Agricultural Overuse of Antibiotics Wiping Out 10% of Pig Population
Since first being detected on an Ohio farm a little over a year ago, a killer virus known as PEDv (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea) has been spreading throughout pig farms in the US, resulting in more than 10 percent of our nation's pigs to perish. This highly contagious disease has affected pigs in 30 states as well as Canada, attacking the...
What Country Has the Healthiest Workweek?
In the United States, the 40-hour work week is standard, and overtime is essentially the norm for many people. Americans in a range of occupations - from servers to CEOs - often find themselves pulling 12-hour shifts, or longer. It's long been hailed as the "American way." Many of us are overworked and overtired, all in the name of...
Handwriting Improves Memory, Boosts the Learning Process
Scientists have long known that writing is a great activity to boost brainpower. Specifically, it activates the rational left side of the brain, giving the creative right brain the space to soar. In this way, you are able to use both sides of your brain to both express and understand yourself and the subject you are exploring. However, in this...
Organic vs. Conventional Milk
Washington State University recently conducted the first large, nationwide comparison of organic and conventional milk composition. The study, published in the online peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, revealed an interesting discovery: organic milk has a healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. A diet that contains too many omega-6 fatty acids and not enough omega-3s has been linked to a...
Why You Should Plank for 2 Minutes a Day
Core strength is essential. You use your core for almost everything you do. Building a fitter core helps you look thinner and also supports your spine, helping with things like balance. Your core muscles are also connected to your legs, affecting the the way you stand and sit. Training your core doesn't just strengthen the ab muscles, it also...
2 Secret Fat Fighting Weapons to Combat Belly Blubber
You’ve probably heard that excess abdominal fat increases your risk of a number of diseases, including cancer, hypertension, and heart disease. However, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology was the first to use a CT scan to study specifically located fat deposits for direct associations with disease risk – confirming the dangers of belly...
Is Your Bra Making You Sick?
Health experts warn that if you're suffering from headaches, back pain or indigestion and aren't sure why, it might be because you're wearing an ill-fitting bra, particularly if you have large breasts. It's estimated that as many as 80 percent of women wear a bra that doesn't fit properly. Bras can affect your posture, which frequently leads to back pain,...
6 Complete Vegan Proteins You May Not Know About
We all need protein to live; we could not exist without this essential nutrient. While the most common sources of protein are meat, eggs and dairy, many people choose not to eat these types of foods, for a variety of personal reasons. For vegans, getting complete protein from plant foods is essential, as a deficiency can have serious health...
If Insects Were Gone Humans Would Suffer
Many of us humans have a rather negative perception of insects. Some bite and spread disease, others destroy crops and yet others are an annoyance and may bring about feelings of disgust. However you may feel about our insect neighbors, they are essential to the health of our planet, in some ways which may surprise you. There are nearly a...
6 Ways to Stop a Stitch in its Tracks
Just when you've finally worked up the motivation to take on that long run or power walk, have your tunes ready to go and are just getting started… bam! Side stitch! Your exercise session is ruined as soon as it began. The infamous side stitch, also known as exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), is essentially a cramp in your diaphragm...
