Tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) is a great source of anthocyanin, the pigment found in food that can range in color from red to purple, or blue or black.  Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid which are antioxidants.  Tart...

Walking: the Nordic Way

Nordic walking—no, it’s not the name of a new treadmill, but a style of walking that is becoming increasingly popular because it burns more calories and uses more muscles than regular walking alone. You may have seen people walking 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

Video Games for the Elderly? Alzheimer’s Disease Early Detection

Video games are just for fun, right?  It depends on which game, if you ask a team of researchers from the UK! Sea Hero Quest...

Martial Arts Changes Kids' Brains for Better

Martial Arts are a popular fitness and developmental discipline all over the world.  An estimated six million children participate in martial arts in the...

Mouthwash Use Affects Post-Exercise Period

We know the bacteria in our gut controls a lot more than just keeping our intestinal systems healthy, but what about the bacteria in...

How Endocannabinoids Improve Memory with Exercise

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is one of the most intriguing systems of the body.  It is not completely understood yet, but the basic understanding...

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

With Amazon Woot, you can save hundreds on Refurbished Items in all categories!

One person's returned item is another person's treasure! Check out the savings on Amazon’s own Woot website offering huge savings and deals across all categories!

Nutrients + Diet

Collagen Supplements: Most FAQ Answered

Collagen is one of the supplements trending in the health and fitness world.  It’s been recently praised for its inclusion in keto and paleo...

Almonds, Hazelnuts, and Walnuts for Male Sexual Health

Eating 60 grams of a mix of raw almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts each day has improved male sexual health for those who are eating...

Avocado a Day for A Healthy Gut

Avocadoes aren’t just trendy; this superfood provides multiple health benefits and the right amount of healthy fats.  As we recently learned, eating an avocado...

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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Squats have  gotten a lot of press in recent years because of this exercise’s ability to define shape, but they remain one of the...

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