Keep Your Mind Sharp and Body Trim by Avoiding These 5 Food Felons
What do Geena Davis (IQ 140), James Woods (IQ 189), and Marilyn vos Savant (IQ 186) have in common besides genius-level brains? Trim, healthy bodies to keep their thinking-machines working smoothly well into old age. Keeping your innards healthy keeps your intellect sharp. Over 10 years, resolving eight minor complaints (like sinus or skin problems, foot and ankle conditions and...
Happy Autumn! Plant These Regional Veggies on the First Day of Fall
Growing your own garden is a great way to save money on your grocery budget and reduce the levels of pesticides your family is exposed to from conventionally grown crops. Vegetable gardens are a great way to teach your children how to have a healthy relationship with both the environment and their food. Planting and tending an organic garden...
Obesity Begins in the Womb
For pregnant mothers, the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet is never greater. Recent research indicates that even for mothers who are overweight during their pregnancy, eating a healthy diet can help their child avoid becoming obese later in life. Setting the Tone Early Researchers at Baylor University School of Medicine found that mothers who eat diets even moderately low...
Belly Fat More Dangerous Than Hip & Thigh Fat
In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers found that where a person stores fat in their body can determine whether or not they will develop diabetes in the future...
Does He Fall Asleep First After Sex?
The stereotype of men is that they almost always fall asleep first after sex. However, recent research shows that while this may be a stereotype, it is largely a fallacy when it comes to real life between couples. The Need for Bonding Falling asleep after sex is normal. Often, it is an indication of satisfaction with sexual activity and the result...
6 Easy Tricks to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
The American Institute for Cancer Research is doing everything they can to slash cancer rates in the country. Here’s what they have to say about how you can cut your risk of colon cancer through the choices you make every day. If current trends continue, one in twenty Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer over the course of his/her...
When Does Teasing Cross the Line Into Bullying?
Q: My son, who's 10, was picked on last year at school. Now he's worried about going back this fall. How can I help ease his fears? At what point does teasing becoming bullying that, as a parent, I should address with the school? I don't want to be overprotective, but I do want to help if he needs...
Do Our Brains Tune Out Annoying Election Campaign Ads?
Curious about the effectiveness of political advertisements, Professor Zheng Wang of Ohio State University designed a study to examine physical responses while participants watched political ads on television...
Dr. Oz: Dogs Improve & Protect Your Health
Q: I've always owned cats, but I had a mild heart attack recently and my doctor wants me to walk more. Do you think a puppy can help me get healthier? - Jessica L., Baton Rouge, La. A:Â Absolutely. Dogs improve and protect your health in so many ways, and exercise from walking your dog is right at the top of...
Regular Breakfast Eaters More Successful at Dieting
I've always been a breakfast eater. It gives me a much-needed energy boost--along with a cup of coffee, of course--and it helps me from being so famished at lunch that I end up overeating. But eating a morning meal is also a healthy habit if you're watching your weight. Here's why: Research shows that regular breakfast eaters tend to be...
