By April McCarthy Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help keep you healthy as well as prevent harmful effects of obesity-related heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, a study has found. Citrus fruits protect the body through their antioxidant properties (via…
By Jeffrey Green I’ve always struggled with dandruff. I remember pleading with my mom in middle school to only buy me white or light gray t-shirts because I was worried about my classmates seeing dandruff flakes on my shoulders. So embarrassing. Like a lot of other…
By Mae Chan Walking is associated with a greater than 50 percent reduction in cardiovascular death in people over the age of 65, says a new study. “Our study provides further evidence that older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of coronary…
By Jake Van Der Borne A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority. – Rick Warren Are you afraid to express yourself when your thoughts and opinions differ from those of your…
By Christina Sarich Is Sleeping Naked Better for You? Everywhere — You probably already know, without reading extensive scientific studies, that sleep is essential for your health. All it takes is a few turbulent nights of tossing and turning in the land of insomniacs to realize…
By Mae Chan Loss and wastage occurs on all steps in the food supply chain. About two kilograms of wet spent coffee grounds are produced for every kilogram of instant coffee made, which constitutes to about six million tonnes each year globally. While uses in…
By Danielle Filson New research indicates that living near a natural gas hydraulic fracturing site is associated with increased rates of sinus problems, migraines and fatigue in Pennsylvania residents – a state that has over 9,700 fracking wells. This study is the latest in mounting…
By Karen Foster Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London say the risks of taking the pills have been underestimated for years – and are actually 60 percent higher than thought. The findings, based on a study of 39,000 British women tracked as…
By Dr. Jane Gilbert Napping is not just for dogs and children. Some of the world’s most influential thinkers and leaders have catnapped every day. Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Salvador Dali, John F Kennedy and Calvin Coolidge all found that a short snooze left them…
By Gaye Levy When it comes to using essential oils topically, most recipes will simply say “add to a carrier oil and apply”. That sounds simple enough but the reality is that measuring the proper number of drops can be hit or miss. Most EO…
By Seema Mattool While the benefits of exercises are known to everyone, many tend to give the morning fitness regime a miss due to the heavy work schedule or late-nights. However, morning workouts have more benefits than any other workout during the day — from…
By Carey Wedler A study conducted by the National Institute of Literacy in 2013 found “32 million adults in the U.S. can’t read. That’s 14 percent of the population. 21 percent of adults in the U.S. read below a 5th grade level, and 19 percent…
By Joshua Krause Throughout the 20th century, scientists have documented a frightening trend in the human race. Sperm counts have been steadily declining in men to the tune of 1% per year, for over fifty years. Plenty of possible culprits have been blamed for this…
We’re giving away 1 premium chlorine shower filter everyday for the next 2 weeks. Register here. By Jeffrey Green Bathing in chlorinated water may be worse for you than drinking it because it bypasses your liver, say scientists. Chlorine is the most widely used disinfectant…
By John Summerly Nearly eight out of 10 people are coffee drinkers, according to the National Coffee Association’s 2016 report. And like anything that’s part of our daily ritual, we have burning questions — like, is coffee good for you or bad for you, or…
By Jake Van Der Borne By now, you’ve likely noticed that grocery stores and restaurants are offering a plethora of gluten-free products and meals. You might have friends or family members who avoid gluten. Maybe you follow a gluten-free diet, or have been paying closer attention to…
By John Vibes A young boy named Landon Riddle was diagnosed with Leukemia, and was told by his doctors that he only had an 8-10% chance of living for more than a day or two. “His whole chest was full of leukemia tumors, which is…
Op-ed by Heather Callaghan Are “cute” bento Box lunches driving Japanese women haggard? Once, I impulsively stated that everything about the Japanese culture is cute. This was before the kawaii craze (meaning “all things cute” – sometimes to a disturbing degree). Someone replied to my…
By righteous In a society where marijuana is persecuted and alcohol is socially celebrated, the National Cancer Institute is amazed to find that 9 out of 10 people are completely unaware that there are direct, established links between alcohol consumption and cancer. While society is…
By Pamela Bofferding You’ve definitely heard of endorphins, the feel-good hormones that are released during physical activity. And you’ve probably heard about the head-clearing benefits of meditation, how being mindful can help to combat stress and anxiety. But what you may not have heard about…
