Exports of essential oils from the Caribbean to Europe are increasing due to the boom in natural cosmetics
Natural cosmetics are growing at an annual rate of 8-10% in the EU, increasing demand for natural ingredients like essential oils 50% of British consumers favour cosmetics made from natural ingredients, the highest figure in Europe In the past year,…
10,000 steps daily? How many do you really need to boost health?
Taking 10,000 steps a day for optimal health has become a widely held belief. But walking that much may not be necessary for improved health or weight management. A new study finds that even 4,400 steps a day can lower…
PAHO-WHO at the 10th IAS conference on HIV science
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION www.paho.org WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION www.who.int News and Public Information Media Advisory PAHO/WHO at IAS2019 Experts from PAHO/WHO to participate in international scientific conference on HIV/AIDS in Mexico The Director of PAHO, Carissa F. Etienne, will be a keynote speaker…
Sex can help improve health of Parkinson’s patients
From Newsmax Can sex help improve the health of a Parkinson’s patient? It might — at least for some. So claims a new two-year study that tracked the sexual habits and disease progression among 355 Parkinson’s patients. “This is in…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency
From BBC The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo a “public health emergency of international concern”. The move may encourage wealthy donor countries to provide more cash. But the WHO stopped short…
How pollution particles enter the brain
Dr. Russell Blaylock, M.D. From Newsmax One of the entry routes for pollution is through the nose. A number of studies have shown that chemicals and particles — especially fine and ultrafine particles — can enter nerves in the nose…
Digital health is growing fast — but at what cost?
By Chris Hogg From TechCrunch Silicon Valley is obsessed with growth. And for digital health startups, that obsession is not only misguided, but dangerous. The prevailing idea in the tech industry is that to succeed, you have to be ready…
Seniors with previous health problems increase longevity with physical activity
From Newsmax Stop agonizing over the decades you spent glued to the couch. New research shows that physically active middle-aged and older adults live longer — even if they were inactive when they were younger. And that’s even if they…
Camping with the family: 8 things to make sure you have the best camping experience
Spending time outdoors is what we all strive for since our lives have become so fast paced and rushed. Stress has become a daily companion; so good back to basics break away every once in a while can be very…
Green America: “Skip the Slip” report finds only 3 major retailers get “A” score for receipt practices
Rise in Consumption of Paper Receipts: 3/4 of Companies offer BPA and BPS Coated Paper Receipts; Green America Report Highlights Some Improvements. WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 25, 2019—Only three retailers – Best Buy, Apple and Ben & Jerry’s – get top marks…