the average American eats about seven pounds of peanuts and peanut products every year. And, in case you want to mark it on your
We’ve all heard the buzz about sugar: too much of the sweet stuff is not good for you. But is that really true? What’s so bad about sugar? I decided
Life is full of emotional ups and downs. From time to time everyone feels sad, disappointed, or discouraged. These “blue” feelings usually occur in response to circumstances and it is
Chances are, you know someone who is going through a difficult time right now¾job loss, divorce, cancer, miscarriage, or another hardship. If you know a person with a problem, you
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood as it pumps through your body. Blood pressure is expressed as a fraction such as 120 80 The
Chocolate is good for you? Well, yes. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But I’m happy to tell you that it really is true. Chocolate benefits your
If your typical day includes a steaming cup of coffee (or two or three), you are not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority—83% of all Americans drink coffee. As
Did the title of this article catch your eye? If so, you are no doubt wondering what this medicine could be and what can happen to older adults who take
Flip flops first appeared in the U.S. after World War II when soldiers brought this novelty footwear home from Japan. Since that humble debut, flip flops have become the warm
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