All posts from Colleen M. Story
Nearly Half of Americans Are Now Nearsighted—It’s Time to Get Our Kids Back Outside
Over the past four decades, the rates of nearsightedness have nearly doubled. Do you find that you are having trouble seeing clearly from a distance? ... more »
Dementia is on the Rise—Protect Your Brain Power with 7 Foods and 7 Mind Games
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are on the rise—here’s how to protect your brain power. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s ... more »
Pain Relievers May Be Damaging Your Hearing—7 Natural Alternatives
Pain relievers may help you get a good night’s sleep, but they could also lead to hearing loss. Most people don’t like to rely on over-the-counter ... more »
Get Rid of Mold—Without Increasing Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Mold is definitely unattractive, but it can also be dangerous for your health. Mold is bad news. Study after study points to the health damage it can ... more »
Feeling Anxious? It Could Be Your Plastic
If you or your kids are feeling anxious, the chemicals in your plastics may have something to do with it. Plato is quoted as having said, “Nothing ... more »
14 Plants that Clean Your Indoor Air of Toxic Chemicals
The simple Chrysanthemum can help you breathe cleaner indoor air. In a 1987 study, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranked indoor air ... more »
7 Secrets for Super-Human Oral Health
Brushing and flossing help, but with these tricks, you can do even more to improve your smile. You know you’re supposed to regularly brush, floss, ... more »
Too Many Trips to McDonald’s May Cause Asthma in Kids
A new study indicates that children who eat fast frequent fast food meals may be more at risk for asthmatic symptoms. On February 6, 2013, we ... more »
Could Your Cholesterol Be Too Low? Risks Include Cancer and Depression
Most people are trying to keep their cholesterol numbers down, but when is low too low? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states ... more »
Help Your Cat Live Longer—Some Well Known and Unusual Tips
“Dogs come when they’re called. Cats take a message and get back to you.” —Mark Bly The ASPCA states that the average lifespan of the indoor ... more »
What’s the Best Diet for My Dog? Should I Try a Raw Food Diet?
A raw food diet may be great for your four-legged friend—but there are some risks. No grains, no by-products, no preservatives. No people food, ... more »
