A recent study published in Journal of Environmental Psychology has shown that being in nature makes people feel more alive, and is important for overall mental and physical health. The…
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Brain size inevitably shrinks in late adulthood, which can cause memory problems. But according to a study re cently published in Neurology—the online medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology—walking…
Agave nectar (also called agave syrup) is a great example of market ing over science. It is an amber-colored liquid that pours more easily than honey and is considerably sweeter than…
Besides their adverse effects with cardiovascular health and cancer risk, researchers have recently linked trans fatty acid consumption to increased aggression, reduced patience, and irritability. Trans fatty acids are man-made compounds…
Americans have gotten fatter. Although our sedentary life styles are partly to blame, a big reason for our weight gain is because we’re eating more often. The average American eats 2,375…
The possible association between earlobe creases and coronary artery disease captured attention when a study by Dr. William Elliott was published in The American Journal of Medicine 30 years ago.…
Nearly 75% of America’s adult population is now overweight or obese. This is not just a cosmetic issue. Carrying too much fat and/or too little muscle greatly increases the risk…
Antibiotics can make us well, but are they also making us fat? Farmers have long used antibiotics to make cows, pigs, and chickens gain weight faster. In a recent article…
A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that even slightly elevated blood sugar can lead to reduced brain volume associated with dementia. These findings suggest that even for…
For years we’ve heard about the dangers of high cholesterol, but did you know that low cholesterol can lead to aggression, and has been linked to premature aging and death…