Statistics from 2007 show that 28.3 percent of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep per night. In addition to high stress levels and decreased cognitive performance, a new study has linked lack of sleep to increased weight...
There is much to be said of the therapeutic benefits of nature and being still in nature. Just spending time outside, under the sun, enjoying the birds and fresh air, is not only revitalizing but also very healing.
Even...
It is a well-established fact that refined sugar raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity and a number of other ailments. In addition, a new study has linked a high intake of sugar to an increased risk...
Summer is the season for fresh, organic strawberries. Aside from being sweet and delicious, research shows that strawberries have numerous health benefits, and can even aid in weight loss.
Strawberries are high in vitamin C, which has noted immune system-boosting...
We have all experienced stomach growling, which can sometimes be loud and can occur at inopportune times, such as in the middle of a meeting. However, are these growlings a harmless inconvenience, or a cause for concern?
The answer is...
Arsenic is a byproduct of modern day farming practices and a reliance on pesticides and herbicides. Although it exists as a naturally occurring mineral, it is the onslaught of arsenic-infused chemicals that have brought levels to an alarming rate...
Recently, a study published in The Laryngoscope found that obese adolescents are two times as likely to have unilateral low-frequency hearing loss than non-obese teens. The obese teenagers studied also had higher levels of hearing loss across all frequencies.
This...
Clutter is downright dangerous to your health. A disorganized dwelling creates stress and can leave you feeling overwhelmed, hopeless and emotionally drained.
Not only do cluttered spaces create emotional turmoil, they also pose a significant threat to your physical health....
If your kids have driven you a touch off the edge, your boss has been super snippy, or your day was flat out exhausting, curb the urge to head for Starbucks and reach for Rhodiola instead.
This herb has...
Earlier this week, a court ruling decided that the lawsuit against Vitaminwater by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is to go ahead as a class action.
Coca-Cola, the manufacturers of Vitaminwater, were originally sued by...
