Physical Activity Translates to Better Behavior in the Classroom
Being physically active on a regular basis is known to offer a seemingly endless number of health rewards, but a recent study conducted by the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies has found yet another benefit. Lead researcher and professor Dr. Brendon Gurd, says that just four minutes of physical activity can improve behavior in the classroom, such as inattentiveness...
Breaking News: Berkeley Passes Soda Tax
Some highly encouraging news from California circulated the nation this past week: the city of Berkeley has passed Measure D, which states that a one penny per ounce tax will be paid on certain sugary beverages, including sodas. It was no uncertain victory, either: over 75 percent of voters came together to usher in new tax. In passing this measure, especially...
Practical Healthy Living Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL77ZCUHekY&feature Are you trying really hard to be fit and healthy but can't seem to get ahead? Sometimes the simplest things can help you in your journey. Here are four healthy living tips to get you started.
More Scratching Means More Itching
Researchers have figured out what’s behind that extremely annoying cycle of why scratching an itch just makes you itch more. A new study published in the journal Neuron was conducted on mice by researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, who found that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin, which intensifies the itch...
Weight Loss Underwear Scam: Caffeinated Panties are Actually Decaf
In what seems like an absolutely ludicrous claim in the first place, clothing manufacturers tried to make money by telling women that their caffeine-filled underwear would help them lose weight. Bras, girdles and leggings were said to be infused with caffeine and then sold as weight loss aids. Two Massachusetts women decided to sue the makers of the shapewear, claiming...
9 Things You May Not Know About Left Handers
The enigma of "handedness" - whether someone is left or right handed - has puzzled humans for ages. Approximately 90 percent of the world's population predominantly uses their right hand, while the other 10 percent, mostly men, prefers the left. Interestingly, this ratio has been more or less the case since history began recording these matters. To this day, much...
Semen, Nature’s True Superfood?
Ok, if you made it this far into this article, past the title at least, you must be partially interested in learning more, right? Don't be grossed out - know that we are just passing along some information that we have found, not taking a stand one way or another. We are just reporting on what some are calling...
Alternative Therapies to Help You Conquer Your Fears
Just about everyone experiences at least some degree of anxiety over things like flying, heights, public speaking, spiders or rejection. Traditional methods of conquering those fears have generally included some form of psychotherapy, or in more severe cases, medication, which, as you probably already know, comes with a long list of side effects that can be worse than the...
Top 15 Healthiest DIY Drinks Ever
Here at The Alternative Daily, you will find a great deal of information about nourishing foods and nutritionally deficient foods, as well as superfoods which can revolutionize your meals and snacks. However, if you accompany a healthy meal with a preservative-loaded, chemical-filled beverage, you're not doing your body much good. For this reason, we've compiled our list of the top...
Do You Know What is in Your Truffle Oil?
Truffles are among the most rare, expensive, and all around gourmet foods on the planet. These aromatic underground mushrooms, which hail from France and Italy, have an unequalled flavor and scent, and are often simply shaved on top of upscale dishes to complete them. Mushrooms have a wide variety of, including the provision of antioxidants, B-vitamins, magnesium, potassium and fiber,...
