It's well established that obesity is characterized by low-level chronic inflammation. Several theories as to how this inflammation occurs have been proposed, but dietary choices seem to be the most important factor involved. It's increasingly recognized that regular consumption of certain foods leads to diet-induced inflammation; which in turn sets the stage for insulin ... Continue Reading
Can Sun Exposure Lower Your Cancer Risk?
A study that correlated exposure to sunlight with cancer risk found that people exposed to more sunlight had a significantly lower risk of many types of cancer (Lin, 2012). This study followed more than 450,000 white, non-Hispanic subjects aged 50-71 years from diverse geographic areas in the US. Researchers correlated the calculated ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in ... Continue Reading
How much water is on the Earth? Amazing Perspective!
Looking at this picture things are put into clear perspective. We think there is such a large amount of water because of our vast ocean. This picture paints a telling story.I’ve never really thought of how much water is on earth, especially compared to the size of the Earth. There’s so much I don’t think anyone can really fathom (har har) such a thing. Well, now you can. The ... Continue Reading