New European research has found that a naturally occurring pigment in berries could increase the function of an enzyme which reduces the expression of cancer genes and cancer cell growth. Carried out by the University of Eastern Finland, the study looked at the effect of the pigments that give berries their color, known as flavonoids, […]

Vivian Andrews was 16 years old the first time she lost 100 pounds. Her mother had taken to her a doctor, who prescribed diet pills. She began dropping pounds steadily, and when she returned for her senior year at Woodlawn High School the following school year, no one recognized her. It was her first weight-loss […]

Selling a lifestyle will help you close more sales than actually selling a product. These days, thanks to social media, everyone wants to be rich. We follow people like Tom Brady, Dan Bilzerian, and a slew of others who have worked their asses off to become successful in life. We want the results of their […]

esearchers assessed dietary and exercise patterns to determine why metabolic syndrome occurs in some obese individuals and not in others. Obesity is linked to metabolic syndrome, which is a collection of risk factors that increase the likelihood of disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Some of these risk factors include high blood pressure and an […]

LibraryBub is a service that helps thousands of librarians discover bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector. It works with all major libraries and is the industry’s first service connecting indie & small-press authors with libraries. LibraryBub was founded in 2016 by international bestselling author Alinka Rutkowska. As a successful indie author, she helps […]

As residential burn season approaches it is important to know that all burning can have serious health consequences to you and those around you. Residential burning within the Libby Air Quality Control District is allowed from April 1 to May 1, according to the Lincoln County Environmental Health Department. Anyone planning on burning, however, does […]

It seems that getting stronger is on almost everyone’s list this. But just wanting it won’t make it happen. Just going to the gym and lifting weights without a plan won’t necessarily make you stronger either. There are many nuances you’ll need to consider before even getting to the gym. Here are some tried-and-true methods to get […]

Kids and clutter often go hand-in-hand. Are too many empty beverage cans, plastic water bottles, school worksheets and Hershey’s Kisses foil wrappers piling up in their backpacks and bedrooms? When it comes to tidying up, children can do their part to be more environmentally-friendly by keeping that waste out of the trash bin and choosing […]

Spring is the time for fresh starts and new beginnings — a time to look, once again, at priorities and motivations. As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, the attention brings the importance of dietary choices into sharper focus. Recharging your diet doesn’t have to be like climbing Mount Rainier. Eating a healthy diet, […]

WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley mother says she’s careful when preparing dinner for her two sons. Maria Contreras says in her house, the boys first eat dinner and then they get to drink juice. She says with an increase in cases of children with diabetes, she opts to do some things a certain way. […]