Revolutionary Technology Charges Batteries Using Sweat
The potential for green energy is all around us, and is sometimes found in the most unlikely of sources. This year alone, we have reported on innovative groups of scientists generating energy from food waste, and even from urine. Now, a research team from the University of California, San Diego has developed a battery that can derive energy from human...
It’s Time to Quit Comparing Yourself with Others
No matter what area of life is in question - personal, recreational or professional - one of the most psychologically damaging things we can do to ourselves is to measure our successes and failures in relation to another person. What's right for one person is not necessarily so for another, and as long as we keep comparing ourselves to...
Study: Germs Spread Quickly at the Supermarket
When doing your routine grocery shopping, how often do you handle raw poultry packages without using an extra plastic bag? According to a new study sponsored by the USDA, most of us do not use this precautionary measure, leading raw poultry juices to quickly spread to our shopping carts and other food items. The study, recently presented by Dr. Edgar...
Organic Clothing is About More than Comfort
When most people think of "going organic," food is the only area of life that comes to mind. However, choosing organic clothing is also an important decision, both for your overall health, the health of the environment, and to support sustainable agriculture and fair working conditions. Think about it: the clothes you wear are in contact with your skin for...
3 Exercises You Need to Stop Doing Today
While you might think that any exercise is good exercise, that's not always the case. Of course, getting up and moving, rather than sitting all day behind a computer screen or lounging on the couch is definitely a good idea, nevertheless, there are some rather common exercises that are a waste of your time, and sometimes rather unsafe. The standard...
Study Connects Ramen Noodles to Chronic Disease
While it is well-known that processed foods are not a healthy choice (and should really be avoided entirely), many specific foods in this category have not been widely analyzed as to their health pitfalls. One very popular processed food choice worldwide is instant noodles. A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition took a closer look at the effects...
7 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers and Put Them on Your Eyes Too
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus), while somewhat underrated, is extremely nutritious and definitely worthy of celebrating. Usually grouped together with vegetables, it is actually a fruit, and a relative of both melons and squash. Cucumbers have a rich and ancient history, and are thought to have originated in India thousands of years ago. These fruits are mentioned in the Epic...
When to Question Your Healthcare Provider
Patients are often in a state of pain, fear and vulnerability when faced with a medical condition. They put their health in the hands of a doctor who they trust to take care of them. Yet all too often, doctors are quick to order a slew of unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures - whether it is because they are...
Natural Remedies to Eliminate Head Lice
One thing that no parent wants their child bringing home from school is head lice. They are creepy, spread to other children (and adults) easily, and quickly send many parents into a panic. To get rid of lice, many people choose lice shampoos and treatments that contain dangerous chemical pesticides. However, these can have negative side effects, introduce harmful chemicals...
Spend Time Alone Because It’s Healthy
Time alone is essential to our sanity and overall well-being. Despite some social bias against it, many people enjoy and even relish time alone. Research has suggested that alone time may even help lower the instance of adolescent depression. A study in 1997 found that although teens didn't necessarily describe solitude as something positive, many reported increased feelings of...
