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The Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder
Explore the health benefits of cocoa as Harvard University researchers shed light on how flavonoids in dark chocolate can enhance various aspects of well-being, while emphasizing the need for caution when consuming mass-market chocolate products containing high levels of sugar and trans fats.
The Problem with Chemical Flame Retardants
The Environmental Working Group highlights products that contain toxic chemical flame retardants.
How Daydreaming Boosts Your Creativity
How performing undemanding tasks can kick-start your creativity.
The Effects of Junk Food-Induced Inflammation on Our Health
Researchers show that eating processed junk food regularly is the highest cause of tissue inflammation.
The 10-20-30 Interval Training Program
Researchers find that a new interval-training program improves performance and health in half the time.
Boost Your Confidence With Your Posture
How sitting up straight can boost your self confidence.
The Impact of Fast-Food Logos on Impatience
Researchers discover that just looking at fast-food logos can affect attitude and judgment.
What Is the Good-Life Ratio?
Psychologist Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, shows how the right ratio of ratio of positive-to-negative emotions can affect happiness.
The Risk of Knee Injuries in Women
Recent research establishes why women are more susceptible to knee injuries.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Counteract Sugar-Induced Damage
Research from UCLA shows that omega-3 fatty acids can help counteract health problems caused by sugar intake.
Parental Role Modeling and the Impact on a Child’s BMI
Research encourages parents to lead by example when encouraging healthy behaviors in children.
Are You a Workaholic?
The Bergen Work Addiction Scale can help you determine if you have symptoms of work addiction.
How Visualization Can Make You Physically Stronger
Studies show the effect of mental strength on physical strength.
How Parental Stress Can Shape Your Child’s Health
How parents’ stress can affect children’s genetic makeup.
The Health Dangers of LED Lights
How too much blue light in LED light bulbs can affect sleep, mood and cancer-fighting abilities.
Prioritize Happiness Over Possessions for a Stronger Marriage
Why couples who focus on mutual core values are happier.
Underwire Bra Worries
Research suggest a dangerous link between underwire bras and cell-phone radiation.
How Just 20 Minutes of Exercise Sparks Positive Changes in Your DNA
The genetic benefits of exercise happen far quicker than you think.
How Does Affluence Affect Compassion?
Psychologists study the relationship between income level and empathy for others.
Can Eating Trans Fats Make You Angry?
New research shows a correlation between consumption of trans fats and aggression.
How Rudeness at Work Affects Your Spouse and Their Job
The far-reaching implications of working in a hostile environment.