Excess Sugar May Damage Your Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that women eat no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day and men no more than nine teaspoons. Yet research shows that the average American consumes 17 […]
Knowledge
5 Basic First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know
Basic first aid is something we all need to know. Being able to help in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death for someone experiencing trauma. Would you know how to respond […]
Coronavirus: What You Need to Know and How to Cope
No matter who you are or where you live, your life has undoubtedly been disrupted by the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, as it’s called. As you’re washing your hands for the 100th time and adjusting […]
Get Organized This Year
It’s more than a month into the new year, and your desk is a disorganized mess. The kitchen cabinets contain oddly balanced casserole dishes scattered with loose plastic lids waiting to tumble out upon opening. […]
Is Sparkling Water Good or Bad for You?
Soda pop isn’t good for you. This is the message we’ve heard for several years and for a good reason. One 12-ounce can of soda contains about 40 grams of sugar, which equals about 10 […]
Does Frozen Shoulder Put You at Risk for Cancer
Shoulder pain is a common problem among adults, affecting from 4 to 26 percent of Americans. Most of the time, the pain comes from muscle tightness and knots, joint wear and tear, or rotator cuff […]
15 Ways to be an Awesome Grandparent
Being a grandparent is one of the most joyous parts of life. As a grandparent, you have a special opportunity to enjoy all of the fun aspects of parenting without the full responsibility. You aren’t […]
Ask EFI – What Can I Do to Ease Symptoms of Cervical Dystonia
One of our readers asked us about potential lifestyle remedies for cervical dystonia, which is a type of nerve disorder that affects the neck. Although there is no cure for the condition, there are several […]
E-cigarettes vs. Traditional Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
As of 2018 and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 14 out of every 100 adults in the United States aged 18 years or older currently smoked cigarettes — an […]
10 Fascinating Facts About New Year’s Celebrations
On each continent throughout the world and in nearly every country, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve are commemorated in some way. Even in places like Japan and Israel, which use their own calendar […]