Cocoa and chocolate are full of an antioxidant called flavonoids. In separate studies, flavonoids have shown to enrich the flow of blood to the brain. This increased blood flow can help the brain function better. More blood flow has shown to increase the thinking ability of the brain and canRead More
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot that develops inside a larger vein – usually deep within the lower leg or thigh. Symptoms may include redness, swelling of the legs or pain and local tenderness. DVT cause up to 100,000 deaths each year. The immediate danger is thatRead More
Did you know that more home fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year? More than 4,000 home fires occur each Thanksgiving as well as other accidents such as skin burns, choking and food poisoning. Let’s make sure to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday, byRead More
There are possibly 700 species of bacteria that can live on your toothbrush. On average your mouth harbors anywhere between 30 to 70 different kinds of bacteria, even with good hygiene. The plaque you remove from your teeth, as you brush, is loaded with bacteria, which in the end endsRead More
