Health

2 Ways to Get Enough Calcium Without Supplements

It is well known that calcium is an important mineral for maintaining strong bones and teeth, assisting in blood clotting, and helping the heart keep beating. By eating a varied diet, you can get enough calcium, making it unnecessary to use supplements. People need strong bones and teeth to be healthy and your bone mass ...

Helen London

A milk bottle and glass of milk on a table.

Will Eating a Mediterranean Diet Protect Against Memory Loss and Dementia?

Eating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil may protect your brain from protein build-up and shrinkage that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a new study. The research was published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The ...

Troy Oakes

A bottle of olive oil and salad ingredients.

New Imaging Technique Captures How the Brain Moves in Stunning Detail

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images of the brain are usually meant to be static. But now, researchers from Mātai Medical Research Institute (Mātai), Stevens Institute of Technology, Stanford University, the University of Auckland, and other institutions, report on an imaging technique that captures the brain in motion in real-time, in 3D, and in stunning detail, ...

Troy Oakes

Brain slices of a narcissist's brain.

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? Hire an Awesome Sleep Coach!

Insomnia is a condition that affects millions of people. If you are one of them, perhaps you need a sleep coach. There can be many factors that can contribute to a lack of sleep. Stress, lack of a healthy diet, and inadequate ambiance in the bedroom are some of the reasons that affect your sleep ...

Raven Montmorency

Insomnia.

Laughter Helps You Live Longer

Research reveals that laughter can help you live longer! The Chinese saying “Smiles make one young” reveals a Chinese way of maintaining health and longevity. Emotions and health are closely related. Surveys find that people who have lived a long life, even in different countries and with different habits, have one thing in common: a ...

David Jirard

A laughing Japanese school girl with her friends, all in their school uniforms eating ice cream cones.

Poor Sleep Patterns Can Be Detrimental

Good sleep patterns or routines are the best health regime. Six to 8 hours of sleep a day is appropriate, while too much or too little sleep is harmful to your health. Excessive sleeping reduces the rate of metabolism and the excretion of wastes accumulated in the body.  Middle-aged and elderly people who sleep for ...

Emma Lu

A woman sleeping at work.

Best and Most Effective Ways to Enjoy a Sound Sleep

Sound sleep, beyond doubt, is the most relaxed state one can get into! It is also a necessity for the body. When you sleep, the worn-out body cells and tissues get into repair mode. So, it is kind of a healing process for the tired body. Lack of sleep can lead to several physiological problems, ...

Raven Montmorency

Brunette female sleeping on her right side under a sheet and blanket.

How Media Accentuates Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Over the years, the ideal body shape has seen drastic changes. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in eating disorders in adolescents. Female fashion models have gone from being curvy, with an “hourglass” shape to being underweight or even androgynous while the ideal for males has become taller and increasingly muscular. When you consider ...

Jack Roberts

Three girls look at fashion magazines together while sitting on the grass in the park.

What You Need to Know About Adaptogens

Consuming supplements is now a common habit among people conscious of their physical and mental health. Adaptogens are one such group of supplements that many people seem to be very interested in. These are basically a class of plants that are believed to have the ability to fight stress and balance the body. Some of ...

Armin Auctor

Chaga mushrooms growing on a tree.