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A Disturbing New Cause of Female Infertility
Posted by: | CommentsApproximately two million women in this country will experience problems conceiving a child. This can be a frustrating problem for many couples who are happily married and have the sincere desire to add a child to their home. While there are a variety of reasons for female infertility, a disturbing new study shows that common chemicals in the environment and in household products may significantly affect fertility in women who long to give birth to a child of their own. Read More→
The Tasty Health Benefits of Black Tea
Posted by: | CommentsGreen tea seems to have become the darling of the health world and for good reason. Studies show that the catechins found in green tea may have some highly beneficial health properties, but don’t let black tea get pushed to the back burner. Black tea appears to have some benefits of its own. What are the health benefits of drinking black tea? Read More→
Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis
Posted by: | CommentsA cancer diagnosis can be terrifying. The word itself, cancer, has the power to send a chill up your spine, conjuring all the grim tales you’ve ever heard of people whose lives were cut short by disease. Receiving such a diagnosis forces you to confront the fact that you now belong to a group whose membership you would never willingly join. A cancer diagnosis may confirm a long-held fear or come as a stunning blow. Either way, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, helpless, even despairing. Read More→
How to Make Your Coffee Healthier
Posted by: | CommentsIs the first thing you reach for in the morning a steaming cup of java? Let’s face it. Many Americans are addicted to their morning cup of coffee and aren’t about to give it up. While some people drink coffee for the caffeine, other people simply enjoy the taste. What about the health value of coffee? This issue remains a cloudy one. Some studies have shown health benefits of drinking coffee including a reduced risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer, and gall bladder disease, while others have shown negative effects, particularly from the caffeine. Fortunately, there are some ways to turn that morning cup of coffee into a healthier drink. Here’s how to make your daily coffee healthier. Read More→