Public Restrooms Not as Filthy as their Reputation, New Study Reveals
Despite public restrooms having a rather nasty reputation, their microbial communities aren't much different from your bathroom at home, according to a new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The researchers say that toilet flushing helps to disperse "enteric" bacteria like gut flora and pathogenic bacteria that isn't normally found in other locations, although this type of bacteria is...
7 Ways Honey Naturally FIXES Your Life
While September is National Honey Month, it has so many uses, you may want to devote an entire year, or even a lifetime to this bee-made product. Americans are said to consume 1.5 pounds of honey per person each year, and there are more than 300 types in the U.S. available alone. But, unfortunately, most people use the processed...
Bust Fat and Have Fun on Your Treadmill
It's hard to get excited about running in place. It doesn't take most people long before boredom sets in, making it difficult to meet exercise goals. It can also result in dreading the next workout. However, it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, there are a number of options that may even help you look forward to your...
Seven Ways Your Work is Really Harming You
Everyone puts in long days and nights at the office on occasion. However, if you feel like all you do is work, you may truly be spending too much time at the office. Just to be sure, here are seven signs you're working too hard. Your work keeps coming up short You may feel like you're going in a thousand directions...
Diseases Spread by Insects Making their Way to the US
There has been a great deal of talk in the news lately about Ebola concerns, but it is actually other tropical diseases spread by insects that pose a greater threat to Americans. The diseases we should really be worried about In his recent interview with FOX News, Dr. Mark Siegel, Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, explained that there...
6 Healthy Pre-Run Snacks
If you're going out for a long run, 60 to 90 minutes or longer, high-octane fuel is essential in order to get through your workout and ensure your body is running at its best. A run over 90 minutes also requires a mid-run snack, as stored muscle glycogen can get depleted quickly. Fueling up with healthy snacks before your run,...
Christmas Traditions to Start with Your Kids This Year
Christmas is a wonderful time of year to give back to others, have fun, and make lifelong memories. Every family seems to have their own traditions during this time of year - their own way of having fun and making memories. Here are a few of our favorite holiday traditions to consider teaching your children this Christmas. Christmas countdown. Purchase...
Another Reason to Avoid Midnight Snacking
Researchers have found more evidence that midnight snacking is contributing to weight gain. A new study conducted at the Salk Institute found that it's not just a high-fat, high-calorie diet that contributes to body weight, but an extended eating time. The scientists say that confining caloric consumption to an 8- to 12-hour period, like people did just a century ago,...
9 Gifts of Health that Keep on Giving
The holidays are a lovely time of year for many people. Well, for those who were done shopping in October, anyway. If you're still not through your list, you might be scrambling to find the exact fit - that gift that says you actually know someone. Here’s a simple guide that might just help you find that elusive perfection. For...
When You Talk What Does Your Dog Hear?
It often seems that our dogs not only understand what we say, they also frequently seem to know just how we feel. This may be because a dog's brain differentiates both the sounds of human speech and the way we express ourselves, whether it's with joy, anger or sadness. They're not only listening to what we say, but how we...
