The Surprising Benefits of Boredom
A boring life may not be something many of us strive for, but the truth is, occasional boredom may actually have a number of health benefits.
That's right — allowing yourself to be bored more often ...
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Study Finds Regenerative Agriculture Boosts Nutrient Density
Commercial agriculture, in which one crop is often mass-produced on one plot land, has many negative effects on the environment, especially the soil. In fact, research published in October 2021 states:
Conventional agricultural practices, such as ...
Study: Obesity ‘Epidemic’ in Europe Reaches Historic Levels
As of May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that obesity rates in Europe have reached "epidemic proportions."
An epidemic is defined as "widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular ...
Benefits of Human Touch: Spooning Relieves Stress, Improves Sleep & Deepens Connection
Perhaps when you're spooning with your partner at night, sleeping or resting in a connected, intimate position, you're not thinking about the potential health benefits. It turns out that spooning impacts hormones in a way ...
How Anger Management Techniques Benefit Mental and Physical Health
Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion that is linked to physiological and biological changes. While it's an important emotion that allows people to express their emotions, the intensity of anger varies, and anger ...
Study Reveals U.S. Heart Disease Prevention Is Working
We know that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States, but a recent study that collected 60 years of data indicates that heart disease prevention is working.
When ...
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Works + Benefits
If you've reached out to a therapist for help dealing with difficult emotions, there's a chance that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be recommended.
What is DBT used to treat? DBT therapy was originally introduced in ...
Foodborne Illness Symptoms, Causes + How to Treat and Prevent One
In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness every year.
Bacteria such as E.coli, salmonella and campylobacter are responsible for many public foodborne ...
Study Shows Electric Lights Affect Sleep
We've long known that light influences human health because it's capable of modulating our circadian rhythms, aka our "internal clocks." Your circadian rhythm is response for regulating your sleep cycle, since it helps you feel ...
New Study Explores Meal Timing for Diabetes
People with diabetes know how important dietary choices are for controlling symptoms and reducing the risk of serious disease. While watching carbohydrate and sugar intake is a common recommendation, a new study suggests that taking ...
