The holidays are upon us and so are the many traditions of gift giving in America. No matter which celebration you take part in, there is nothing like the sparkle in a child's eyes that can come with a great gift. We want to help you make sure that [...]
The Presidential election has been called. But we are not here to talk about politics. We are here to talk about the STRESS that comes along with it. No matter which side of the aisle you sit, politics can be stressful. It can be so stressful, in fact, that [...]
Who says scientific research isn't fun? Today we bring you some amusing research that just might amount to some serious help--if you have kidney stones, that is. New research published this month (October, 2016) in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association has found that riding a rollercoaster may help to dislodge kidney stones. Seriously. [...]
Ever since the invention of the microscope, we have known that we are not alone in (and especially on) our own skin. A close look reveals tiny mites and millions of bacteria all living harmoniously and mostly unnoticed by us. And that is just on our skin. With more [...]
Who doesn’t want to exercise more? Let’s rephrase… Who doesn’t wish they had the willpower to exercise more? We all know it would be better if we added more exercise into our daily routine. A lot of research has been done, and no one disputes the health benefits of [...]
Whether we are about to dig into a big slice of cake or deep dish pizza, most of us have a small voice, however faint, that probably whispers something like, “You really should be eating a quinoa and kale salad, or whole-wheat turkey sandwich with lettuce instead.” It is [...]
Few things can stop you in your tracks like low back pain. The smallest movement can cause pain that takes your breath away. And it can be very frightening. Low back pain results in more than two million visits to the emergency room every year. Millions of dollars are [...]
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone. A whopping 30 million people in North America struggle with its symptoms, including belly pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Relief may be on the horizon though, thanks to a dietary approach that is picking up speed: the low [...]
According to Nancy Lublin, it can and she has the data to prove it. In 2013 she launched Crisis Text Line, an anonymous, free texting service available to anyone in the United States. Aimed at teens, counselors are available 24/7 to text support for problems like bullying, rape, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, [...]
Chances are you own a smartphone. You might even be reading this article on one right now. If you are, stop for a second and notice how you are holding your phone. What position is your head in compared to your shoulders? Are you having any pain? What would [...]
