Obesity and diabetes are taking over the world. It’s a health crisis that needs attention. Many governments are looking to impose taxes on soft drinks to help curb this growing problem. Mexico, for instance, has planned to levy an extra…
Dietitians have been urging us to reduce our portion sizes of certain foods, but recent research reveals that we actually need more of these foods to support healthy muscle tissue. A study conducted by the Exercise Metabolism Research Group at…
Imagine your favorite packaged snack. Now think of all the times you’ve indulged in that snack without realizing the harmful impact it could be having on your health. Surprise—you might be eating much more sugar than you think, and it’s…
Control your lifestyle and you control your health. Three essential factors that influence your well-being are sleep, nutrition, and exercise, and they are all linked together. The quality of one directly impacts the quality of the others, meaning that when…
Imagine enjoying better behavior, fewer gastrointestinal issues, and improved language skills in your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by simply tweaking their diet. According to recent research at Penn State, it’s possible with a gluten-free, casein-free diet! This study…
Your brain is one of the most vital organs in your body, and as you age, it may start to shrink—taking your thinking skills down with it. But what if I told you that maintaining adequate levels of one crucial…
Feeling fat even when you’re not can actually lead to real weight gain, especially for adolescents. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that teens who perceived themselves as fat, despite being at normal weight, were more…
Nobel Prize winners are known for their brilliance and groundbreaking research, but did you know that they might also have a secret weapon to help them reach the pinnacle of their fields? It turns out that the sweet, indulgent treat…
Just as you may have suspected, your body works hard overnight to give you a fresh start each morning. Stress hormones actually play a critical role in making that possible. Cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress, can lead to…
Rheumatoid arthritis is such a challenging illness to deal with, causing stress and fatigue on a daily basis. However, don’t lose hope. Researchers have found that “mindfulness” exercises can actually help you combat the stress and fatigue linked to painful…