Study: Cold Temperatures Make You Feel Lonely and Unhappy
Feeling lonely in life or unhappy at work? Before you pity yourself or call it quits, check the thermostat. Temperature strongly influences how we feel about ourselves, our environments, and the people around us. Physical warmth can diminish feelings of loneliness and increase feelings of generosity, finds Yale psychologist John A. Bargh. In a recent study published in Emotion, participants...
7 Common Toxins That We All Need to Be Aware Of and How to Avoid Them
Nobody knows just how much of a risk toxins in our food really pose. Most of the associations between chemical exposures and disease are just that--associations. But we're exposed to dozens, if not hundreds, of chemicals, and the effects of some multiple exposures may be more...
Slash Your Risk of Diabetes Naturally; It’s More Successful Than Drugs
If you're among the 79 million Americans with prediabetes - higher-than-healthy blood sugar levels that pave the way for diabetes and other health concerns - we've got sweet and sour news.
Eat Your Greens! 7 Green Foods That Are Nutritional Powerhouses
The color green denotes life, signifying growth, renewal and health. The word itself brings to mind phrases like green living, green thumb, green with envy. But none is heard (or dreaded) as much as, "Eat your greens." Foods of every color are abundant in nutrients, but calorie-for-calorie, green foods, whether leafy greens, green vegetables or fruit, seaweed, even 'green'...
A Low-Calorie Diet Does Not Lead to a Long, Healthy Life
There has been a lot of buzz in recent years about calorie restrictive diets being an effective method to increasing longevity. However, recent research suggests that this approach to eating does little to increase life expectancy.
Lying Makes You Sick! Fibbing Causes Sore Throats, Headaches, Anxiety and More
If you've ever tried to slide out of a tight spot with minor untruths or to avoid responsibility with outright lies like Jim Carrey in "Liar Liar," we've got some news for you: Fibs make you unreliable and corrupt your health. During a two-and-a-half month study, folks who told less than three white lies a week (they were in the...
PFC Exposure During Pregnancy May Contribute to Obesity
In a study from Emory University, researchers have found that PFC (polyfluoroalkyl compounds) exposure in pregnant mothers may contribute to development of obesity later in life.
Meditation Is Not Like Slamming a Few Beers in Vegas
You've arrived home after a long day. Although work is ostensibly done, you still have responsibilities to fulfill: A family to take care of, social obligations to meet, and other items to tick off your to-do list. So finding time to meditate may seem like a luxury that you just can't afford. At the same time, there are countless people across the...
60% of People are Not Getting Enough Magnesium; Causing Anxiety, Stroke, Diabetes & More
The mineral magnesium is an essential nutrient that sustains every cell of the body. It helps power all cell functions and is critical to over 300 biologically active enzymes. Plants can't do without it, either; it regulates photosynthesis and chlorophyll production. The more it is studied, the more important the mineral proves to be for general health. New research stresses...
7 Natural Ways to Avoid Listeria
Q: Every time I pick up the paper it seems there's some mention that a food is contaminated with deadly bacteria. Now it's apple slices; before it was melons and spinach. What's going on, and what can I do to protect my family? - Charlene J., Charleston, N.C.
