What’s the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
There is no question that exercising on a regular basis is crucial to good health. However, there has been some debate as to what time of day is best for a workout. While the simple answer is that different times work for different people, there is some new research which suggests that after dinner is the best time for those...
Is Your Morning Shower Making You Sick?
We pay a lot of attention to the quality of our drinking water, but rarely take the time to consider the water we bathe in. Given that our skin can ingest certain chemicals even more effectively than our digestive system, it’s time we start to worry about what’s coming out of our shower head. Most unfiltered water contains chlorine, which...
How to Have a Cheerful Social Media Feed (It Will Make You and Others Happier)
Emotions are contagious. When you’re down, your friends tend to get down, and when you’re happy, they’re likely happy. There is an actual term for an emotional state that can spread from person to person without you even realizing it: it’s called emotional contagion. A recent study done by James Fowler, a professor of medical genetics and political science at...
Forget the Free Cone… Make Your Own Healthy Ice Cream Instead
So, if you haven't heard - March 16 - was Free Cone Day. To celebrate its 75 anniversary, Dairy Queen gave out free vanilla soft serve ice cream cones to eager customers. While this may seem extremely generous, it's not doing any favors for our nation's health. DQ doesn't plan to stop the giveaways either. Barry Westrum, the company's executive...
Could Some “Bad Habits” Actually Be Good for You?
We all have our own individual habits. Some are better for us than others, and some that you wouldn't expect to be good may actually be healthy. For example, it’s hard to believe that picking your nose could be a good thing. One thing's for sure, it’s gross. Read on and see if your "bad habit" of choice may actually...
Discover Your Inner Singing Sensation to Boost Your Mood
If you feel at your most confident and happy while singing in the shower, but have been told that your pitch doesn't quite cut it, we have good news for you. New research out of Northwestern University has found that singing on key is a skill that can be developed over time. If you're one of those people with...
Common Cooking Mistakes that are Sabotaging Your Food
Few things are as disappointing as going through the effort to make a nice meal only to have it turn out soggy, burnt, or inedible. Most of the time, these results are from common cooking mistakes that can be avoided. Let's take a look at some of them one at a time. Overcrowding Without a doubt, the most common cooking blunder is...
3 Reasons to Stop Using Paper Towels (How To Do It)
Because of their convenience, paper towels are used in many ways, like cleaning spills, serving snacks, and hand drying. But, there is a downside to these little handy helpers. For the sake of the Earth, and your pocketbook, there are a few alternatives you should consider. Paper towels are not only a drain on resources, and a huge source of...
The Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Nature and Art
There is something so majestic about the sight of an undisturbed natural landscape. Many people also experience feelings of awe when looking at a piece of art, listening to a musical performance, or participating in a spiritual experience. According to new research, these feelings of awe and wonder can do more than illuminate the grand mystery of our universe: they...
The Unique Relationship Between a Healthy Gut and Clear Skin
If you suffer from skin blemishes or other pesky skin disorders, the real culprit might be your gut. Imbalanced gut flora has been linked with obesity, allergies, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and particularly skin issues. It turns out that there is a special relationship that exists between the state of health in your gut and your skin. Common causes of altered gut...
