The Latest Essential Element Found – Bromine – Now There are 28
There were 27 chemical elements considered essential for human life, but in a new paper published by the journal Cell, researchers from Vanderbilt University say there are now 28, and the latest addition is bromine. Among the 92 naturally-occurring chemical elements in the universe, bromine has become the 28th element that's considered essential for tissue development in all animals,...
Top 2 Food Additives that are Stealing Years from Your Life
We talk a lot about a wide range of food additives and preservatives on a regular basis, to serve as an information source and to warn readers of the health hazards that they present. Many of these additives have long, hard-to-pronounce names and are not extremely well-known. However, did you know that two of the most dangerous additives found...
North Carolina One Step Away from Approving Medicinal Marijuana
North Carolina is set to become the latest state to pass a medicinal marijuana legislation, with a measure passing through the state Senate with unanimous approval. With more and more states approving marijuana to treat certain conditions, it is clear that the therapeutic potential of this plant is becoming increasingly accepted. The new measure waiting for Governor Pat McCrory's signature...
How Not to Gain Weight During Menopause
Menopause can be a truly stressful and uncomfortable time for many women. On top of the hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings, many women find themselves gaining weight, especially in the tummy area, seemingly overnight. If you're wondering if this menopausal weight gain is simply inevitable, the answer is no - but you'll likely have to make a...
7 Things that Zap Our Energy and How to Recharge
In this fast-moving world, we often need to be at our top energy levels to deal with the challenges of our daily lives. However, there are many factors - foods, habits, mindsets and situations - that can leave us feeling like we're running on empty. The more we push ourselves beyond our energy reserves, the more we are risking...
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...
