If I put a bowl filled with M&Ms in front of a toddler, told them not to touch and left the room, I would fully expect them to all be gone by the time I came back a half an hour later. In fact, I’d expect the same result if I put a bowl of…
Reading is pretty much universally recognized as a source of intelligence. It’s a leisurely activity that seems to be placed a few levels above most others. And yet it seems to be a pleasure that’s becoming more and more lost on us due to ever-present Wi-Fi and the myriad of fun apps available to us.…
I once worked in a warehouse, and in the lunchroom of that warehouse was a shiny Keurig coffee maker. It was beautiful. Every week, someone would fill a tupperware dish on the counter with all sorts of fancy coffee. It was a beautiful scenario. Except for the flies. Every morning when you’d walk past the machine,…
Genevieve Rail, kinesiology professor at the Canadian Concordia University received a grant of $270,000 that was meant to be used towards studying the effects HPV vaccines have on the public. HPV stands for human papillomavirus and it has been ‘linked’ (more on that later) for nearly two decades to cervical cancer. Due to the fact that it…
Each year, around 40,000 Americans – and more than 640,000 people across the world – are diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the gums and the cheeks. A study published in Oral Oncology was conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology with…
The food industry has no shortage of awful secrets just waiting to be uncovered. In the past, we’ve spoken about tuna that isn’t really tuna, food that gives you brain worms, and Frankensteaks. Today’s topic is no less disturbing, and it concerns farmed fish, which Dr. Mercola refers to as “one of the most toxic foods in…
Strawberries are pretty terrible. Well, I mean they’re good but the process involved in their production is awful. They’re actually at the top of the Dirty Dozen list, which showcases some of the very worst our agricultural industry has to offer. In putting the list together, the Environmental Working Group found that 98% of all strawberries…
Acute liver failure occurs when the liver stops functioning. It can happen over a few days or a few weeks, and it usually occurs in someone who has had no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increased pressure in the brain. So what causes it? The most…
Chronic inflammation can have negative effects on the body in numerous ways, and recent research has shown a link from chronic inflammation to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression. Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system believes there to be a constant threat, causing it to attack the body’s cells. Inflammation can damage the…
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, or 18% of the U.S. population. Anxiety disorders are treatable, but many seek help in the form of prescription medication. What if there was a more natural way to treat…
The Environmental Working Group has officially released their 2016 Dirty Dozen list — the 12 fruits and vegetables that contain the most pesticides — and the list is one you’ll want to read! Each year, the Environmental Working Group releases the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Their findings are based on laboratory tests done…
Having both parents involved in a child’s life is incredibly valuable. Each gender brings their own benefits and parenting styles, and offers something the other doesn’t. But when it comes to intelligence, or at least IQ scores, it seems like dad is the one you’ll want to hang out with if you’re looking for a boost. That’s what…
If you’re unnerved by the amount of teenagers and young adults walking around with e-cigarettes, this piece of information isn’t going to bring you much comfort. When they were first launched, TV advertisements like this one touted e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to smoking. ‘You’ll be the envy of all your friends who are stuck on traditional…
More than half of the world’s population lives in cities, and study after study has shown that urban life may be taking a toll on our health and well-being. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, as much as 70% of the population will reside in cities, and the traffic, the noise and the…
If you find that your hands and feet are constantly cold, a quick internet search probably suggested that poor circulation is to blame. The truth is, that’s not completely inaccurate! The skin is kept at a comfortable temperature by the blood vessels. The blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body, which is essential to maintain…