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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a carbon-based compound that is used in epoxy resins and other durable coatings, namely the cans used in canned foods, as a coating in plastic bottles such as baby bottles, and it has been used since 1957.  However, despite its use for over 50 years, it is proven as a harmful toxin in many situations.

Health Issues Linked to BPA

The list is extensive.  BPA is a substance that is known...

A study was recently published that showed that belly fat, regardless of whether or not a person is of average weight or obese, can cause mortality.  For instance, a person of average weight who has more belly fat than a person who is technically obese can actually have a higher risk of dying prematurely.  With so many people sitting down to work and enjoy entertainment these days, exercise is often the last thing...

Despite a seemingly growing number of kids and adults forming peanut allergies, peanut butter is a great source of potassium, monounsaturated fat and niacin.  That said, some people experience extremely uncomfortable gastrointestinal issues after eating peanut butter.

Origin of Peanut Butter

Peanuts are a species of plant that is indigenous to the Americas, and the first peanut butter was made by the Aztecs in South America.  Of course, that peanut butter would have been quite...

Hair is one of the few characteristics humans have that is easily changeable.  You can color it, cut it, style it in different ways or leave it completely natural with the occasional trim.  Environmental factors, genetics and, above all, the foods we eat and do not eat have their impacts on head hair.

The Difference Between Head and Body Hair

There is a distinction between head and body hair, including facial hair.  Body hair is...

There is still a debate about whether cell phones cause problems in humans.  Some people claim that cell phones cause cancers all over the body, and others say that they cause all sorts of behavioral issues, digestive problems and more.  Are they really responsible for all of that though?  Let’s find out, shall we?

Cell Phones and Radiation

The first question to address is whether or not cell phones emit radiation.  They do.  They emit...

There has been a debate for a few years as to the amount of water that a person should drink every day. The recommended amount has gone from seven to ten glasses of water per day. Though the debate has been focused on the average amount of water that a person should consume, there are also a few factors which can increase or decrease such as environment or level of activity. The truth...

Thousands of people around the world suffer from digestive problems and if you are one of those people then you already know that some foods will give you more trouble than others. Sometimes you need to avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, fried or greasy foods. Not too many times will someone tell you which foods can actually make digestion easier because usually we think that avoiding the bad ones are all that you...

You probably remember your parents telling you that you need to eat your vegetables from the moment that your memories start. It has been known for a long time that if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, then you need to eat your vegetables. As it turns out your mom was right, but what is the reason that vegetables are so important in your diet? Besides the fact that you will find...

Avocados are one of the most widely used fruits in the world. They are commonly used to add flavor to food and milkshakes. Other than the sweet taste that they add to the food, there are various health benefits that are associated with this fruit. In fact, it has become one of the most recommended fruits by health experts to patients with various conditions. The health benefits of avocado are attributed to its...

Daylight Savings Time starts in the spring and ends in the fall for many people across the world and all across the United States.  Daylight Savings Time, or DST, began in the U.S. in 1918, two years after much of the world had already adopted it in 1916 after Germany and Austria started the trend.  The idea behind DST was to conserve energy consumption by providing as many hours of daylight in each...