For some reason, not many people recognize walking as a real workout. Perhaps it’s too easy, too common, too enjoyable, or too relaxing to be considered a serious form of exercise. But exercise is actually one of the biggest benefits of walking. In fact, the best thing about this delightful activity is that it’s one […]
What are the benefits of magnesium? And should you consider taking magnesium supplements? These are important questions to consider since magnesium deficiency is very widespread in North America and magnesium is crucial for so many bodily functions. Magnesium is the ninth most abundant element in the universe and the eleventh most abundant in the human […]
On a daily basis, people turn to food for sustenance and nourishment. The human body depends on food to be able to load up on necessary vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients needed to stay healthy. However, every time a person opens his or her mouth to take in food and drink or even speak, it […]
Many people think that illnesses are the result of bacteria or viruses but new medical research has shown that stress can also affect the body. Stress causes sickness in women especially if they are between 40 and 60 years of age. A new population study done at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has found […]
A new joint US and Canadian study has found that optimistic people have a better biological response to stress than pessimists. The “stress hormone” cortisol tends to be more stable in those with more positive personalities than those with negative personalities. The simple conclusion from that is that optimism helps you handle stress better. In […]
It is an age old truth that women are more stress resilient than men. Men may try and counter that but there are biological differences in how men handle stress. There can be an endless boy vs. girl debate on this context as well, but scientific studies have proven that women can handle stress better […]
How do stress and control effect your life? It has been a long-held perception that people on the top, whether corporate executives, political leaders, heads of the military, or others sitting at the top of a hierarchy, are more stressed than those that are working under them. A recent study, researching levels of stress and […]
It's a scary world out there. Danger lurks where you’d least expect it. What you once thought was safe to eat often is not. Americans are being told to exert extreme caution with their foods as studies are showing that contaminated and tainted meat is filling our grocery stores. The foods we consume have a […]
A steaming hot cup of any beverage is a great way to kick-start your day, be it tea, coffee, or some herbal concoction. Tea and caffeine are the world’s most extensively used psychoactive substances. Several studies have linked caffeine to a number of health benefits including increased weight loss, heightened concentration levels, improved cardiovascular health, […]
Are the benefits of an organic diet hype or reality? Only for the rich or simply a waste of money? The debate surrounding organic food has been ongoing for as long as people have been eating it. Some believe an organic diet is healthier, whereas others argue against it. So, is there any point in […]
