A new study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said. The New York Times reports. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)

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A new study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said. The New York Times reports. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)


Fresh produce is one of the best blessings of summer. It’s not only tasty but also extremely healthy. Be sure to look for these summertime favorites at your grocery store – or better yet – your local farm store. Suggestions from “Eat this, not that.”


Climate change is making summers hotter than ever! That’s why we should all beware of heat stroke, which is a dangerous condition that requires emergency care. The Cleveland Clinic explains, the symptoms, treatments and prevention for heat stroke. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Legal recreational use of marijuana is growing in the United States, as are the products containing THC, but officials caution it carries significant risks to body and mind, as well as to addition. The National Institute on Drug Abuse explains.


Air conditioning is a modern marvel that has transformed how we live in so many positive ways! But beware of the risks and downsides that air conditioning poses for our health. This article from Forbes explores.


Water is essential for life, but the kind of water we drink can contribute to either health or illness. And nowadays we have lots of choices. How do we select the safest and healthiest water? The Environmental Literacy Council explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Here is the good news and bad news about sunshine: Medical science says it’s good for our mood and our bodies, but at the same time, too much can damage our skin potentially cause cancer. What’s a person to do? Consumer Reports explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)


Declaring “sugar is toxic,” Robert Kennedy Jr. recently touched off a firestorm of controversy, but studies show that the Health and Human Services Secretary was not wrong in his assessment. Too much sugar is linked to all sorts of problems. Harvard Medical School reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)


“Flexitarian” is a word cross of “flexible” and “vegetarian,” and is attractive alternative to those who want the benefits of a vegetarian diet but aren’t ready or willing to forego meat. What’s it all about? The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: foodswings, Creative Commons)


Considering that 350,000 Americans experience a sudden heart attack each year, an automatic external defibrillator is a must for your church. Why? They save lives! But with so many options, how do you select what’s right? ChurchLeaders explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
