When it comes to analyzing our dreams, most of us try to relate them to life events, how we feel about a relationship, a memory, or the state of our mental health, but some scientists believe they could actually...
If you thought that once food was swallowed, the “tasting” portion of eating was over, think again. The intestine is actually lined with several taste receptors, the same ones that are found on the tongue.
Taste receptor T1R3 and the...
Of the estimated 42 million people that smoke, many are under the impression that cigarettes help them feel more calm and allow them to deal with stress easier.
Smokers often say they can't kick the habit because it would...
What's flowing into your home may not be as pure as you might think. Contaminants in drinking water can come from many different sources, and even if it looks, smells and tastes good, there are all sorts of pollutants...
Acupressure is a therapy that's been around for more than 5,000 years in Asian countries, particularly China. It uses precise finger placement and pressure placed on specific points along the body that when activated are believed to improve blood...
There were 27 chemical elements considered essential for human life, but in a new paper published by the journal Cell, researchers from Vanderbilt University say there are now 28, and the latest addition is bromine.
Among the 92 naturally-occurring...
We talk a lot about a wide range of food additives and preservatives on a regular basis, to serve as an information source and to warn readers of the health hazards that they present. Many of these additives have...
North Carolina is set to become the latest state to pass a medicinal marijuana legislation, with a measure passing through the state Senate with unanimous approval. With more and more states approving marijuana to treat certain conditions, it is...
Menopause can be a truly stressful and uncomfortable time for many women. On top of the hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings, many women find themselves gaining weight, especially in the tummy area, seemingly overnight.
If you're wondering...
In this fast-moving world, we often need to be at our top energy levels to deal with the challenges of our daily lives. However, there are many factors - foods, habits, mindsets and situations - that can leave us...
