The researchers found that happiness and mental health rise in an approximately dose-response way with the number of daily portions of fruit and vegetables. The researchers find that “well-being peaks at approximately 7 portions per day,” thus leading them to submit that: “Our findings are consistent with the need for high levels of fruit-and-vegetable consumption […]
Vitamin D Deficiency on the Increase with Daylight Savings Time
Now is the time to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. The recent time change might be great to get an extra hour of sleep but the days will be short and dark reducing our sun exposure and vitamin D3 production. Even in the summer, in sunny Florida, few of us get enough sun […]
Supersized Sugary Drinks Banned
New York City passed the first US ban of over-sized drinks in its latest controversial step to stop this obesity epidemic. The health board outlawed sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces everywhere they are sold except groceries and convenient stores . Opponents feel the issue is an infringement on personal freedom. Considering our nation is […]