We’ve all heard the pithy sayings, “Change is the only constant” and “Be the change you want to see in the world.” There’s some truth to these statements, and as research is showing us, change can be healthy for us. When we begin to look at change as a benefit, we open ourselves to being […]
Waking up with a dry mouth or a nudge about snoring? Mouth taping might help some adults sleep quieter by encouraging nasal breathing, but it is not for everyone. Learn who should avoid it, how to screen yourself with STOP-Bang, and how to try a cautious two-week plan. Safety first, better sleep second.
In the ever-evolving battle with trying to understand the multiple facets of autism, researchers have now found a way to diagnose which autistic children will have speech and social development problems. In a study published in the journal Neuron, scientists conducted research over an eight-year period to determine if an early diagnosis could be made […]
As a nation, we drink a heck of a lot of soda. According to the CDC, 63 percent of youngsters and 49 percent of adults drink a soda (a.k.a. sugar-sweetened beverage) every single day. That’s more than half of the entire U.S. population getting 150 empty calories 365 days a year. Close to 55,000 annual […]
Do you find yourself obsessing over features you think are flaws? Perhaps you believe your nose is too big, your eyes are too close together, or your mouth is too wide? While everyone can be a little critical of themselves from time to time, if you obsess over things you feel are flaws, you may […]
Let’s face it, poop is not a subject for a light dinner conversation or when meeting friends at the coffee shop. If you do bring it up, you’ll likely earn a resounding, “Ewww!” It’s no surprise that poop is one of the most misunderstood subjects of human digestion. So, let’s chat about the transit time […]
For most people, taking medications when needed is a simple enough thing. However, if you suffer from celiac disease, then it may not be so simple after all. Did you know that not all medications are gluten-free? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that afflicts close to 1 in every 133 Americans. Symptoms of celiac […]
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 […]
