IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research from the University of California that demonstrates the bacteria growing on your skin may be linked to the development of skin cancer.

MAKING CHANGES: Sometimes you can just be too clean!

FACT OR FICTION: Laughter really is the best medicine.

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research evaluating individuals across the globe for risk factors that may increase the potential you will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease.

MAKING CHANGES: Dietary and lifestyle changes are essential if you want to reduce your risk potential for all health related conditions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 80 percent of all cancers are caused by environmental factors, including the foods you eat, toxins and chemicals to which you are exposed and lifestyle choices.

FACT OR FICTION: Akitas are beautiful dogs bred in Japan to perform a purpose. While they are pretty to look at, they aren’t the best choice for some families.

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is a study identifying one of the major factors you can use to predict whether you and your spouse do or will argue over the division of chores in your home.

MAKING CHANGES: Although you may not be able to change this factor, there are ways to get what you want without damaging your relationship.

FACT OR FICTION: Did you fly this summer? Here are a few facts about those planes you see overhead.

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE:This week, researchers disclosed another eight different cancers that are associated with being overweight.

MAKING CHANGES: Weight loss is a challenge that you may have faced over the years. Although difficult there are 7 different simple changes you can make that will help you along the way.

FACT OR FICTION: What do you know about Agatha Christie?

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: In a study released recently, researchers found a genetic link to migraine headaches that may increase your risk potential.

MAKING CHANGES: Although you can’t change your genetics you can reduce your risks of migraines by improving your nutritional base.

FACT OR FICTION: African elephants are amazing creatures who are much more intelligent than you might imagine. Here are

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research that demonstrates younger women may experience reduced blood flow to their heart with increased stress than do older men.

MAKING CHANGES: Stress reduction is an important way of improving weight loss, improving sleep quality and now to improve your heart health.

FACT OR FICTION: Acid rain is the result of air pollution, which, believe it or not, is worse indoors than it is outdoors.

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE:  you’ll discover that migraine headaches affect an amazing number of children and adults. Some respond very well to one simple change.

MAKING CHANGES: This change is simple, easy and requires just a sip of water.

FACT OR FICTION: This is too strange to be fiction and too much fun to pass up. This family of pigs is bringing tourists to the Bahamas from around the world.  Would you like to swim with them?

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison demonstrating how healthy you keep your gut may have a significant impact on your metabolism.

MAKING CHANGES: The changes you may need to make to ensure the health of your gut are easy and simple. You’ll notice a difference in your health within several months.

FACT OR FICTION: In a small town in Alaska there lives a mayor who has fallen into a restaurant fryer and jumped off of a moving truck. Is he crazy or accident prone or brave?  

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: A study from the University College of London may help you lose more weight with less effort.

MAKING CHANGES: Utilize these simple stress reduction methods and you’ll experience benefits beyond the effort it takes to do them.

FACT OR FICTION: Would you like to visit a different beach every day? And, if so, how long would you be willing to do this, without ever leaving the country?

IN YOUR DAILY DOSE: today is research that demonstrates using this strategy may help to reduce non-specific lower back pain and improve your overall health.

MAKING CHANGES: You can find exercise classes and videos to help you learn this easy and fluid means of reducing back pain.

FACT OR FICTION: Have you ever had the idea that maybe your first child has more smarts than the rest of the crew at home?