What do Geena Davis (IQ 140), James Woods (IQ 189), and Marilyn vos Savant (IQ 186) have in common besides genius-level brains? Trim, healthy bodies to keep their thinking-machines working smoothly well into old age. Keeping your innards healthy keeps...
Growing your own garden is a great way to save money on your grocery budget and reduce the levels of pesticides your family is exposed to from conventionally grown crops. Vegetable gardens are a great way to teach your...
For pregnant mothers, the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet is never greater. Recent research indicates that even for mothers who are overweight during their pregnancy, eating a healthy diet can help their child avoid becoming obese later...
In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers found that where a person stores fat in their body can determine whether or not they will develop diabetes in the future...
The stereotype of men is that they almost always fall asleep first after sex. However, recent research shows that while this may be a stereotype, it is largely a fallacy when it comes to real life between couples. The Need...
The American Institute for Cancer Research is doing everything they can to slash cancer rates in the country. Here’s what they have to say about how you can cut your risk of colon cancer through the choices you make...
Q: My son, who's 10, was picked on last year at school. Now he's worried about going back this fall. How can I help ease his fears? At what point does teasing becoming bullying that, as a parent, I...
Curious about the effectiveness of political advertisements, Professor Zheng Wang of Ohio State University designed a study to examine physical responses while participants watched political ads on television...
Q: I've always owned cats, but I had a mild heart attack recently and my doctor wants me to walk more. Do you think a puppy can help me get healthier? - Jessica L., Baton Rouge, La. A: Absolutely. Dogs improve...
I've always been a breakfast eater. It gives me a much-needed energy boost--along with a cup of coffee, of course--and it helps me from being so famished at lunch that I end up overeating. But eating a morning meal is...