Need a Reason to Nap: Here are 8 Good Ones
Feeling guilty about your nap habit? You shouldn’t. According to more and more research, napping is a smart, productive and healthy thing to do. Studies have linked napping to a sharper memory, more creative thinking, and lower incidences of heart disease, making taking a nap ideal for pretty much anyone. Here are 8 reasons to take a nap every...
Want to Smell Your Best? Avoid These Foods
The old adage ‘you are what you eat’ takes on a whole new meaning with some foods, which actually leave you smelling like what you ate—and not in a good way! While all of these foods are fine to eat in moderation, if you have a big date or event coming up, you might consider limiting or avoiding them. Coffee There’s...
Eco-Therapy: Fighting Depression Outdoors
The average American spends between 80 and 99 percent of their time indoors: a number which is thought to be growing. As we lose touch with nature, our mental and physical health also deteriorate, as being outside in nature has been shown to provide some important health benefits, from a healthier Vitamin D level to a happier mood, a...
Dad’s High Sugar Diet May Cause Obese Offspring
A study was recently conducted on male fruit flies to see if there is a link between a father's high sugar diet and obesity in offspring. The results showed that it is indeed possible, and while most research focuses on mom's health, the state of dad's health during conception and fetal development can play a role. This research spurred...
7 Easy Meals Using 3 Ingredients or Less
After a long day at work, the last thing you probably want to do is spend time slaving in the kitchen. At the same time, turning to unhealthy fast foods definitely won't do your body any favors. Fortunately, there are many simple, tasty and healthy meals that can quickly be put together using just three ingredients. Keep in mind that...
7 Ways To Get Along Better With Co-Workers Who Drive You Nuts
Co-workers can be like siblings: they can drive you nuts on a daily basis, but you have to learn to get along with them. This isn't always easy, but it is important to optimal productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. Here are seven strategies to help you improve your relationships with co-workers. Communication The most important part of any relationship is communication....
Study Says Overuse of Phone Hurts Your Back
That ache in your neck and pain in your back might be caused by using your phone. It's being referred to by some as "text neck", and could be an epidemic in the making. Experts have found that merely holding your head at an angle to view your cell phone screen for long periods of time, or repeatedly throughout the...
The Absolute Best Coconut Water Health Shot EVER
Detoxification is essential to optimal health: if toxins build up in our bodies, our systems cannot function at their highest levels. For this reason, it's important to flush them out on a regular basis. Keeping your body detoxified over the long term is as simple as eliminating processed junk, including sugar and wheat flour, from your diet, and instead eating...
Teens Need Adequate Sleep: Here’s Just One Reason Why
Lack of adequate sleep may pose a bigger threat to teens than just the possibility of being sluggish the next day. In fact, it has been linked to increased inflammation in the body and chronic health problems later in life, such as heart disease and diabetes. In a report published in the journal Sleep Medicine, researchers used blood tests to...
For Locks that Rock Eat These Foods
Want to hear a secret the hair care industry doesn’t want you to find out? It turns out that strong, healthy, shiny hair is not the result of expensive products—it’s the result of a healthy body and a healthy diet. Many cases of dry, brittle hair and excess shedding are a result of a nutritional deficiency or imbalance—especially in...
