It should come as no surprise that nuts are a healthy addition to a balanced diet. Copious amounts of research involving major cohort studies over the years have linked nut consumption with a decreased risk of heart disease.
Researchers...
Another reason why our planet's rainforests are so crucially important to preserve: there are fungal species that dwell in them that can greatly help us with the safe disposal of plastics.
One of these species is Pestalotiopsis microspora, a...
Research is finding more and more evidence of the dangers of chemicals that linger in our ecosystem, even long after they are banned from use. The latest such study, performed by Rutgers University researchers and released just this past...
Many people associate losing weight with feeling hungry all day. However, it need not be that way.
There are plenty of healthy foods that you can enjoy throughout the day, foods that instead of contributing to weight gain, can actually...
A recent science experiment performed by a group of ninth-graders in Denmark has received a flurry of recent media attention, as it showed that seeds would not grow when placed near WiFi routers.
Five ninth-grade students at the Hjallerup School...
When things go wrong, when you make a mistake, when you say yes when you mean NO, do you tend to think nasty things to yourself…about yourself?
When you’re hard on yourself and carry feelings of anger, guilt and shame...
Healthy eating can be taken too far. In fact, there is a name for it: orthorexia nervosa. The term literally means “a fixation on righteous eating,” and was coined in 1996. This condition can be serious, and even result...
There is a right and a wrong way to lose weight, but with all of the conflicting diet advice that the media throws at us, sometimes it can be a bit confusing. While different combinations of nutritious meals and...
In northern states across the US, as well as in Canada, winter means maple syrup time. Sweet, rich, pure maple syrup is made by simply boiling the sap of the maple tree.
Many families who live in colder climates...
Do you pay attention to what’s really in the food your dog is eating? Many people don’t, which is what the majority of traditional dog food companies are counting on. Inedible waste and scraps that are considered unfit for...
