Agricultural Overuse of Antibiotics Wiping Out 10% of Pig Population
Since first being detected on an Ohio farm a little over a year ago, a killer virus known as PEDv (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea) has...
What Country Has the Healthiest Workweek?
In the United States, the 40-hour work week is standard, and overtime is essentially the norm for many people. Americans in a range of...
Handwriting Improves Memory, Boosts the Learning Process
Scientists have long known that writing is a great activity to boost brainpower. Specifically, it activates the rational left side of the brain, giving...
Organic vs. Conventional Milk
Washington State University recently conducted the first large, nationwide comparison of organic and conventional milk composition. The study, published in the online peer-reviewed journal...
Why You Should Plank for 2 Minutes a Day
Core strength is essential. You use your core for almost everything you do. Building a fitter core helps you look thinner and also supports...
2 Secret Fat Fighting Weapons to Combat Belly Blubber
You’ve probably heard that excess abdominal fat increases your risk of a number of diseases, including cancer, hypertension, and heart disease.
However, a study published...
Is Your Bra Making You Sick?
Health experts warn that if you're suffering from headaches, back pain or indigestion and aren't sure why, it might be because you're wearing an...
6 Complete Vegan Proteins You May Not Know About
We all need protein to live; we could not exist without this essential nutrient. While the most common sources of protein are meat, eggs...
If Insects Were Gone Humans Would Suffer
Many of us humans have a rather negative perception of insects. Some bite and spread disease, others destroy crops and yet others are an...
6 Ways to Stop a Stitch in its Tracks
Just when you've finally worked up the motivation to take on that long run or power walk, have your tunes ready to go and...
