Research by the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) suggests that a metal in the blood may be a factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Dominic Hare, a neurochemist at UTS who also works for the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai […]
Junk food can seem like an insurmountable hurdle of temptation to get over sometimes. With things like juicy steaks, soft white bread, and sugary sodas on the table, it can be hard to reach for fruits and vegetables at times. Before you happily grab your favorite junk food while glaring at vegetables with absolute disdain, […]
Foods, therapies, creepy crawlers, germs, and other things that may leave you a little nauseated: We’ve compiled a list of disturbing and gross things that are actually kind of good for you! This is not for the faint of heart. Please take the proper precautions before reading the following list. Vomit: We know you know […]
While books are a treasured keepsake, and are nearly infinitely reusable, the fact is that many of our books end up collecting dust in the attic. As we accumulate more books, lose interest in the stories we’ve re-read, or simply grow out of our old picture books, they often get tossed to the wayside. This […]
Gardening organically can greatly reduce the need for synthetic inputs such as pesticides and herbicides. While some plants are naturally resistant to weeds or bugs, others can remain susceptible regardless of your gardening method. To treat these plants, organic pesticides and herbicides can be purchased at most home and gardening centers. Different problems require different […]
It turns out that babies learn best when they are naturally surprised by something. A recent study has referred to infants as natural little scientists who test hypotheses when they are surprised by things. The research suggests that babies learn more from an object that behaves unexpectedly than from similar objects that act predictably. The […]
We totally get it — pain is detrimental to living life, and must be dealt with swiftly if we are to continue to function. However, popping painkillers really can do you more harm than good, even if they’re the seemingly innocuous over-the-counter ones. One example of a common pain medication with a range of scary […]
Your body’s biochemistry is like a symphony. When hormones (as orchestrated by the brain) work as they are supposed to, then the result is harmonious high performance. But when your hormonal balance is upset, then your health becomes a discordant mess. What’s Behind Your Hormonal Well-Being? Hormones are biochemical signaling mechanisms that the body produces […]
That little butterfly-shaped gland in your neck known as the thyroid can have a significant impact on many bodily functions. An estimated 30 million Americans are said to have a thyroid disorder, and as many as one in three women who are over 35 may be suffering from thyroid problems, according to some estimates. The […]
Many people are familiar with aloe vera gel and keep it on hand in their home or take it on vacation for relief when they get sunburns. Before you go run and buy some aloe vera gel to soothe your sunburn, think twice. According to Bloomberg, if you purchase aloe vera gel from one of the nation’s […]
