Want an excuse to nap more? A new study finds naps are good for heart health
There’s nothing wrong with taking a nap. In fact, a recent study found that—in moderation—naps may actually be good for your heart. In a new paper published in the journal Heart, researchers found that Swiss adults who took one or two daytime naps per week had a lower risk of heart Read More...
Desperately seeking security? How learning about attachment styles can improve your relationships
Sensations of comfort and calmness from a close relationship are developed from a young age. Children are taught they should derive love and security from their relationships. Children who experience close and rewarding personal relationships with family and friends are taught to seek our Read More...
Want to get fit without getting injured? These tips will help you do just that
The human body is made to move, and physical activity is a requirement for lifelong health. But exercise-related injuries are a significant concern that few people think about until it’s too late. Even a mild sprain can sideline an athlete for weeks, and a sports-related injury can be Read More...
This heart condition often goes unnoticed. Now AI can spot it prematurely
Artificial intelligence is proving itself invaluable in the medical world. Last week we wrote about a new form of AI that can be used to discover Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 48 hours before it occurs, which can potentially save thousands of lives each year. This time around, researchers are finding Read More...
Study: Living in areas rich with tree canopies benefits your mental psyche
In recent years, study after study has found that living in neighborhoods with abundant green space is linked to positive health outcomes. These include better heart health, stronger cognitive development, and greater overall longevity. No wonder these areas are also linked to lower levels of Read More...
How to rewire your brain to feel more happiness
Recent studies show that your brain can be rewired through neuroplasticity. This means that you’re able to delete negative brain connections to improve or even eliminate anxiety, along with other forms of chronic negative thought processes. There are many ways you can start to change the brain Read More...
Only 5% of Americans eat enough fiber. That’s a huge problem
When we fret about the deterioration of the American diet, we tend to focus on the excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and calories we’re now eating. What we don’t talk about: an important ingredient that’s gone missing as we’ve been filling our plates with more chicken and cheese. Fiber. Read More...
Give your body a boost with this tasty wheatgrass shot
Wheatgrass is known for its nutrient-dense and powerful antioxidant properties. Many of these purported benefits come from the fact that it’s made up of 70 percent chlorophyll. The idea is that by consuming wheatgrass, you will get many of chlorophyll’s benefits, including detoxification, Read More...
Scientists find Achilles’ heel of malaria-transmitting mosquitos
Nearly half the world's population lives in areas vulnerable to malaria which kills roughly 450,000 people every year. And while it's tempting to spray heavily for the mosquitoes that spread the disease, the suckers have developed resistance to conventional insecticides – also believed to be Read More...
Scientists convert type A blood to ‘universal’ with the help of gut bacteria
Everyone inherits a certain blood type – A, B, AB, or O – which also determines the type of blood you can receive via transfusion. Inject a recipient with an incompatible type, and the reaction can be fatal. The difference between the various blood types centers on the sugar molecules, or blood Read More...