Americans on average only eat about half the daily recommended amount of fiber. It’s an essential component of the food we eat, and it may help you live longer. In studies, it has been shown to help prevent and fight type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. What The Studies Show A recently released study...
Every once in a while, everyone needs a lazy day. After a long work week sometimes, all you want to do is order takeout, binge-watch your favorite Netflix series, take a workout break, put off a chore or two, and finally sleep in. Doing all that is okay, but what happens when a lazy weekend...
We know the basic steps to keeping a young, healthy brain: eat healthy, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep. Our brain health may also be influenced by an unexpected source — our second brain. Within the walls of our digestive system is the gut, or the “second brain,” which contains bacteria that could help mold our brain...
In a terrifying incident on New Year’s Eve, Dan Richards, a 35-year-old man, was left paralyzed from the neck down after an accident during a New Year’s swim at Langland Bay, Swansea.1 While enjoying a cold water dip, Dan’s life took an unexpected turn as a wave rotation caused the back of his head to...
For a long time, humans have turned to animals, normally our pets, for comfort when going through tough times. There is plenty of evidence that shows how having pets can be incredibly beneficial for our mental health. While cats and especially dogs tend to reign supreme in this area, primarily because of more accessible ownership,...
“Spot the difference” games can be loads of fun, but hard on the brain! Have you ever done one that just seems absolutely impossible to solve? Those images that seem like there could be no possible difference, or odd image out? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our inability to spot subtle is what psychologists call change...
One determined woman is a force to be reckoned with, no doubt. However, there is power in numbers, and the energy exuding from a band of strong and determined women is a force to be reckoned with. In a group where there is no jealousy, envy, disguised hatred, backbiting, toxicity or malice, women thrive, glow,...
In a shocking turn of events, a vibrant and talented 25-year-old professional dancer lost her life after consuming a mislabeled cookie. Órla Baxendale, a UK native who had relocated to New York City to pursue her dreams, tragically succumbed to anaphylactic shock caused by a cookie that contained undisclosed peanuts. This heart-wrenching incident has placed...
Nowadays, anyone with a Wi-Fi connection has the world at their fingertips. Literally. Thanks to Google and other sites like it, you can know basically everything in and about our world. But, in reality, there are still countless mysteries in the world that are still unsolved. But that said, countless mind-blowing facts about the world...
Conversations about perspective and mindset run rampant in the health and wellness field, and for good reason. You may be an optimist, a pessimist, or a “realist”. You may see the glass half-full, half-empty, or even entirely empty no matter how much water is in the glass. But however you view the glass, you can’t deny...
This article was originally published on March 8, 2017, and has since been updated. A middle-aged man jokes with his work friends, saying, “I love being a dad- I have 2 great kids…. but my wife has 3!” The group might laugh and allow the conversation to move on, but the truth is, many women...
Colds, sneezing, and coughing are never fun. Probably one of the worst parts about getting a cold is the mucus that seems to linger in the throat and chest for seemingly forever afterward. While this usually does eventually clear, it can really disrupt your life. It can lead to persistent coughing, as well as make...
