Eating breakfast reduces food cravings According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many teens skip breakfast, which increases chance of obesity. Statistics show that obesity has become an epidemic amongst teens over the past three years. Now, research from the University of Missouri shows that eating breakfast […]
5 best apps for the grocery store This is a technology driven world. Instead of getting lost in technology, let it work for you. There are many great apps that can help you get the most from your grocery store trips. Let’s take a look at 5 best apps for […]
Are there germs on your soap bar? Elaine L. Larson, Ph.D., associate dean for research and professor of epidemiology in nursing at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health was recently asked if bars of soap are covered in germs. Her answer was as follows. The truth behind germs on […]
Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that weight training sheds belly fat. The study showed that 20 minutes of daily weight training reduced age-related abdominal fat better than aerobic exercise. The best results were shown with a combination of aerobics and weight training. “Because aging is associated […]
Could hugs protect from colds and infections? Hugs are a great way to show love because they create a bonding experience and can heal our emotions. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that hugs may lower stress-related risk of illness. Lead author Sheldon Cohen, of the Dietrich College of Humanities […]
Researchers have identified the cause of a Kansas farmer’s mysterious death over the summer. It is called the Bourbon virus. The illness is believed to be tick-borne. The virus “was fast-moving and severe, causing lung and kidney failure, and shock,” The New York Times reported. The virus killed the man […]
Could music stimulate kids’ brains? Berthold Auerbach, German poet and author said, “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Music has long been known as the universal language, and has a way of healing our emotions. Now, research from the University of Vermont College of Medicine […]
Is the end of AIDS near? The article ‘The end of AIDS: Possibility or pipe dream? A tale of transitions’ published in the African Journal of AIDS Research strategically examines the whole epidemic. More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, and almost 1 out […]
