Health

An ‘alarming’ study from the CDC found that childhood obesity rates in the U.S. got worse during the pandemic. The study found that obsese children gained between 12-14 pounds during the pandemic year, nearly double the typical rate. Children at a healthy weight also tended to gain an extra two pounds on average during the […]

    It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season and just because it’s delicious doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious AND healthy. The healthiest PSL you can get is at Starbucks. Here’s how, order the drink with just one to two pumps of syrup and skim milk. You can also ditch the whipped cream….orrr if you love […]

Last week we talked about the danger of food dye and wanted to circle back around to the sugar content as promised. Too much sugar is one of the key components to cardiovascular disease, not to mention obesity and diabetes. Keep in mind that sugar is already naturally in most of the foods we eat, […]

  Recently, there were two separate posts here about children’s health. Holly Haze discussed childhood obesity and also ADD/ADHD. Besides sugar, the added ingredients with food coloring are being linked to many behavioral issues with our kids. Here’s why. Food dye was added into foods simply to make them LOOK more appealing. There is zero […]

  Now Joe Rogan is Testing Negative for COVID. That was a quick rebound. Rogan has been very clear about his stance on the shot, stating he is NOT anti-vaxx, just doesn’t think a healthy person needs it. Once he tested positive, he started Ivermectin and monoclonal antibody treatment amongst other remedies. It seems to […]

Starting next year, students in Illinois will be given extra days off for mental health. The new law allows students to take up to five ‘mental health days’ each school year. These days off will not require a doctor’s note to be counted as an excused absence. Lawmakers say the bill will help students cope […]

The UFC color commentator, comedian and podcaster, who has openly criticized the COVID-19 vaccine, revealed his diagnosis on social media saying, “I GOT COVID. My apologies, but we have to move the Nashville show to Sunday, October 24. Much love to you all.”  Rogan said he felt “very weary,” adding, “I had a headache, and I […]

    Organizers of the popular music festival, Bonnaroo, have announced that the festival has been cancelled. A statement released by the organizers explain that the “campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely”. The flooding is a result of tremendous rains from Hurricane Ida that […]

  If you’ve ever wondered how someone gets “glowing” skin, we have some tips from the experts that can help you achieve that look. Exfoliate – Get rid of the dead skin cells for a smooth, hydrated look which will help natural light bounce off of the skin giving you that glow. Hydrate – So […]

What’s better than a free donut? How about 2 free donuts?! Krispy Kreme is now offering two free donuts, per day, to customers who present a valid vaccination card. The double freebie deal runs through September 5. Krispy Kreme had originally announced its free-donut promotion for vaccinated guests in March 2021, serving up one free […]