4 Things Being Healthy Really Means
The benefits of living a healthy lifestyle are practically endless. By eating a balanced, nutritious diet, exercising regularly, practicing stress reduction techniques and getting enough rest, it will not only help you live longer, it can help you to enjoy a higher quality of life and increase your happiness quotient as well. The “progress” of our modern world has made...
Are Microwaves a Threat to Your Health?
Start talking about microwave safety amongst mixed company and you are sure to spark up a "heated" debate. Some might warn you that even getting within two feet of a running microwave will harm you, while others will tell you that the issues are not so much with the microwave itself but rather with the nature of the food...
How to Avoid Gluten When You Eat Out
Deciding to go gluten-free is a lifestyle change that can make you feel worlds better if you are sensitive to gluten. Unfortunately, it may make eating out at restaurants more tricky. However, there are several things you can do to still enjoy an evening out while avoiding contact with gluten. Gluten is a protein compound found in wheat, barley, rye...
What is Lurking in Your Carpet: Why Hardwood and Tile May be Healthier
Sinking your feet into a luxurious, thick carpet is a wonderful feeling. However, you may not savor this sensation nearly as much if you knew how much bacteria might be breeding just below your feet. An independent study of carpets across Britain performed by the cleaning machine manufacturer, Rug Doctor, revealed some nasty results. Many carpets were found to contain "dangerously...
Heart of Palm – A Vegetable Worth Eating
If you're looking for new veggies to liven up your meals, heart of palm is definitely a top candidate. Hailing from the inner part of various palm trees, most commonly the cabbage palm, heart of palm has a mild, artichoke-esque flavor, a crisp texture, and a number of important health benefits. This tropical vegetable is rich in potassium, with a...
‘Illegal’ GM Soybeans Seized from Sudan
A shipment of GM soybeans reportedly hailing from the United States has recently been refused entry into Sudan. This is not the first time that Sudanese authorities have barred the import of GMOs into the country; it has a history of taking a firm stand against them on many occasions. Although Sudan's GMO policy is not entirely clear-cut from a legal...
What Drives Motivation and How to Have More
A recent study out of Technische Universität München in Germany found that internal, unconscious motivation can significantly improve performance. Researchers found that willpower alone is not enough when it comes to rising to a difficult challenge as the reserves of willpower are quickly depleted. Professor Hugo Kehr, Chair of Psychology at the university noted, "There are three components to motivation. The...
Why Drug Commericals are Misleading
Commercials for both prescription and over-the-counter drugs are so prevalent on the airwaves that you don't have to wait very long to find one once you turn on the television. In fact, a 2012 study published in the medical journal BMJ reported that pharmaceutical companies spend 19 times more money on advertising than they do on research. While this fact seems...
Biotech Companies Fight Against Hawaiian Anti-GMO Law
The battle rages on between the deep pockets of agribusiness and the resilience and growing numbers of those against the genetic alteration of our food. In a desperate attempt to stop the spread of anti-GMO laws in Hawaii, DuPont, Syngenta and Agrigenetics, Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Kauai's ordinance restricting GMO use. The law in place since last November...
Seven Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality this Winter
Especially in colder climates, many people tend to keep their windows and doors tightly shut in the wintertime. While this may keep the heat in, it also contributes to stuffy, dry indoor environments. It can also trap dust and other pollutants in the air for you to breathe. Without proper attention to indoor air quality, many homes become saturated with...
