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The Effects of Too Low Salt Intake
Are you a salt lover? New research suggests pushing our daily sodium intake below recommended levels may be harmful for at-risk populations.
The Link Between Carrageenan and Gastrointestinal Issues
Carrageenan, a common ingredient in ice cream, other dairy, and many natural foods is linked to dangerous gastrointestinal inflammation and even cancer.
The Nose Knows: The “Pinocchio Effect”
University of Granada researchers found that your nose gets warmer whenever you think about being dishonest.
Can a High-Protein Breakfast Curb My Cravings?
A high-protein breakfast has been shown to increase a feeling of fullness, reduce hunger later in the day, and curtail brain signals that control food cravings.
The Hidden Health Hazards of Scented Laundry Products
A University of Washington study found air vented from dryers using scented products contain a mixture of some 25 harmful chemicals.
Vitamin D’s Role in Maintaining Muscle Strength as You Age
Research from Hartford Hospital suggests that there is a direct relationship between vitamin D and muscle strength.
The Surprising Connection Between Moderate Noise Levels and Creativity
A study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered optimal decibel levels for creativity.
The Potential of Qigong in Addiction Recovery
A new study shows that addicts may benefit from qigong, an ancient Chinese healing practice.
The Benefits of Reverse Running
Running backward can be a helpful training technique for preventing and recovering from stress injuries, improving balance and performance, and burning extra calories.
Is Big Food Influencing Nutrition Advice?
Recently, the long-respected organization, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), has been accused of cozying up to big food industries like PepsiCO, General Mills and Hershey.
Find Calm With Tapping (EFT)
You can use the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) as a daily practice to help you deal with workday stress.
How Language Impacts Weight-Loss Efforts
Shaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
Here’s Why Exercise Can Lift Your Spirits
A heart-pumping workout can be as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to improving overall mood and reducing the symptoms of depression.
Understanding Conscious Label Tags
A new constellation of “conscious clothing” tags — insignia identifying clothes that are organic, processed without toxic chemicals or produced in accordance with fair-trade practices — deserve our attention.
Boost Your Happiness With Continuative Verbs
To boost your happiness, use continuative verbs when recalling positive events.
Nutrigenomics: Understanding Personalized Nutrition and 7 Genetic Tests
An emerging field of nutritional research dubbed “nutrigenomics” focuses on identifying and understanding molecular-level interaction between nutrients and other dietary bioadditives with the human genome during transcription, translation and expression (the processes by which proteins encoded by the genome are produced and, for better or for worse, do their thing).















