According to the National Weather Service, 333 Americans lost their lives due to natural disasters in 2014, with 2,187 injuries reported. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that unintentional home accidents account for over 130,000 deaths each year. A well-stocked first aid kit can save lives and keep a person stable until […]
Avid atheletes and exercise fanatics know all too well that healthy bodies are key to the active lifestyle they live. Training and physical preparation is critical in achieving success and can help its participants to live a longer, healthier life when executed well. While high impact activities have many benefits, certain risks exist that threaten […]
Fructose, in the form of high fructose corn syrup, has received plenty of negative press recently. Some studies show that a diet high in fructose, especially high fructose corn syrup, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. If that's not troubling enough, a recent study showed a high fructose intake also increases the […]