When we hear about the benefits of flavonoids in berries, we usually think of an older population that benefits from its effects on cognition, but a study released this month found that drinking wild blueberry juice improves cognition in...
Music brings people together, but it’s on a whole other level than we were previously aware.  When drummers synchronize keeping on beats with other drummers, their hearts were in it together—literally.                A recent study from the Bar-Ilan University in...
The brain may be up to 73% water, but protein intake may be more important in cognitive health than previously thought.  Low levels of brain inflammation are linked to healthier eating patterns—and even the intake of cereal grains—which helps...

Mind + Body

Beat Fatigue with Binaurals

Listening to music at work can make you more productive; and to boost your brainpower and resist mental fatigue, try listening to a specialized...

7 Amino Acids for Neuroprotection

The brain may be up to 73% water, but protein intake may be more important in cognitive health than previously thought.  Low levels of...

9 Easy Ways to Get the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean Diet has been praised for its heart-healthy benefits, stemming out of research that was started in 1951 to...

Guide to Genetic Testing for Health: What you Need to Know & Our Reviews

DNA testing is everywhere these days, from ancestry tests to genetic tests that can tell you if you have genetic mutations and disease risks. ...

Heart + Soul

How Genes Influence Enjoyment

                It turns out that you can know something is good for you, like spending time outside in nature, but still not be inclined...

12 Weeks of Exercise for Your Mood

If you’re feeling anxious, relief may be closer at hand than you think.                 Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found evidence that exercise...

Social Eating Better for Heart

Eating socially is an important part of human life, and a gathering with friends, family, or coworkers can bolster the spirits.  Sometimes, though, it’s...

9 Ways to Manage Stress (Besides Meditation!)

Stress management is an important part of being well, but it can often take a backburner to the usual wellness-oriented tips like eating well,...

FAMILY + SOCIAL

Do More with Less

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Nutrients + Diet

The “Popeye” Effect for Lower Limbs

You may first think of protein when it comes to building strong muscles, but compelling evidence from a new study suggests that if you’re...

How to Eat Fiber the Right Way for You

Do you wish you could get more fiber in your diet, but it seems to irritate your digestive tract, causing bloating or constipation?  It...

Grilling Smarter: Flavor Without Risks

In the U.S., Memorial Day is fast approaching, and we will soon be gathering with our friends and family in remembrance of those who...

WORK

MONEY

Are You Biased—to Left Digits?

Value is a tricky concept.  It varies from person to person, the degree of need, availability, and presentation.  We’d like to think that there...

Parenting

As we all spend more time indoors for the approaching winter, an important part of our lives will be focused on keeping our immune...

ENVIRONMENT

How Genes Influence Enjoyment

                It turns out that you can know something is good for you, like spending time outside in nature, but still not be inclined...

Making Icy Roads Safe: for Us & the Land

With winter weather upon us as we head further into December, the familiar sight of road de-icing trucks and snowplows are once again lining...

A Better Bulb for Blue Light

Seeing people wearing amber glasses (meant to help block the harmful effects of the blue light from devices and lightbulbs) has become more commonplace...

Fitness

Why a Massage Gives Greater Muscle Gains

Massages aren’t just for the stressed mind and body. Their benefits can also extend to intentionally stressed muscles.  New research from Harvard suggests that...

Do We Really Need 10K Steps a Day?

Do you often find it hard to hit the 10,000 steps per day that’s been recommended as the best way to keep yourself healthy? ...

Why You Can't Underestimate the Cold During Exercise

Bundling up for winter sports is a no brainer, but how many of us take the same amount of time to dress when we’re...

Spiritual

Why a Spiritual Journal is Important

We write down all of our appointments, our lists, even the food we’ve eaten--but when was the last time we stopped to write down...

Why you shouldn't trust free healers online

The internet can be a great resource for anyone looking for connections to people offering services to provide healing.  It can also be a...

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