As a nation, we drink a heck of a lot of soda. According to the CDC, 63 percent of youngsters and 49 percent of adults drink a soda (a.k.a. sugar-sweetened beverage) every single day. That’s more than half of the entire U.S. population getting 150 empty calories 365 days a year. Close to 55,000 annual […]
Do you find yourself obsessing over features you think are flaws? Perhaps you believe your nose is too big, your eyes are too close together, or your mouth is too wide? While everyone can be a little critical of themselves from time to time, if you obsess over things you feel are flaws, you may […]
Let’s face it, poop is not a subject for a light dinner conversation or when meeting friends at the coffee shop. If you do bring it up, you’ll likely earn a resounding, “Ewww!” It’s no surprise that poop is one of the most misunderstood subjects of human digestion. So, let’s chat about the transit time […]
For most people, taking medications when needed is a simple enough thing. However, if you suffer from celiac disease, then it may not be so simple after all. Did you know that not all medications are gluten-free? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that afflicts close to 1 in every 133 Americans. Symptoms of celiac […]
Research by the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) suggests that a metal in the blood may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Dominic Hare, a neurochemist at UTS who also works for the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai […]
Junk food can seem like an insurmountable hurdle of temptation to get over sometimes. With things like juicy steaks, soft white bread, and sugary sodas on the table, it can be hard to reach for fruits and vegetables at times. Before you happily grab your favorite junk food while glaring at vegetables with absolute disdain, […]
Foods, therapies, creepy crawlers, germs, and other things that may leave you a little nauseated: We’ve compiled a list of disturbing and gross things that are actually kind of good for you! This is not for the faint of heart. Please take the proper precautions before reading the following list. Vomit: We know you know […]
While books are a treasured keepsake, and are nearly infinitely reusable, the fact is that many of our books end up collecting dust in the attic. As we accumulate more books, lose interest in the stories we’ve re-read, or simply grow out of our old picture books, they often get tossed to the wayside. This […]
Gardening organically can greatly reduce the need for synthetic inputs such as pesticides and herbicides. While some plants are naturally resistant to weeds or bugs, others can remain susceptible regardless of your gardening method. To treat these plants, organic pesticides and herbicides can be purchased at most home and gardening centers. Different problems require different […]
It turns out that babies learn best when they are naturally surprised by something. A recent study has referred to infants as natural little scientists who test hypotheses when they are surprised by things. The research suggests that babies learn more from an object that behaves unexpectedly than from similar objects that act predictably. The […]
