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...
Want to Lose Your Memory – Eat More Trans Fats
You probably already know that consuming foods which contain trans fats is bad for your waistline, and your overall health. But wait - there's more. Now, a new study has found that if you're having trouble finding your smartphone or your car keys, those processed foods you like to indulge in are probably at least partly to blame. The...
Austrian Student Designs Bike Bottle that Collects Water from Thin Air
Another exciting invention from one of our world's young people is on its way. Fontus, invented by Kristof Retezár, a student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria, is a bicycle water bottle device that takes humidity from the air and turns it into clean water. Fontus (which gets its name from the Roman god of wells and...
12 Ways to Preserve Your Mental Health Over the Holidays
While the holidays can bring lots of joy and cheer, for many people they can be rather taxing on mental health. There's the overwhelming list of things to do, including everything from hosting a party to traveling, buying gifts, attending family gatherings, working and perhaps taking care of the kids. If you'd like to preserve your mental health this holiday...
4 Gifts Your Child Should Give this Year
For many children, as well as adults, the holidays are all about getting what we want. As parents, however, it's important to teach our kids, and remind ourselves, that giving is better than receiving. Otherwise, they're likely to grow up thinking this is the season of getting. Consider encouraging your children to give at least one of these four gifts...
Grow Your Own Mushrooms: Here’s How
Delicious and nutritious mushrooms are a great addition to winter soups, stews, roasts and stir fries. Whatever your favorite variety - oyster, shiitake, portobello, morel, crimini or classic button - you'll be adding health benefits as well as flavor to your foods. The nutritional value of mushrooms is immense. These little fungi contain a range of B-vitamins, including vitamin...
What is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity?
Gluten-free diets are becoming more and more popular because many people state that they feel better when they are not consuming gluten (gluten is mainly wheat, barley and rye). Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a condition in which a person has symptoms that are like those of Celiac disease, but they are not diagnosed with Celiac disease. Complete elimination of...
