Do You Overestimate How Hard You Exercise?
Most of us tend to underestimate what we eat, and overestimate how much exercise we get. A recent study published in PLOS One in May found that we also overestimate how vigorous our physical activity is, and how hard we should exercise in order to achieve maximum health benefits. Doctors and other health experts often recommend exercising according to the...
Vermont Sued By Monsanto Over GMO Labeling Law
May 8, 2014 - the day that Vermont passed statewide GMO labeling law, Act 120 - was a momentous milestone for all Americans who support food label transparency. Through this victory, Vermont became the first state in the US to mandate GMO labeling independent of surrounding states passing similar laws. However, as expected, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which...
Do you have Procrastination in Your Genes?
According to a study recently published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, procrastination and impulsivity are genetically linked. University of Colorado Boulder study author and psychological scientist Daniel Gustavson explained that while everyone procrastinates at least occasionally, the researchers wanted to explore why some people procrastinate more than others, and why procrastinators seem to be more...
Is Saturated Fat-Bashing Finally Coming to an End?
It appears that mainstream media is finally starting to get behind what natural health information sources (like us!) have been saying for quite some time: that saturated fats are indeed not the enemy, and have many health benefits. While this turnaround has been coming for years, it is extremely refreshing to see it becoming general knowledge once more. To summarize...
Work this Little Seed Into Your Diet for Amazing Health Benefits
If you're looking to add just one superfood to your diet this summer, flax seeds are a prime contender. These ancient versatile seeds (also known as linseeds) come from flax, a flowering plant with attractive blue flowers, and their nutritional and antioxidant benefits cannot be beat. The cultivation of flax was first recorded in the Mediterranean region and the Middle...
8 Reasons to NEVER Eat Wheat Again
Many of us know that white flour is unhealthy, as it has had its nutrients bleached and processed out. However, there is still a prevalent belief held today that whole wheat products are nutritious, and deserve center-stage in a healthy diet. Unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. According to Dr. Marcia Alvarez, a specialist in nutrition for...
President Obama’s Historic Address Focuses on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Never before in history has an administration proposed to enforce rules regarding carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants. However, President Obama’s recent public address focused on future plans for reducing the levels of dangerous greenhouse gas emissions spewed daily into the atmosphere. The administration’s plan includes a re-commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 17 percent below 2005 standards...
7 Things to Do Around Your Home for Summer Safety
Summer brings the opportunity for lots of fun outdoor activities, including swimming and grilling as well as home improvement projects and yard work. Unfortunately, it also tends to mean more accidents in and around your home. What can you do to make you home a safer place this summer? Yard work safety Nearly 80,000 people visit the emergency room every year...
Do Men Really Go Through Menopause?
There’s no denying that when women reach a certain age they go through what is often so classically referred to as “the change.” Menopause is a fact of life for all women. It marks the end of a woman’s fertility and includes the termination of the production of hormones, estrogen and progesterone. During this time, which is different for...
5 Places to Look for Local Food this Summer
If you're a frequent reader of The Alternative Daily, you already know there are many reasons to buy local food: it looks and tastes better, it's more nutritious, it's safer, and it helps support local farms and families, builds community, benefits the environment and much more. If you want to start buying local foods more often, here are five...
