Enrich Your Brain Power with Fragrance!
Researchers at the University of California recently uncovered strong evidence that enriching the air with fragrances improves cognitive performance. In a study, they provided 20 people with an assortment of natural oils containing fragrances. Others were provided with a “sham” that contained trace amounts of an odorant. All […]
Mild Fevers Can Be Beneficial
Do you reach for medications when you feel a fever coming on? Not so fast, research suggests. That fever may be beneficial, as long as it’s mild. Mild fevers often resolve on their own, and the body has the capability to induce them and later shut them down. In this […]
Increased Risks with Marijuana Edibles
The use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been increasingly legalized in many states. Eating marijuana is considered a better alternative to smoking or vaping it, but there are still downsides. Marijuana edibles pose increased risks to children and pets because of the ease of overdosing. While […]
Short Spurts of Vigorous Activity Lowers Mortality
New research has found that in addition to regular moderate exercise, small bouts of vigorous activity can have substantial benefits on our health as well. These can be as short as 1- to 2-minute windows of time that easily fit into our busy schedules. This vigorous activity could […]
Even One Drink May Be Harmful
It's no secret that heavy drinking is linked to potential health problems, but now a British study suggests even one drink a day is linked to detectable changes in the brain. Researchers examined fMRI brain scans from 36,678 healthy adults and compared those findings to participants' alcohol consumption. In line […]
Want Smarter, Healthier Kids? Decrease Screen Time
Research shows that active kids grow up healthier and do better in school; but in recent years there’s been a decline in children’s physical activity levels. Is more screen time to blame? A Danish university put this to the test with the help of 89 families. One group […]
Eat Your Fill and Still Lose Weight?
A recent study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has shown that a plant-based diet can be an important key to weight loss. The 64 women who participated each changed nothing more than the content of their diet – with great results! Reducing fat intake by replacing […]
Healthy Eating and COVID-19
A study published in the journal Gut found that a healthy diet was associated with a lower risk of developing COVID-19, and reduced complications from the virus. Researchers followed a large group of adults from February through September in 2020, and reported that those who ate the most fruits, vegetables, and legumes “had […]
A Simple Post-Workout Recovery
Both a dermatologist and physical therapist agree: Post-workout cold showers have benefits for health! For one, cold showers tighten the skin and maintain its moisture barrier, making it more vibrant. Cold showers also improve recovery after a workout by sending blood from near the skin to the interior of the body […]
Do This to Minimize the Effects of Sitting
“Sitting is the new smoking” has been repeated often to emphasize the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately, people who sit for eight hours a day are at a much greater risk of dying early, especially from cancer and heart disease. But there’s hope for desk […]