Posts by Deni Yacoobian
Mental Health Is More Important Than Ever, As U.S. Life Expectancy Decreases for Third Year In a Row
In what we’d call shocking news, life expectancy in the United States has decreased for the third year in a row, say studies from late 2018. What’s even more disheartening is that this decrease is partially due to increased suicide rates and opioid overdoses. Generally, health experts say that a growing economy and life-saving medical…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Makes a Moves to Reduce Antibiotics in Beef
Hold the BigMac: McDonald’s just announced they’ll begin to reduce their use of antibiotics in their beef-related products. Global Vice President of Sustainability Keith Kenny acknowledged in December that antibiotic resistance is “one of the biggest threats to global health, food security and development today,” as defined by the World Health Organization. Whether you eat…
Read MoreStudy Reveals Essential Oils Could Treat Lyme Disease Better Than Traditional Drugs
New research from Johns Hopkins University reveals that essential oils could potentially out-perform industry-leading drug treatments for the increasingly common autoimmune disorder Lyme disease. Researchers have found that essential oils extracted from plant compounds can effectively kill drug-resistant bacteria that Lyme disease patients carry. Top performing oils include cumin, cinnamon, garlic, myrrh and allspice. Another…
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