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Tired and Stressed? You May Have a Qi Deficiency

As important as it is to comprehend the meaning of qi in order to fully understand Chinese philosophy as it pertains to health, there isn't a literal equivalent in the Western world or an easy way to ...

Eggs & Cholesterol Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, Science Says

Unbeknownst to most, healthy fats in your diet, including long-feared cholesterol, are proving to be key players in brain and psychological health. In previous generations, people believed cholesterol clogged arteries and caused heart problems. However, today ...

What Are Endorphins? (Plus, Hacks to Trick Your Body into Manufacturing More of These Feel-Good Chemicals)

You may have heard a lot about the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, but what are endorphins, exactly? These natural peptide chemicals produced in your body interact with receptors in your brain to help you feel ...

Happiness Study: What Makes Us Happy & Healthy?

With the Powerball lottery jackpot reaching insane heights — to the tune of over $1.5 billion — many people are dreaming about how all that money will make them happy. Yet, as the saying goes, ...

15 Rules for How to Eat Out Healthy

When you’ve committed to revamping your health and lifestyle, one of the most important things is overhauling the way you eat. And when you’re in the kitchen, it’s a lot easier to stick to your ...

6 Ways to Tackle Morning Sickness Naturally

Nausea during pregnancy — more commonly known as morning sickness — is a common symptom that many moms-to-be experience, especially within the first trimester of pregnancy. Estimates show that 50 percent to 80 percent of ...

How to Activate Your Brain’s Caring Center: Compassion

The quality of cultivating and expressing compassion is central to just about every religion on Earth, and also a major focus in the field of psychology. Concepts like "mindfulness" or "loving-kindness meditation" have been steadily ...

Standing Desk Benefits: Are They Real? What Else Should You Do?

Not a week goes by without seeing an article about how too much sitting can be hazardous to your health. This is particularly concerning given how many Americans live a sedentary lifestyle, thanks in large ...

Mythbusters: Mood Plays Little Role in Your Health

The Myth Mood plays little role in your health. The Reality Our minds and bodies are linked in ways we’re still discovering. But one thing is clear — the way we feel has a profound impact on ...

Vertical Farming: Farms of the Future? The Pros & Cons

Even though more than 40 percent of American land is farmland, more people than ever before are moving into cities. (1, 2) Many of us may never step foot on a farm, and unless you’re ...