5 Food Documentaries that will Make you Think
We eat too much processed and fast food. Corn in some form is contained in almost every processed food we buy. The way food is grown and produced harms our health, small farms, and the environment, and treats the animals that become our food horrendously. … These are all things we know about the condition of food and health in the US,...
7 Reasons to Find Your Inner Quiet Place
We live in a chaotic world that constantly exposes us to sounds, sights, and smells that can overwhelm us mentally, physically and emotionally. We suffer from overstimulation that manifests itself in feelings of anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, fear, and more. Now, more than ever, we need to learn to find our inner quiet place. The following are seven reasons why the...
Could an Unfriendly Doctor Make You Sicker?
Nearly all of us can likely relate to the scenario of seeing a new doctor or health professional, and leaving the office feeling frustrated and misunderstood. A new study suggests that this occurrence not only may be annoying for a patient, it may even worsen their symptoms. The new study, performed by researchers at the University of Exeter and the...
Cardio vs. Weights: The Truth About Which is Better for Fat Loss
If you’re like most Americans, you probably think that you need to do intense cardio several times per week if you want to lose fat. You might hit the treadmill, elliptical, or pool in attempts to get your heart rate up and burn as many calories as possible. However, new research comparing cardio and resistance training is casting some doubt...
Coca-Cola Sets its Sights On the Fake Milk Business
As if marketing soda to children and expanding the waistlines of an entire planet wasn't enough, the Coca-Cola company's new endeavor is nothing more than a slap in the face to healthy beverages: they're now manufacturing fake milk. Coca-Cola claims that their new "milk," known as "Fairlife," has more protein, more calcium, and half the sugar. It is also advertised...
The Absolute Best Pooping Posture
Although both comfortable and convenient, it turns out sitting on the toilet is not the best position to take when defecating. Both scientists and historians agree: squatting is a more natural and healthy way to go number two. History tells us that toilets were only invented in the 19th century, as an attempt to create a more civilized way of...
Tips to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication
From problem-solving at work to relating to spouses and children, clear communication is important in so many areas of our lives. However, when we’re trying to develop our communication chops, we tend to neglect to focus on nonverbal communication skills. This is a huge mistake, as what we do with our bodies, and the faces we make when interacting with...
Protect HIS Penis By Rethinking Your Sexual Positions
Despite the strength of the male erection, a man's penis is vulnerable to suffering injuries like penile fracture. In fact, it turns out that some sexual positions substantially increase the risk of penile fractures. Woman on top According to a study published in the journal Advances In Urology, 50 percent of all sexually-related penile fractures occur when couples are engaged in...
Study: Helping Older Individuals Sleep Translates to Lower Disease Risk
It is no secret that chronic insomnia can wreak absolute havoc on our health. Sleep is the body's restoration phase: it is the time that significant healing takes place in the body, and when information is stored and sorted in the brain. For older individuals, who are already at a higher risk of health issues such as heart disease and...
Study: Exposure to Plastic Chemicals Linked to Earlier Menopause
What does plastic have to do with menopause? According to a new study performed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, there may be a rather unhealthy connection. Researchers have found that exposure to chemicals found in plastics and other common materials could speed up the onset of menopause in women by two to four years. Dr. Amber Cooper,...
