When sleep is more deadly than smoking

Sleep is good for you right? But what if you have insomnia and the only way you can get enough sleep is to take sleeping pills? That would certainly be a healthier choice than missing out on your sleep time, right? It makes sense. But a new study is confirming what other studies have hinted at – the regular use of sleeping pills is one of the most dangerous things you can do. More risky than smoking or not wearing your seat belt.

 The authors of the study looked at 12,465 men and women between the ages of 37-69. All of these people had one thing in common. They took sleeping pills. Among the group were healthy people and patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease, asthma, dementia, obesity, and kidney disease.

What you can do now to protect your food from GMO

On November 6, 2012, voters in California will have a historic opportunity to do for themselves what the government will not do for them. It will be a huge fight to the finish, as some of the biggest companies in the world (and their considerable resources), particularly Monsanto, will do all they can to stop us. On that date, California citizens can mandate that their food is honestly labeled as to whether it contains GMO Frankenfood or not.

Industry contends such food is safe, just like it portrayed cigarettes, Agent Orange, and even DDT years before we knew for sure these were dangerous. Well, if it’s safe, then why deny us any knowledge of GMO ingredients?

Don't let your genetics give you diabetes and heart disease

Did you know the diet your mom ate while she was pregnant can affect your health? A new study found that moms that eat a poor diet while pregnant can significantly increase your risk of heart problems and diabetes. Fortunately, you’re not destined to suffer because of your genetics.

This Cornell University study found that you can change your future risk of diabetes and hypertension. The discovery came when they were able to alter the amount of a particular nutrient mothers eat while pregnant. It had a dramatic impact on the health of their children.