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Ebola In America: One Hospital Just Treated Three Ebola Patients — And Already Cured Two Of Them

Ebola In America: One Hospital Just Treated Three Ebola Patients — And Already Cured Two Of Them by Dan Diamond: Courtesy of Forbes Ebola is now in America. The CDC on Tuesday confirmed that a Texas hospital is treating the first case of Ebola ever diagnosed in the United States. …

The FDA’s Dirty Cancer Secret

October 1, 2014   Health Topic: Cancer Print Friendly The FDA’s Dirty Cancer Secret The FDA’s Dirty Cancer Secret Ask any Health Watch reader and they’ll tell you how dangerous Bisphenol-A (BPA) is. This compound is a notorious carcinogen. And it’s one of the biggest environmental health hazards you run …

Five Shunned Foods You SHOULD be Eating

Five Shunned Foods You SHOULD be Eating Courtesy of Health Watch You already know about the most dangerous meals you can order at a restaurant… But there are some foods out there that get an undeserved bad rap. They’re delicious, satisfying, and—most important—good for you. The problem isn’t, a lot …

Professor Accuses US of Spreading Ebola in Africa

Professor Accuses US of Spreading Ebola in Africa A Liberian-born faculty member of a U.S. university makes the allegation in a piece published in a major Liberian newspaper, the Daily Observer. BY: LYNETTE HOLLOWAY Courtesy of The Root Posted: Sept. 29, 2014 10:41 AM A Liberian Ministry of Health worker checks …

Why Your Chair Is Killing You, and What You Can Do About It

Why Your Chair Is Killing You, and What You Can Do About It September 28, 2014 | By Dr. Joseph Mercola Is it possible to be incredibly fit yet still be at high risk of premature death and disability due to inactivity? Startling as that may sound, mounting research says, …

High Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting—Two Winning Ways to Reach and Maintain Your Ideal Weight

High Intensity Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting—Two Winning Ways to Reach and Maintain Your Ideal Weight September 26, 2014 | By Dr. Joseph Mercola If you want to alter your body composition, you cannot overlook exercise. However, some forms of exercise are clearly more effective than others in this regard. …

3 Anti-Cancer Cooking Tips

3 Anti-Cancer Cooking Tips Whether you have a history of breast cancer in your family or not, adopting a healthier diet and lifestyle is beneficial to reduce your risk. Cynthia Thomson, PhD, a professor at the College of Public Health at the University of Arizona explained toHealth magazine that, “Adopting …

The Importance of Proper Nutrition to General Health & Fitness Goals

The Importance of Proper Nutrition to General Health & Fitness Goals With the obesity rate in America exceeding 50 percent — including adults and minors — an urgency has been created for people to become fit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released numbers that reveal that more than …

The Truth About Your Stroke Risks

Courtesy of The Institute of Natural Healing The Truth About Your Stroke Risks Recent headlines are providing many people at risk for a stroke with hope. The problem is that’s not the whole story… Researchers from some of the top universities in the U.S. and Israel followed 14,357 stroke-free subjects …

Roasted Pepper & Corn Alfredo Lasagna

Roasted Pepper & Corn Alfredo Lasagna Whoever thought of mixing two starches together was a complete genius! The spiciness of the corn, mixed with lasagna noodles draped in smooth rich homemade Alfredo sauce is classic!  Here’s a great recipe for a fall evening with you and your loved one (or just …