Greatist.com Whether trying to lose some weight, tone up, or feel healthier overall, that picture-perfect diet is the key to success… right? Hold up: With the growth of various “health fads” — like liquid diets and all-you-can-eat cabbage soup — mixed messages about the best ways to stay healthy flood the airwaves. And some […]
Business Insider: Not getting enough sleep regularly has major implications for your health and ability to perform on the job. To learn more about how sleep affects us, we turned to Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute. He told us that “lack of sleep can manifest itself in erratic behavior, […]
NewYork Times Is there ever a bad time to brush your teeth? Most of us believe that proper dental caremeans flossing and brushing often — at a minimum, twice daily, as the American Dental Association recommends. Those who are particularly diligent may brush more often, after meals, snacks or sugary drinks. […]
Greatist Let’s say you want to get in better shape. Of course, you’re smart, informed, and know exactly what to do. So you’ve listed the changes you need to make, pinning them to the fridge next to the vision board and inspirational photos. Here’s the only problem: You haven’t actually […]
Greatist In many offices today, email messaging is a handy way to communicate efficiently with coworkers. But is the work inbox a digital blessing, or does our reliance on email turn those inboxes against us? New research from a group of UC Irvine and Army researchers suggests our attachment to those inboxes may actually […]
Source: Greatist Some opt for cupcakes, while the rest reach for the Pringles. The desire to pass the salt may be thanks to mom and dad, since sodium preference is influenced by genetic makeup (in rats, at least)[1]. Some scientists even believe excessive salt cravings may be due to evolution, since salt has been coveted […]
PJ Media Medical journals, the Lancet among them, are not famed for their humor, but a letter in a recent edition of the latter raised a smile, at least in me. It referred to a previous paper in that august publication from Taiwan about the health benefits of exercise. It is a medical truth now universally […]
Health.com You’d like to do something—anything—to speed up your metabolism, but it’s out of your control. Right? Not quite. Although genetics and your age both play a role, recent studies suggest you have plenty of say over how well your metabolism—which involves your body’s ability to break down food into […]
(NaturalNews) Exercise truly is a vital component of good health, as was once again illustrated in a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journalCell Metabolism. Researchers from theKarolinska Institutein Stockholm, Sweden, theUniversity of Copenhagenin Denmark, andDublin City Universityin Ireland found that just a few minutes of rigorous exercise is enough […]
LiveStrong.com Maintaining proper sleep habits satisfies one of the essential elements of optimal health. Researchers have performed numerous studies that delineate the importance of sleep hygiene in adults and children. While all of the benefits of sleep have not yet been ascertained, research does show that chronic sleep deprivation can […]
LiveStrong.com As you grow older, your teeth may have become stained or yellowed. Stains do not affect the function of your teeth, but many people consider them unsightly. Cosmetic dentistry can bleach your teeth or cover them with porcelain veneers, but both are expensive. Over-the-counter tooth-whitening treatments are effective in […]
Living Strong You may not always be aware of your inner thoughts, but they always exist in the background. Self-talk is essentially the communication you have with yourself. It is a tool that can help or hinder your emotional state. What you think or say to yourself affects the way […]
Yahoo Health You don’t need me to tell you that water’s pretty much the healthiest beverage you can guzzle. Past research has shown water can help you lose weight (by filling you up), slightly boost metabolism, and even keep your mind sharp and alert. Now, new research indicates drinking water—compared […]
HealthNews Autumn is here and with it brings dropping temperatures, wind, rain, and the possibility of cold and flu. While there is no known cure for either, your kitchen is stocked with many foods that can help relieve symptoms and speed your recovery. Lemonade: This is wonderful to soothe sore throats, […]
In the token of being a Naturopathy Enthusiast – which is more so termed in the vogue as -:- Alternative Medicine-:- and in the back ground of it; carrying EFFECTS of my Ancestral Trail in this profession and the auspicious advice of (late) Hakim Muhammad Saeed of Hamdard (the unrivalled sage […]
Source: Spirituality & Health The Jerusalem Post recently did a story on Tel Aviv University professor Michael Ovadia, a research specialist who normally focuses on the medicinal properties of snake venom. Seems that Ovadia was in a career funk and found himself in a synagogue, meditating over an Old Testament […]
Medical News Today A new study provides a long-sought explanation for the beneficial fat-fighting effects of black pepper. The research, published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, pinpoints piperine – the pungent-tasting substance that gives black pepper its characteristic taste, concluding that piperine also can block the formation of […]
The Telegraph In fact, the 21-year-old from Austin, Texas, must eat every 15 minutes to stay healthy. Lizzie Velasquez has a rare and undiagnosed syndrome that prevents her from putting on weight Miss Velasquez has a rare condition which prevents her from gaining weight even though she eats up to […]
Swiss adolescents are more satisfied with life and generally healthier than their contemporaries in the rest of Europe and North America, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Web MD The Elusive Metabolism Boost Boosting the metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast your body burns calories depends on several factors. Some people inherit a speedy metabolism. Men tend to burn more calories than women, even while resting. And for most people, metabolism […]