More than half of our diet consists of foods that have been industrially processed in some way, and they may be harmful to our health. Listen to this podcast from Scientific American or read the transcript to learn why – and how to avoid them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
The holidays are a joyful time for indulgence and parties, but there’s no reason why your health in body mind and spirit should suffer. Forbes magazine explores finding balance for a joyful, healthy season. (Photo: Stephen O, Creative Commons)
When heated, even plastics with the label “microwave safe” release particles of microplastics that are suspected in a wide variety of illnesses. Science is just now beginning to understand the risks. Bon Appetit magazine reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
An epidemic of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, combined with a medical system that favors those with money, is shortening the lifespan of Americans, a Washington Post report says. (Photo: Joel Mayward, Creative Commons)
A new study concluded that when doctors prescribed fresh fruits and vegetables to patients, they showed better health hearts. What might a better diet do for your heart? Read or listen to this NPR report. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Everyone over 50 fears “the big A” — Altzheimer’s Disease, says brain neuroscientist Dr. Richard Restak. But Dr. Restak says that simple and practical lifestyle steps can keep your brain younger and active, as well as delay onset of dementia. The Guardian reports. (Photo: Pixabay.com)
Dangerous PFSA chemicals lurk in so much of what we eat, drink and use. Scientists are only beginning to understand how they’re impacting our health — and what to do about them. The New York Times Magazine. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Everyone knows that smoking damages health, but everyone also knows how hard it is to quit. But help is there. The American Lung Association has a trove of resources to encourage and equip people to stop. Publicize these in your congregation. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Alcohol is one of the most widely used and abused drugs in the world. When does alcohol consumption become a problem, and what to do about it? This National Institutes of Health brochure explains. Download and use at your church. (Photo: Creative Commons)
If you continually feel tired despite having a good night’s sleep, or if you’re always reaching for your fourth cup of coffee before noon just to stay awake, there might be some deeper medical issues involved. The Cleveland Clinic explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
