Health & Wellness

Details: Written by: Cynthia Curl

“Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record US$45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture.

Details: Written by: Johns Hopkins University

Women’s Mid-life Stress Linked To Memory Decline
A new study links stressful life experiences among middle-aged women—but not men—to greater memory decline in later life.

Details: Written by: Ewald Kliegel

The Holistic Nature of Reflexology: It's Not Just About The Feet
One of the most fascinating aspects of the human body is the fact that there are so many reflexology maps found on different parts of the body. By reading the zones that are located on the surface of the skin on different parts of the body we can discover incipient health disturbances, which may otherwise remain hidden, before they become chronic problems.

Details: Written by: Cynthia Mathew

Viruses are mostly known for their aggressive and infectious nature. It’s true, most viruses have a pathogenic relationship with their hosts – meaning they cause diseases ranging from a mild cold to serious conditions.

Details: Written by: Pat Harriman

Brain Boost Drugs Hamper Sleep And Memory With Little Upside
Taking nonprescribed psychostimulants may slightly improve a person’s short-term focus but impede sleep and mental functions that rely on it—such as working memory.

Details: Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.

Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval in Modern Times
The concept of soul loss may seem foreign and perhaps impossible for people who see the soul as an immutable essence that reflects the divine presence within us. While this is an ideal, it is likely that this ideal has not been a constant throughout a person’s life. The soul is sacred essence energy that originates from divine source, but this energy can be depleted if we allow it to be.

Details: Written by: Clean & Delicious

Corn on the cob is a sweet, summer staple, so I'll show you how to cook your corn on the cob three different ways.

Details: Written by: Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Ivan Sedov

Many pregnant women find themselves waking up in the middle of night to go the bathroom (for the third time) or struggling to find a comfortable sleep position.

Details: Written by: Nigel Taylor

Sweat comes from special parts in our skin called glands. You might be able to see them if you have a very strong magnifying glass.

Details: Written by: Padma Kaul

Fainting, also known as syncope, is the sudden loss of consciousness. In most cases, fainting is not dangerous — unless it is complicated by a fall or other injury — and the person recovers quickly.

Details: Written by: Clean & Delicious

Learn to make easy, healthy homemade Neapolitan ice-cream using frozen bananas as the base. This ice cream is thick, creamy and super delicious.

Details: Written by: Yoga With Adriene

Learn to reside in the role of the observer and hop on the mat for this special Yoga Belly practice!

Details: Written by: U. Washington

Can Folate (VItamin B 9) Offset Air Pollution’s Harm During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollutants had children with lower IQs, compared to the children of women exposed to lower levels, a new study reports.

Details: Written by: Patti Verbanas

There Is Little Evidence That Antihistamines Actually Help Children With Colds
Despite risks and no clear benefits, doctors are increasingly likely to recommend antihistamines for children under the age of 12 who have a cold, according to a new study.

Details: Written by: Tom Vasich

Ticks Aren’t The Only Critters To Spread Lyme Disease
Researchers have sequenced the genome of an animal that carries the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. It’s not a tick, but the white-footed mouse.

Details: Written by: Joy Hussain and Jack TsonisUniversity

People Use Sauna For Well-being, But Its Medical Benefits Are Not Widely Understood
Why do people use sauna? Despite centuries of anecdotal evidence which says the practice is relaxing and healthy, researchers have never actually asked this question. Until now.

Details: Written by: Anne Warde

Scientists Now Know How Cilantro Works Against Seizures
New research uncovers the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases.

Details: Written by: Selene Calloni Williams

Self-Healing and Deep Ecology: Honoring and Loving Your Wild Soul
The stronger your soul becomes the easier it will be for you to eat better, and the better you eat the stronger your soul will become. Then this world, which definitely prefers you to be governable, measurable, and predictable, will have to take stock of your diversity through which you express your mercy and your love.

Details: Written by: Bert Gambini

You Can Train Yourself To Enjoy Bitter Foods
Eating bitter foods more often can change how they taste, according to a new study.

Details: Written by: John Holden

A Bath At The Right Time Can Improve Your Sleep
Much of the science to support links between water-based body heating and improved sleep is already well-established. For example, scientists understand that a circadian clock located within the brain’s hypothalamus that drives the 24-hour patterns of many biological processes regulates both sleep and our body’s core temperature, including sleep and wakefulness.