If you’re not already convinced that superbugs are serious and dangerous business, this news might make you change your mind. In the past two weeks, at least 25 cases of the antibiotic resistant superbug known as CRE (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae)...
As we age, protecting the functionality of our brains becomes increasingly important. This is because we humans are naturally subject to decreases in brain volume as we age. Since the quality of our cognitive function is so vital to...
There is no question that exercising on a regular basis is crucial to good health. However, there has been some debate as to what time of day is best for a workout. While the simple answer is that different times...
We pay a lot of attention to the quality of our drinking water, but rarely take the time to consider the water we bathe in. Given that our skin can ingest certain chemicals even more effectively than our digestive...
Emotions are contagious. When you’re down, your friends tend to get down, and when you’re happy, they’re likely happy. There is an actual term for an emotional state that can spread from person to person without you even realizing...
So, if you haven't heard - March 16 - was Free Cone Day. To celebrate its 75 anniversary, Dairy Queen gave out free vanilla soft serve ice cream cones to eager customers. While this may seem extremely generous, it's...
We all have our own individual habits. Some are better for us than others, and some that you wouldn't expect to be good may actually be healthy. For example, it’s hard to believe that picking your nose could be...
If you feel at your most confident and happy while singing in the shower, but have been told that your pitch doesn't quite cut it, we have good news for you. New research out of Northwestern University has found...
Few things are as disappointing as going through the effort to make a nice meal only to have it turn out soggy, burnt, or inedible. Most of the time, these results are from common cooking mistakes that can be...
Because of their convenience, paper towels are used in many ways, like cleaning spills, serving snacks, and hand drying. But, there is a downside to these little handy helpers. For the sake of the Earth, and your pocketbook, there...