Stress Hormones Damage Short Term Memory
While short term memory lapses in older adults are commonly attributed simply to advanced age, research shows that it does not have to be...
The 3 Stinky Secrets Indoor Air Fresheners are Hiding
The doorbell rings, it's surprise company and you've just finished cooking up a big batch of fish. You reach for the air freshener and...
Another Reason to Go Camping This Summer: It’s Good for You
You probably already know that camping is fun, but did you know that it's actually good for your health? Humans often long to spend...
Exercise Quality Matters First
A new study has confirmed something that many fitness experts already believed: It's quality, not quantity, that counts more when it comes to exercise...
One Third of Our Food Goes Straight to Landfills: How to...
Each year, Americans throw away a staggering amount of food. According to statistics compiled by the USDA, between 30 and 40 percent of our food...
How Music Reduces Stress in Hospital Waiting Rooms
Music can have powerful effects on our emotions. Its ability to soothe is well-established, providing a relaxing effect on our minds and bodies that...
Why Are We Still Talking About Smoking? It’s Still Killing
Whether you smoke or not, you may roll your eyes when you see yet another headline about the dangers of smoking. We all know...
4 Reasons to Let Fast Food Go Forever
While it may be hard to fathom, even people who say they “hate” fast food still consume it at least occasionally – and, there...
What Botox Does to the Brain
Not long ago, if you wanted to look younger you would call up a plastic surgeon and undergo any number of painful surgical procedures...
Kombucha Tea is the Health Elixir You Need to Try Now
You may have seen it in your local health food or specialty store. It’s that interesting tea-like beverage sprouting a mushroom-like topping with various...
