Is lutein an essential nutrient? Is lutein good for eye health? Macular degeneration – the deterioration of the macula (a small yellowish central area of the retina – the membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball) – is the leading cause of blindness in persons over 60 years of […]

When on a Japan vacation, eating out usually takes up a large portion of many travelers’ budgets. Learn how to find budget-friendly restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, and elsewhere, while experiencing some excellent food in Japan. Japanese Set Lunches and Chain Restaurants Lunchtime meals usually cater to office workers in big […]

Frequenting Parisian hotspots can be tricky in today’s economic climate. After paying for the plane and the hotel, baguettes and water may be all that travelers can afford. Parisian students, recent grads and job seekers know the tricks to having fun in their city on a tight budget. Forget overpriced […]

Most Seattle locals can’t afford spendy restaurants for their seafood fix. They go to Ivars Salmon House, Ivars Fish Bar, Chinook’s, or Spud’s. The good news, for people on a Seattle vacation, is that the best cheap seafood restaurants in Seattle WA are also on (or nearby) the water. Spud’s […]

Obesity has been known as a health threat. Being overweight puts people at risk for having many different symptoms, from diabetes to liver damage. A recent report from the heart specialists at John Hopkins, however, states that obesity-related inflammation causes heart failure. They go on to report that those with […]

The study, from the Baylor College of Medicine, was released this week and primarily looked at African-American and Hispanic adults, who have a higher risk of getting metabolic syndrome. The participants were divided into three groups: two were instructed to drink one or two cups of vegetable juice every day […]