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.
When is air conditioning harmful to your health?
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.
What is the safest and healthiest water to drink?
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)
Sunshine is healthy … but be careful!
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)
The seductively sweet danger of sugar
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)
What you need to know about the flexitarian diet
“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)
How to choose the best AED for your church
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)
With STDs on the rise, here’s what to know
Health officials around the world are reporting a rise in sexually transmitted diseases across all age groups. For those who are sexually active with non-permanent partners, it’s important to learn the facts and take precautions. Harvard Health explains. (Image: Creative Commons)
Group exercise can improve motivation and fitness
Exercising solo is great, but joining others is better, say experts at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. Group exercises provides motivation, accountability, competition, fun and friendship. And it’s likely you’ll get a better workout! (Photo: Creative Commons)
What is the link between alcohol and cancer?
The link between alcohol consumption and cancer is not new, but mounting evidence prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to call for warning labels on alcohol containers. What are we to make of it? What are the risks? Science Alert explores. (Photo: Kimery Davis, Creative Commons)
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