The Alternative Daily

Left brain/right brain theory says the left hemisphere of the brain is where logic, reasoning and numbers are processed; the right side is responsible for intuition, creativity, and performance. That makes fictional "Big Bang Theory" physicist Sheldon a left-brain...

The most fundamental truth regarding weight loss, a truth that you must repeat over and over to yourself is that reducing your calories is not the way to lose weight. Not if you expect to lose it and keep...

Chronic stress is not healthy in any way. However, for pregnant women, the effects can be especially dramatic according to a study from Ohio State University. Mothers exposed to chronic stress are often more susceptible to developing postpartum depression...

It appears that a compounding pharmacy in New England is to blame for an outbreak of a rare form of fungal meningitis that has killed at least 15 people in the United States and made over 100 others sick....

There's no question that fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet and provide benefits to body and mind that go far beyond conventional nutrition. Most are rich in phytochemicals, whose natural power to support health...

In a recent report outlining the health of primates throughout the world, it was revealed that primates are in more danger today than ever in history. In addition, with the introduction of GMO modified corn into the agricultural system,...

Many people spend most of their days at work sitting at their desk. However, a study from the University of Leicester in England confirms that being sedentary all day is hazardous to your health. With increased risk for developing...

Sustainability is today's buzzword. But just what is sustainable eating? In ecological terms, sustainability is about how biological systems found in living organisms can remain diverse and productive over time. Thus, a sustainable food system is one that provides...

People who are normal weight according to their BMI (body mass index), but who have excess fat around their waists (for men, a waist 40 inches or larger; for women, it's 35 inches or larger), are 17 percent more likely...

Just like humans, environmental systems can become stressed, making them more vulnerable to illness and degeneration. In an attempt to understand why coral reefs are dying at unprecedented rates, marine biologists from the Florida Institute of Technology are using...