A study released in September, 2019 discovered a surprising way to help young children read better:  adding in therapy dogs.  School-aged students from first to third grades were tested on reading a challenging text with and without therapy dogs. The children (aged...
Spring, summer, fall, winter:  four seasons to every year.  According to a fascinating new study, our bodies and its unique population of gut and nasal bacteria recognize only 2 distinct seasons, and these bi-seasonal fluctuations affect everything from blood...
If loneliness is just a feeling produced by being physically distant from other human beings, why isn’t it cured by just being around other humans?  The answer lies in how the brain reacts with the conception of how your...

Mind + Body

Desk Jobs and Your Brain

We’ve been hearing it for a long time:  desk jobs increase risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all things bad due to the extra...

Sunshine for Gut Health

If you’re a fan of probiotics for gut health (and maybe you already know about the connection between gut health and Vitamin D), then...

Whole Foods Movement Scientifically Backed

Eating less processed foods and more whole foods has been a kingpin in nutritional advice for ages.  We may get tired of hearing about...

Iodine Deficiency: 4 Odd Reasons This Epidemic is Killing Brain Power

By Mansal Denton, guest author The changes in modern diet have led to more common symptoms of iodine deficiency for men and particularly for women....

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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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

Is It Time to Rethink Potatoes?

Potatoes may not seem like a great source of protein, but researchers have released another study hailing potatoes as the next sustainable source of...

Eat More, Earlier

There is an old adage:  “eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch, and a pauper for dinner.”  With the rise of...

Why Yogurt is Good for Your Blood Pressure

Dealing with high blood pressure involves so many lifestyle and dietary changes that it can easily be overwhelming, but new research has found that...

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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12 Weeks of Exercise for Your Mood

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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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