Since germs seem to live on almost every surface, it should come as no surprise that they are even found on soap. While it is nasty to think about, they are unlikely to make you sick or cause infections...
When you smile, it triggers activity in your brain - specifically in your left frontal cortex. This is the part of your brain in which you feel happiness. Who doesn’t want to be happy? Isn't the desire for happiness...
It seems as though buying from the grocery store is getting more difficult these days for those of us who want to get healthy and stay healthy. In fact, the main portion of the supermarket is usually piled high...
What if we told you that the substance you use to clean your teeth is introducing harmful substances into your body? Most of us who are cautious about our dental health brush our teeth twice a day without exception,...
You’re only as old as you feel! Although it may sound like a cliché, a new study has found that those who feel younger really do live longer. The study is another example of the way in which our...
Mindfulness isn’t only good for us; it’s also good for our kids. Practicing mindfulness can help children to pay attention and focus better in school, and also provide them with the tools to calm themselves down when their emotions...
Getting into shape, or maintaining your level of fitness, is important all year round. A big part of staying fit is finding exercise activities that keep you interested and challenge you in new ways.
Some of the following fitness trends...
It’s been a few days since you decided to change your life, committed yourself to a healthier way of living. How’s that going for you? Has that bag of chips staring at you finally won the battle of the...
The relationship between hormones and sleep is a complicated cycle. On the one hand, we know that irregular and disrupted sleep can mess up our hormones; on the other, imbalanced hormones are a common cause of disrupted sleep and...
Complaining is a common habit - one that is not easy to stop because it becomes a regular part of your daily life. If you feel that you complain too often, especially about the small stuff, it is time...
