In an encouraging piece of news from Costa Rica earlier this month, the nation's Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court has ruled the approval process for genetically modified organisms to be "unconstitutional." According to Chief Justice Gilbert Armijo Sancho, who...
One of the biggest obstacles that people transitioning to a healthy lifestyle face is cravings for unhealthy foods. Although many people try to overcome these cravings through sheer willpower, given that 95 percent of dieters regain the weight they’ve...
'Tis the season for germs, colds, flus, and freezing weather. If you’re looking for something powerful to keep you warm and healthy this season, look no further. These five recipes contain important immune-boosting ingredients and spices that will help...
Twinkies are super-gross. We thought the McRib might be the winner for a while… and the Baconator made us cry tears of pure grease as soon as we saw it. However, all of these thoroughly icky fast foods pale...
What are we to do if we cook too much one night, and don't have room in the fridge to save the leftovers? We've all been guilty of dejectedly scraping perfectly good food into the trash, knowing it will...
Like so many other franchises, the Girl Scouts have now started offering gluten-free products. This year, their lineup of cookie flavors includes two gluten-free options. However, while eliminating gluten is certainly a step in the right direction, it unfortunately does...
Perhaps you haven't been to the gym in a while or gone on a walk, but it's not that big of a deal, right? Actually, it is. Recent research suggests that physical inactivity may be even more deadly than...
Saying the words “I love you” to let your partner know how much you care is important, but showing them in a nonverbal way may be an even better way to make a positive impact and keep the relationship...
Bad moods strike when we least expect them. Sometimes we have the time and alone space to relax and wait for them to pass, but other times, we need a quick and easy way to shake them off and...
More than 100 million Americans live with chronic pain—that's over one third of the population. If you’re one of them, the good news is that you don’t necessarily have to turn to over-the-counter painkillers, or the addictive stuff that...