Healthy Living Articles

Are you considering becoming a midwife? With the different credentials available, you may be confused about the path to take. This overview of the four types of midwives should help you.

First we were told that aluminum in deodorants causes cancer and cognitive problems like Alzheimer's disease. Later they said this was just one of those unproven theories that circulate on the internet. Here's the whole story.

There's scientific research behind this simple squatting technique claiming it can recharge the brain, make us smarter and more psychologically balanced.

Gardening is more than fun and productive: it can, research confirms, transform many aspects of your mental and physical health, as well as your garden itself, of course.

The word "epigenetics" shows up in articles about health everywhere. But what does it really mean?

In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control compiles a list of the leading causes of death every year. Medical errors aren't counted. If they were, they would be the third most common cause of death in the US.

Most of the time, news organizations announce medical breakthroughs as if they were medical miracles. The meaning of the term to the FDA is quite different from what it means to the public.

Flu and cold season is coming up again! Many people are already walking around with a snotty nose, or hiding in bed with a fever. Would you like to avoid falling victim to the common cold or the flu virus this fall and winter?

The holiday season has officially started. Are you ready for all those lovely candles? If you have a baby or young children, it is also time to make fire safety a topic of discussion again and to undertake some action!

What does it take to successfully learn a new language in adulthood? Natural aptitude may have a whole lot to do with your chances of succeeding, but methodology matters, too.