Do you have a food allergy? Maybe you are lactose intolerant and you very unfortunately cannot have milk shakes or cheese. However, you may soon be seeing new treatments for food allergies. One of the first treatments is, “a skin patch that contains a small amount of the food allergen’s protein. The protein is absorbed by the top layers of the skin, providing immunotherapy. Tilles is currently testing this patch with the peanut allergen.” To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Today we’ve got a great article that can help you improve your brain health without any drastic changes. In fact, they’re so easy that one of the steps is making sure you stay social. “Maintaining strong social connections with friends and family throughout life is widely-regarded as an ideal buffer against a host of ailments—both physical and mental.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

I don’t know about you but after a hard day at work or being out in the summer heat, there is nothing better than to crank the AC to 70 and sit in front of the TV and relax. But according to today’s article too much couch surfing can be harmful to your health. Here’s a quote, “The study results revealed that participants who reported watching 3 or more hours of television each day had double the risk of early death from all causes, compared with participants who reported watching 1 hour or less of television a day.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Are you or any of your friends doing a gluten-free diet? Do any of you have a sensitivity to gluten? If not, you may want to do some more research on a gluten-free diet. Today, we’re bringing you an article that discusses whether it is healthy or not. Here’s a quote, “many health experts say there is no proven benefit to going gluten-free except for a small sliver of the population whose bodies can’t process the protein. Indeed, according to nutritional food labels, many gluten-free foods contain fewer vitamins, less fiber and more sugar.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Today, we’re bringing you an article about how crazy Americans might be for accepting the healthcare that so many do. Here’s a quote, “sadly, the U.S. health care system has been consistently low in ratings. Commonwealth Fund ranked the United States last in 2010, 2007, 2006 and 2004. And consumers know how bad things are. The 2013 Health and Workplace Benefits survey found that 55% of Americans rank U.S. health care as either “poor” or “fair.”” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you always feel tired? Your internal clock may be need some tuning up. Here’s a quote from the article, “women who sleep in bedrooms with more light were more likely to be obese — possibly because bright light at night confuses the body clock, which in turn may affect appetite and metabolism.” To read more, CLICK HERE.

I love my sleep. Some people don’t feel the same way, they claim “I can sleep when I’m dead” but according to today’s article not sleeping could possibly kill you. Here’s a quote, “sleep deprivation is associated with an increased risk of many serious health problems, including obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, depression, heart attacks and strokes, as well as premature death and reduced quality of life and productivity…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

So it may not be the most shocking headline but here’s a quote from today’s article, “exercise promotes heart health both in direct ways — it strengthens the heart (as it does any muscle) and allows it to work more efficiently (pump more blood with less effort)…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you find that food at restaurants is too salty? Or do you find it perfectly fine? There may be some changes when it comes to the amount of sodium we find in restaurant foods. Here’s a quote from today’s article, “the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing voluntary guidelines asking the food industry to lower sodium levels…” To read more, CLICK HERE.

Do you find yourself shopping for more products at the grocery store that claim they are “organic” or “whole grain?” You may be falling victim to buzz words. Here’s a quote from today’s article, “consumers are likely to believe that “whole grain” canned pasta, “organic” candy and soda that contains “antioxidants” are more healthful than the same products without those buzzwords on the labels…” To read more, CLICK HERE.