Megan Jayne is a body positivity blogger and social media activist who frequently graces the internet with her refreshing perspective and candid reality checks. After overcoming an eating disorder at 14, she started a website, Body Posi Panda, that would serve as a space for her to work through her own recovery, as well as…
While public swimming pools haven’t always been regarded as shining beacons of immaculate sanitation, a recent study from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention finds that they may be worse off than we thought. The CDC recently published a report that looked at public swimming facilities in Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas…
You know the startling way your body will sometimes jerk, twitch, or jump right as you’re getting all comfortable and drifting off to sleep? You probably do – roughly 70 percent of the global population experiences this random, frustrating physical quirk. Thanks to a recent, digestable YouTube video, we now have a better way of…
The FDA recently announced a second recall of all SunOpta sunflower seed products due to ongoing fears of listeria contamination. While the initial recall was limited to sunflower seeds made between Feb. 1 and Feb. 19 of this year, it now includes products made between Feb. 20 and April 21. Based in Minnesota, SunOpta is…
There are so many health benefits to exercising – from having more energy to getting better skin – and now a new study has confirmed that exercise can lower your risk for 13 types of cancer. While we know working out regularly can boost your immune system and reduce your chances of getting breast or…
Standing in front of the shelves and shelves of sunscreens is overwhelming. How do you know which bottle is the safest to choose, one that not only is made without harmful chemicals but also works to protect your skin from sunburn and skin cancer? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has extensively tested thousands of brands…
CRF Frozen Foods’ nationwide recall now includes Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods. According to the FDA, the company is recalling various not-ready-to-eat frozen foods because the products may be contaminated by listeria. No illnesses, however, have been reported to Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods for the products associated with the voluntary recall. The brand is one of…
While many celebrities have attributed a gluten-free diet to their slim figures and overall healthy lifestyles, eliminating foods containing wheat, barley, and rye could actually be harmful for those without celiac disease. According to Dr. Norelle Reilly of Columbia University Medical Center in New York, gluten-free products often contain higher amounts of fat and sugar…
Trader Joe’s is among the brands being affected by CRF Frozen Foods’ nationwide recall on frozen fruits and veggies due to possible listeria contamination. The recall, which affects more than 350 products sold under 42 separate brands, comes after seven people from three states became ill and were hospitalized. The US Food and Drug Administration…
Seeing the numbers on the scale rise after you’ve worked hard to shed those pounds can be devastating. Although there are all kinds of factors that can contribute to weight gain after weight loss, a new study, published in Obesity, shows that one factor has the biggest impact: your metabolism. When your metabolism slows down,…
