Health Journal

Here's How Much Junk Food It Takes To Actually Damage Your Health
Fast food and junk food are bad for you but many people eat it anyway because the effects of one or the occasional bad choice are far from catastrophic. They don’t feel a respiratory or digestive problem coming on immediately...
3 Ways Millennials Have Made America Healthier
Millennials are often labeled as the laziest, most entitled generation in recent memory. Their massive influence on society is widely viewed as entirely negative, largely because many tend to equate the terms “different” and “worse.” But when you consider the...
Staying Trim Is Hard Because You Get Hungrier As You Lose Weight
It is often said that losing a lot of weight is nowhere near as difficult as keeping weight off over time, and now we know why. A recent Norwegian study found that obese people who lose weight feel significantly hungrier...
A Chemical In McDonald's French Fries Can Apparently Regrow Hair
Japanese scientists say they were able to regrow hair on mice by using a chemical found in McDonald’s french fries. From Fry Oil To Hair Growth Solutions The study conducted at Yokohama National University aimed to create hair follicle germs...
Is Juice Today's Most Overhyped And Groundless Health Trend?
The notion that drinking juice is one of the easiest ways to improve your health is difficult to ignore. Fitness aficionados are constantly seen with a green liquid in hand, and juice shops are nearly as common as coffee shops...
Why This Year's Flu Season Is So Much Worse Than Usual
This year’s flu season appears to be among the worst in recent memory. Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the flu is currently spreading to large swaths of people in 46 states and has killed at...
4 Ways You Might Be Tricked Into Buying Unhealthy Food
The more we learn about nutrition and food suppliers, the more it seems like America’s obesity epidemic is the result of a coordinated plan to emphasize unhealthy items. It’s abundantly clear that unhealthy items are advertised much more frequently, and...
New Book Reveals Secrets Behind Donald Trump’s Hair
Author Michael Wolff’s new book on Donald Trump has evoked mass outrage from the president thanks to the many “secrets” it contains regarding his White House tenure thus far. Arguably the biggest bombshell, however, is the explanation of how Trump’s...
3 Essential Ingredients for Optimal Daily Performance
Success is within reach if you can perform to the best of your ability every chance you get. This is why people are constantly seeking the advice of those who must frequently perform at a high level, like musicians, athletes,...
Is The Vegan Diet Causing Young Women To Lose Their Hair?
The rising popularity of veganism coinciding with increased awareness of hair loss might not just be a coincidence. More Female Patients With One Thing In Common Trichologist Anabel Kingsley is one of at least a few medical professionals who suspects...
3 Overlooked Reasons Why It's So Hard To Fall Asleep
If you were to ask someone how he or she is doing at any point of the day, the response would almost certainly be “tired.” This person probably didn’t just finish a marathon or a 5-hour drive and has been...
Concentration: Why It's Okay To Ask For Help
It’s completely normal to have trouble concentrating during the day. For countless children and adults, this often-misunderstood problem is in no way a notion of unintelligence, laziness or apathy. In fact, it might very well be the main reason so...
Chinese Herb Discovered To Naturally Prevent Tooth Decay And Cavities
A team of scientists has reportedly discovered an ingredient in an herb that could provide the foundation for a ground-breaking natural anti-cavity treatment. An Unknown Treasure The herb is called Chinese gall, or by its scientific name, Galla Chinesis. It...
Are Vegans More Motivated By Health Concerns Or Their Love Of Animals?
The vegan diet has grown tremendously in popularity over the past decade or so, thanks in no small part to the Internet. From a logistical standpoint, the benefits to the diet seem rather obvious. This is largely because excessive consumption...
Lovers Of Spicy Food Might Be Healthier Because They Eat Less Salt
Spicy food has long been linked to several health benefits, such as low blood pressure, weight loss, even an increased life span. Many of these benefits stem from spicy foods’ ability to heat up the body, which helps calories burn...
10 Superfoods You Have To Eat
Humans have long been searching for the food of the gods. Ambrosia and nectar might be a little far-fetched, but some of the most potent, nutrient-rich superfoods can be found right here on Earth! Eating VS Supplementing Everyone knows that...
Is Hair Loss More Likely To Occur At A Certain Time Of The Year?
While there are many uncertainties regarding hair loss, researchers have determined that the condition may in fact have a peak season. Tracking Concern For Hair Loss Around The World A team led by Dr. Shawn Kwatra, assistant professor of dermatology...
No hair loss: a dream come true
Some people dream of going to a tropical beach, others dream of owning a sailboat. Nobody dreams about hair loss. Liz has just wanted to have long hair all her life. That was her dream. With hair extensions, this Londoner...
Doctors Finally Weigh In On The Supposed Benefits Of Eating Placenta
A team of doctors has determined whether or not eating your placenta is as beneficial as countless celebrities have made it out to be. The placenta is an organ shared by a pregnant woman and her unborn fetus. It acts...
Could Taking Multivitamins During Pregnancy Actually Prevent Autism?
An international team of researchers may have proven that consumption of certain nutrients during pregnancy lowers the risk of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Previous studies have suggested that ASD first develops in the womb, though it’s unclear if the...
Young again and no hair loss
When she was in her mid-forties, Lynn started to experience hair loss. Her hair was thin and fine, and she did not know what to do. “It got so bad, I started to shop around for wigs,” says Lynn who...