Heart Disease, Half a Million Brits, and My Cat?
500,000 Brits were in a recent study to find the drink that is definitely linked to lower risk of death from heart disease. So what is this miracle drink, you ask? The better question for you to ask is, “can you believe the results”? A research team from the...
Can You “Exercise Away” A Bad Diet?
Eat right and exercise is SUCH an old idea. Can we not move past this and find a way around it, so we don't have to be active, or don't have to eat well? ...
What is the best drink for hydration? HINT: It isn’t water.
Normally, you assume that plain water would be your best go-to for staying hydrated. That’s why this research on hydration is so important, because it actually tests that idea we all thought was true. Researchers from St. Andrews University in Scotland found that water earns about a B+ for...
Holy Mackerel! Fish Really Is Brain Food – Even if You Only Eat a Small Amount
Holy Mackerel! Fish really is brain food, even if you only eat a small amount!...
Do you know your blood pressure?
This blood pressure chart from the Mayo Clinic can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or if you’ll need to take some steps to improve your numbers. A total blood pressure reading is determined by measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressures....
Two Simple Solutions To Reduce Your Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common physical ailments. Studies show that 8 in 10 Americans have back pain at some point in their lives, usually in the lower back. Your might have sprained it while working in the yard or cleaning house. Or your back might hurt...
Japan Breaks Another Record For Having Even More Centenarians–For Several Reasons
Japan recently broke its own record for the number of centenarians in its population. At 90,000, not only do the Japanese enjoy humanity’s longest lifespans, but also the largest percentage of the population (0.06%) living over 100. Work ethic, a seafood-rich diet, deep family ties, and now improving medical...
Metabolism Does Not Slow Down in Mid-Life as is Commonly Believed, Says Study
Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism—the rate at which you burn calories—actually starts its inevitable decline much later than we all assumed. Additionally, we tend to think of our teens and...
Mythconceptions: The Dirty Dozen
The "Dirty Dozen" list of the Environmental Working Group has come under scrutiny for perhaps overstating the dangers of conventional produce. ...
Mindful Monday: Positive Reinforcements
On this mindful Monday, be reminded of how your thinking can impact the neurochemicals that can help set the emotional tone for how you think! ...
Mindful Monday
Your Journey is your own. Others have their own paths, but they are not yours. ...
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Some things are so classic that they never go out of style. You cannot lose with this recipe because strawberries dipped in chocolate (a) taste awesome, (b) are beautiful to look at, and (c) make you appear to be a far more heroic cook than you actually need to...