Study: Stress Alters How Things Smell
It is well-documented that stress can be extremely detrimental to health, and can even lead to a host of chronic illnesses. A new study performed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center has found that stress can actually re-wire the brain, and change the functionality of our sense of smell. A research team led by psychology professor Wen Li set...
Halloween Parties Without the Sugar Crash: Healthy Treats Kids and Adults Will Love
Some believe sugar should really be referred to as the “white devil,” which makes it somewhat appropriate for Halloween, but following the old tradition of consuming a ton of candy, or allowing your children to do so, can result in a huge sugar crash as well as other harmful effects now and in the future. Sugar is highly addictive...
When Natural Disaster Strikes Americans Unite
Our nation is deeply divided in many ways, but when natural disaster strikes the reality of what’s really important seems to hit home and bring Americans together, regardless of political affiliation and petty disagreements. With the recent Colorado flooding that took at least eight lives and destroyed more than 2,000 homes, once again we saw an amazing generosity by fellow...
Beware of Workout Supplements
Whether you are an athlete, or are just trying to get into shape, it may be tempting to try one of the numerous workout supplements on the market, all promising to boost performance, increase energy and build muscle faster. However, there is a dark side to taking these supplements, as they may contain dangerous ingredients - ingredients which might...
4 Dynamite Fall Spices
There are certain foods and flavors that just go with the fall. Warm baked apple pies, spiced cakes and cookies and tasty ciders are staples throughout the country during this time of year when the days become shorter and the nights grow colder. But did you know that aside from tantalizing your taste buds, the spices you crave most...
Drinking Tea and Coffee May Stop Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria from Colonizing
Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that antibiotic resistant bacteria could pose a catastrophic threat. CRE, or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, has become more common over the last decade due to the overuse of antibiotics with the bacteria evolving and developing the ability to fight these drugs. They pass on the ability to resist treatment to...
Killing Your Heart: Best Ways to Get B2 and B6
Are you killing your heart? A study out of the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada found that 27% of patients with heart failure had evidence of a vitamin B2 deficiency while 38% showed evidence of a B6 deficiency. Another study conducted in Japan found that eating more foods containing B6 lowers the risk of death from stroke and heart disease...
The Dangers of Eating Silver
A study performed at the University of Missouri has found that silver nanoparticles, commonly used in pesticides, packaging, water treatment, cosmetics and preserving foods, can stay on the skin of produce, and penetrate into food, even after repeated rinsing. Silver nanoparticles are tiny particles of silver, measuring between 1 and 100 nanometers in size. Silver has been used for hundreds...
All-Natural Colors of Fruits and Vegetables are Linked to Health Properties
We all know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is essential to good health. All fruits and veggies contain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. However, some of these nutrients are color-specific. Dr. Lorelei DiSogra of the National Cancer Institute explains that it is important to eat an assortment of different colors of fruits and vegetables every day....
Physical Education Programs Threatened In Schools But…. they Work!
Due to our nation's strained economic situation, many schools have faced significant budget cuts. Sadly, gym classes in schools across the country have taken some of the biggest hits, and our children are much worse off in their absence. Depleting physical education programs is counterproductive to education as a whole, because, along with helping kids maintain healthy bodies, new research...
