Various factors of city life are ruining your sense of smell, according to one scientist — and that could increase your risk of death, research has found.
A study conducted on adults over 57 found that those who couldn't identify particular smells...
In today’s high-stress world, it’s hard to remain upbeat all the time. The daily 9 to 5 grind, financial pressures and the occasional family drama all work to bring you down a peg or two, and it’s during these...
A lot of people with bloating or other digestive problems feel like they are alone, but it may surprise you that 75 percent of Americans live with some sort of gastrointestinal discomfort. Research has found that almost 20 percent of people...
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Open sesame.” It’s a saying that’s supposed to have special powers to unlock the gates to a hidden trove of treasures. Did you ever wonder where that phrase came from?
It’s very much connected...
Are you having trouble sleeping and difficulty controlling your worry? People with high-functioning anxiety experience such symptoms but are still able to get through the day, often due to sheer force. But being high-functioning doesn't mean you aren't suffering,...
Ever wake up feeling exhausted? Maybe you got plenty of hours in bed, but you hardly feel like you’ve slept at all. Getting a decent sleep isn’t all about putting in the hours; rather, quality matters more than quantity....
In the mid-19th Century, a doctor noticed something unusual about a group of Polish miners: they seemed to be in strangely good health. After all, most 19th-century miners worked in poor conditions for long hours, and were prone to...
For many weary travelers, coming down with a cold after a long flight is par for the course. That’s because airplanes are the perfect environment for spreading viral infections. In fact, with more than three billion passengers flying each...
Acupressure has been used to beautify the skin for thousands of years because it enhances muscle tone and increases circulation. Just like acupuncture, acupressure incorporates the same pressure points and meridians. But acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure...
Although I’ve never heard anyone declare doing chores as their utmost favorite activity, most of us like to at least keep a tidy home. Depending on your personality, household chores can either be an extreme nuisance or a therapeutic...
