Real Wellness
What exactly is whey protein? It’s the isolated form of protein found in whey, the liquid that remains after milk has been curdled and strained. First, let’s talk about the different types of whey protein available. Whey protein isolate: This is whey protein in its most pure form. It’s about 90 percent protein by weight, […]
How many mornings do you wake up and feel like you have been run over by a truck in your sleep? Joint stiffness and pain are standard, especially in the morning, and can severely interfere with your quality of life. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 14.6 million Americans had […]
From apples, oranges and pumpkins to carrots, nuts and coffee, nearly a third of the United States’ food supply depends on the honeybee to grow. Bee die-off isn’t some trendy, eco-friendly cause taken up by a few bloggers and advocacy groups. It’s a real problem, and it’s one for which we are at fault. So […]
There are few worse feelings in the world for a mother than when a baby is born with a heart defect. Congenital heart defects, such as holes between heart chambers, occur in up to 1 in 100 babies in the United States. Some of these defects require complicated surgeries right after a baby is born, […]
Although we often feel like nothing can replace the delicious flavor of our favorite childhood junk foods, the idea that all healthy foods are tasteless, bland and boring is false. Read on for 8 foods that are more delicious (and a whole lot healthier) than your beloved junk food snacks. Strawberries Strawberries are one of […]
I don’t know about you, but I remember when I was a kid and I loved to steal my mother’s raw cookie dough from the bowl (oops, the cat is out of the bag). She would turn away for a minute and the theft was easy and swift. However, one time I was caught red-handed […]
Did you know that when you turn on a light to do a little bedtime reading, you are putting your health at risk? Nighttime lighting can throw off your sleep schedule and disrupt your body’s internal clock. Being deprived of sleep can lead to illness and diseases like depression, memory loss, cancer, and more. Exposure […]
For centuries, foragers in parts of Europe have prized a strange looking mushroom called the false morel. Its unusual folds and earthy flavor have earned it a place at the table in mountain villages and, more recently, among adventurous food lovers who seek out rare ingredients. But new research from France suggests that this culinary […]
A new advisory group linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says toddlers should get separate MMR and varicella shots for their first dose instead of the combined MMRV vaccine. The reason is a small, short‑term increase in fever‑related seizures after the combo shot. Here is what changed, how it differs from mainstream guidance, and what it means for your next pediatric visit.
For people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life is already full of challenges. Now research shows that women with PTSD have an additional reason to worry — heart attack or stroke. And as it turns out, women are twice as likely to develop PTSD as men. The data used for the study was gathered during […]
