New Research Examines the Impact of Stress on Your Skin
The American Academy of Dermatology recently reported on a connection that many of us have known through observation for a long time: that stress can wreak havoc on the skin, triggering or exacerbating such conditions as acne and psoriasis. This emphasises the assertion that for a truly effective skin care plan, stress management must be on the list. According to...
Food Crisis to Follow West Africa’s Ebola Crisis
In Ebola-stricken Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, organizations from around the world are preparing for the looming food crisis. The Ebola virus has torn through these West African countries since February, killing over 1,100 people. Unfortunately many of the measures taken to battle the disease have caused further injury to millions in the region, particularly in Liberia. Fabienne Pompey, a...
Poor Americans More Likely to Fall Victim to Ineffective Weight Loss Supplements
Americans in low-income households are more likely to turn to ineffective weight loss strategies like the use of unproven over-the-counter diet supplements, a recent study from Concordia University in Montreal suggests. The study, whose findings were published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, showed that Americans in households earning less than $20,000 per year, which is the income considered...
Add these 3 Things to Your Organic Milk to Make it Even Healthier
Whether you prefer a cold glass with your breakfast, a warm mug before bed, or anything in between, enjoying organic milk can boost your energy, soothe your stomach, and provide you with important nutrients. While you may think that milk is milk, this is not the case - there are many benefits to going organic. Organic milk comes from cows...
University Student Purifies Water Using Solar Power
An undergraduate student at the University of Buffalo has developed a technology that truly has the potential to change the world for the better. Deshawn Henry, a sophomore in the civil engineering program, is the inventor of the new "water lens," which kills 99.9 percent of pathogens in water using inexpensive materials and the power of the sun's rays. The...
Exercise Can Change How You See the World
A new study out of Queen's University in Ontario, Canada suggests that exercise may leave people feeling less anxious because they perceive their environments as less threatening. It also reveals how exercise and relaxation activities such as yoga, may positively impact those with social anxiety disorders. The researchers asked 66 university students to watch an animation of a figure...
How a Healthy Diet May Help Stop Premature Gray Hairs
Graying hair is a natural part of the aging process - and nothing to be ashamed of. However, for some people, it happens much earlier than they would expect (or like). While genetics are often involved, sometimes, gray hairs may be a sign of certain dietary mis-steps. Not getting enough of certain nutrients, and potentially introducing toxins into your...
5 Ways Reducing Your Stress Now Can Improve Your Quality of Life
We all know that stress is no fun, but in the midst of our frenzied lives, we may not take into consideration all of the areas of our lives that suffer when we are constantly stressed out. While some may think that pushing ourselves as hard as possible, and sacrificing sleep and down-time for productivity are helping us reach...
Why Your Heart Really Loves Chocolate
The next time you really want to indulge in a piece of delectable chocolate, don't feel guilty - it's actually good for you! At least in moderate amounts anyway. While it may seem too good to be true, the cocoa bean is actually rich in a class of plant nutrients known as flavonoids which help to protect the plant...
Study Finds St. John’s Wort May Interact with Medications: Using Natural Therapies Wisely
A new study performed at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that the popular herb St. John's wort, usually taken to help alleviate depression, can have negative interactions with several types of prescription drugs, potentially leading to dangerous side effects. This study sheds light on the fact that while natural therapies are indeed natural, they still need...
