Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported getting at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night.” […]
The year 2015 was a year of big changes at Chipotle. Earlier in the year, they announced that they would be changing the recipe of their tortillas from 64 ingredients to simple well known ones like water, whole wheat flour, oil, and salt. They also announced in a press release […]
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. As outlined by Foodsafety.gov: “Usually, symptoms last 4-7 days and most people get better without treatment. But, Salmonella can cause more serious illness in older adults, infants, and persons […]
Fish are an important part of a healthy diet because of their high levels of healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, which have antioxidant and heart health benefits. New research from the Tohoku University in Japan shows that eating fish during pregnancy can increase baby’s brain size. Omega-3 fatty acids […]
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]
Kissing is one the most intimate and romantic acts we can share with our lover or significant other. Studies have shown that there is more to kissing than meets the lips. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of kissing. Better teeth: One surprising benefits of kissing is teeth […]
Turmeric is one of the most potent healing spices in the world. It is one the most researched plants in the world. There are so many reasons to eat turmeric. The medicinal properties of turmeric have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. New research shows that turmeric kills […]
Music is the perfect stress reliever and gives the brain a great workout. Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that music therapy reduces depression in children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems. In the largest study of its kind the researchers in partnership with the Northern Ireland Music […]
