Curious why people today often look younger than their parents did? Do we age slower than past generations, or are we imagining it? Well, there are actually multiple reasons that it appears this way. For one, a person’s style and grooming affect our first impressions more than we even realize. Additionally, over the decades, smoking...
Your brain might be your most underappreciated sex organ in your body. While most conversations about self-pleasure focus on physical touch, researchers have discovered something about the connection between mind and body during arousal that changes how we understand sexual response. You can experience genuine physical pleasure without touching yourself at all, through techniques like...
People usually talk about eating right, getting exercise, and staying away from bad habits when it comes to living longer. That makes sense, but now scientists are saying there’s more to it. They believe personality traits and life expectancy are tied together in ways that might surprise you. The way someone acts or reacts to...
We’ve got discipline backwards. We imagine controlled people gritting their teeth through endless temptations, their knuckles white from the strain of saying no to that forbidden pizza slice. Sometimes we imagine them powered by superhuman willpower, fighting desires from dawn to dusk. But here’s what research actually shows. People with high self-control rarely feel like...
The supplement aisle is booming, with billions spent annually on everything from basic multivitamins to specialized herbs. However, research shows that simply “popping a pill” without an informed strategy can render your supplements ineffective, lead to poor absorption, or even cause dangerous interactions. To ensure you’re not wasting money or risking your health, the following...
An epidemic of falls among older adults is a growing public health concern. This is especially given the tragic increase in fall-related deaths. While many factors contribute to this issue, a recent study in the JAMA Health Forum brought to light a significant and often overlooked cause: risky medication prescribing. Certain medications for many common...
Our feet are a truly amazing part of our bodies. They contain 26 bones each, second only to our hands, which contain 27 each. Together, our two feet and our two hands account for 106 of the 206 in the adult human body. What our feet do for us each day is even more impressive....
In recent years we’ve begun to start understanding just how bad the overconsumption of sugar is for our health. Illnesses like obesity and diabetes were not problems until we created extremely high-sugar products that are now ubiquitous in society. Today, so many of our regular, every-day products are laden with sugar – and we’re not...
Since they arrived on the scene, Crocs have been a divisive footwear. Some people love them, others think they are the ugliest shoes they’ve ever seen. Beyond aesthetics and fashion, however, a question remains: are Crocs good for your feet? Podiatrists and experts have finally answered the question. Are Crocs Bad For Your Feet? Crocs...
If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, you know how inconveniant and even painful they can be. Whether you’re woken up in the middle of the night with your calf screaming at you or you’re out for a run and your quad keeps seizing up, cramps are no fun. Perhaps at some point, a grandparent, parent,...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links The supplement industry can feel like a maze. It seems like every day there’s a new herb or supplement trending with promises of amazing health benefits. For the average person, deciding what to...
Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down, but it does mean your body handles energy differently than it used to. Many people in their 40s and beyond notice that long days feel heavier, or that recovery after exercise or busy schedules takes more effort. Energy dips are not just about age; they are about...
