How to Control Farts with Black Pepper & Slim Your Belly Too
Did you know that a powerful addition to your healthy weight loss plan is very likely already in your kitchen? No, we're not talking about coconut oil - although that one is amazing too. Draw your attention to your pepper mill. That's right, it's black pepper! Black peppercorns (Piper nigrum) are actually berries, which grow on long vines in tropical...
Warning! Sugar Found Where Least Expected
Consuming excess amounts of sugar only leads to trouble. Obesity, heart disease and diabetes are just a few of the conditions that can be caused by an overload of sugar in the diet. If you are seeking a healthy lifestyle, it is vital that you know just where the sugar hides. It is not found only in sweet foods...
Research Finds Memory and Sleep Intricately Intertwined
Have you ever noticed that your memory is sharper after a good night's sleep? Have you, on the other hand, noticed that staying up all night trying to memorize something for the next day doesn't seem to work very well? It has been long known that when you sleep, short term memories are stored as long-term ones, and that without...
200 Minutes of Walking Each Week Improves Mental Health
It turns out that exercise may be beneficial to more than just your body. Research suggests that walking, in particular, could improve your mental health. A non-medical treatment for depression A recent study by the Queensland University of Technology found that moderate-intensity exercise could improve the quality of life for middle-aged women suffering from depression. Women who spent 200 minutes a...
High School Students Find Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in New York Subways
Antibiotic resistance is a scary concept, but how close to home is the problem, really? Apparently, it's already lurking in our transit systems. Last summer, a group of high school students, including high school senior Anya Dunaif, swabbed New York City's subway system for bacteria, as part of Rockefeller's Summer Science Research Program. The NYC subways are frequented by over...
No, All Calories are Not Alike: Why Some Foods Leave You Feeling Unsatisfied
Despite the common advice that ‘a calorie is a calorie,’ many of us have realized through personal experience that that’s not quite the whole story. If it was the case, then why does 100 calories of fish make us feel so much fuller than 100 calories of potato chips? It turns out that there are some foods out there,...
7 Foods that are Secretly Staining Your Teeth
Everyone wants a light, bright smile. It’s one of the first things noticed about you by others, who especially notice the color of your teeth. In fact, a recent survey from the American Dental Association revealed that 3 out of 4 people think that yellow teeth can ruin the effect of a person’s smile. Although there are some safe and...
15 Chemicals in Common Household Items that Disrupt Hormones and May Lead to Early Menopause
Chemicals called ‘endocrine disruptors,’ found in everything from soap to plastics, have already been linked to rising cancer levels and fertility problems. Now, new research out of Washington University has identified 15 of these chemicals, and found that women with the highest levels of them in their bodies experienced menopause two to four years earlier than women with lower...
Finally, We are Close to Solving the Peanut Allergy Puzzle
According to statistics compiled by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, about 8 percent of American children under the age of 18 are living with a food allergy. The most common allergen of them all? Peanuts. Peanut allergy is a very serious matter for affected individuals and their families, as allergic reactions can be very severe in some...
7 Things to STOP Doing If You Want to Be Happy
We often hear about things to do if you want to be happy, but what about the things you shouldn’t do? Even if you’re making every effort to be happier, if you don’t stop doing certain things, you may be completely sabotaging your own attempts. Here are seven things to stop doing today, in the interest of your happiness. 1.Neglecting your...
