Soothe Your Mind With Music
Every society throughout history has embraced music of one kind or another. Why do we love music, and what does it do for us?...
Your Mouth is Dirtier than a Toilet Seat: How to Clean it Up
Potty seats get a bad rap. No matter how clean they can be, people always think of them as a cesspool of germs. The...
Trouble Meditating? Here are 3 Important Tips to Keep in Mind
Unless you're a little out of the loop, you’ve probably heard about the myriad benefits of meditation. These include fairly predictable benefits like increased...
Following Our Noses vs. Following Our Dreams
I have turned into a dog walker. I don’t have a dog. I just have been taking a dog on walks. Long walks. It’s...
Men Can Avoid Early Death by Making Simple Lifestyle Changes
More and more, men in this country are taking good care of themselves and placing value on their health. However, there is still a...
Olive Oil: Are You Sure You’re Buying the Real Thing?
When the heart and health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet became well-known about ten years ago, people began to buy its perceived star, olive...
The Carb You Should NEVER Touch
No one is a stranger to the word carbohydrates, aka carbs; however, like many other people, you may be unclear as to which carbs...
Does Your Yogurt Contain Rat Poop?
Dairy is a dietitian’s favorite ‘health food.’ Weren’t we all told to drink our glass of milk with dinner as kids? And, don’t you...
Lost in Translation: What Your Body Language Means Around the World
It is common practice to communicate through body language. Gestures and hand motions are the unofficial “second language” of every culture. As children, we...
Losing as Little as 30 Minutes of Sleep May Contribute to Serious Health Problems
The idea that chronic sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on our health is not new. However, when most of us hear the term ‘sleep...
