Tag Archives: Wellness

If you don’t have medical insurance you could face stiff penalties in the USA — up to 2.5% of your annual income. How will this new Obama rule affect you and your family? CBS News talked about some of the … Continue reading

A study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has been looking at a male birth control product, its efficacy, and potential health issues resulting from men using it. The gel lowers sperm count considerably and … Continue reading

Eating dessert doesn’t have to make you feel guilty if you eat it at the right time of day, according to an article that suggests that breakfast time desserts can help people lose weight.  A study showed that people who … Continue reading

A lot of people are talking about the case of an Ottawa Canada Dad who may be deemed unfit to parent his kids due to being obese.  The obese Dad has struggled with his size and there are conversations about … Continue reading

Moms who enjoy playtime with their kids can lower their stress levels and boost their mental well-being.  This is especially the case for single moms, according to MSNBC, who published an article on the topic. Reading and playing games can … Continue reading

Some advocacy groups are hopping mad at drug co. Merck for using the Madagascar 3 movie to market the kids’ allergy drug Claritin.  Not only are the characters on the box but stickers are included with some packages plus there … Continue reading

Class-action lawsuits against food companies with products like fruit leather, Cereal, hazelnut spread, and other foods have gotten a lot of Moms talking about nutrition and health. Before the class action suit, many Moms admitted to using Nutella, for instance, … Continue reading

The food pyramid many of us grew up with is going the way of the dodo. Nutrientrich.com displays a healthy eating plate instead, that recommends 90% or more plant based foods, which can help you eliminate your desire for non-healthy … Continue reading

Compounds in plums, nectarines, and peaches could be a key to helping you thwart obesity-related Diabetes issues and cardiovascular diseases.  A quote about the study, which will be presented next August says, “Peaches, plums and nectarines  have bioactive compounds that … Continue reading

Are You Depressed? A poll recently found that a lot of Moms feel depressed, especially stay at home Moms. We all have a bad day or a what some call a ‘feeling blue’ period from time to time but how … Continue reading