One of the age-old questions concerning relationships has long been, "Is it better to be right or to be happy?"
If your partner says or does something you don't agree with, should you just smile and go along in...
While cardiovascular exercise is very important to overall health, a new large-scale study published in January 2014 in PLOS Medicine sheds light on the importance of adding some muscle-building resistance training to your workouts: it may help lower women's...
You’ve probably been told to take plenty of vitamin C during cold and flu season in an effort to ward off a case of the sniffles. And while a glass of OJ may be your go-to drink of choice,...
In recent years, numerous studies have found that sitting for an extended period of time is bad for health – even if you exercise on a regular basis. A study conducted by the American Cancer Society over a 14-year...
People choose to detox for a number of reasons. Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, kickstart a new healthy eating regimen or simply want to rid your body of a toxin build up, a good detox can...
OId homes often have lots of character and charm, but unfortunately, they can also be hazardous to your health. If you’re thinking about buying that beautiful Victorian with the gingerbread trim or perhaps an antebellum Greek revival, there are...
As part of their fall 2013 referendum, students at Harvard University voted against the sale and distribution of plastic water bottles on campus. The vote against water bottles was a significant majority: 64 percent of the students who voted...
Most everyone is familiar with the distinctive, spicy-sweet taste of ginger, but galangal remains a mystery to many of us who are not versed in Southeast Asian cuisine. Throughout Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, however, galangal has been used...
The ancient practice of yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. Just a few include lowered stress levels, better flexibility and balance, improved focus and memory, stronger bones, greater lung capacity, relief from chronic pain and lowered blood...
Perhaps the bane of most children’s mealtime, broccoli is by far one of the most highly nutritious foods you can find. And while the term “superfood” seems to be thrown around a lot these days, broccoli is indeed one...
