In an era of deficits, we Americans have one surplus: calories. In the U.S., there's enough food in the supply chain to provide every person with 3,800 calories a day - but we need only about two-thirds of that...
What do your favorite wool sweater, your retirement savings account and your brain have in common? They're all better off if they don't shrink! But the brains of millions of Americans and Canadians with slightly elevated blood sugar levels...
While a great deal of buzz arose with the recently vilified Stanford University study about the questionable benefits of organic foods for children, new research from University of California, Davis reveals the cumulative dangers for young children when it...
In a study conducted in Finland, researchers found that many people who struggle with depression may also be suffering from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is linked to poor nutrition and can be a leading contributor to developing type 2...
More and more research is coming out in support of meditation as an effective treatment for stress reduction. Stress is a leading contributor to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and many other health conditions. There are many different effective forms...
The next time you're looking for pain relief, try a little distraction. A recent study published in Current Biology found that mental distractions actually block pain signals from the body before they ever reach the brain.
"Human brains have a...
They say that variety is the spice of life. Well, here are a few spices that can help you lose weight and liven up your dinner plate in the process.
Turmeric – Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its...
In a study completed by the University of Montreal and the CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research centre, researchers found that children who regularly stayed in daycare are 50 percent more likely to be obese when compared to children who stayed...
Pain is a real problem for millions of people. It can affect quality of life and overall health. As a result, in the 1990s, the medical community urged doctors to begin to treat pain as a real and important...
Barbequed, grilled, blackened and broiled fish may taste great, but beware! You may well be turning the healthy omega-3s found in fish into harmful compounds that can accelerate aging and the development of cardiovascular disease. Fear not though, the right cooking...
