The Closer You Live To Nature The Happier You’ll Be, Study Finds

September 1, 2019 Natural Living

By John Anderer If you’re on the lookout for a new apartment or home in a big city, try and find a place near a park or nature reserve. According to a new study, living within walking distance to an urban green space is associated with improved feelings of happiness, self-worth, brain health and overall […]

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Study: Americans Wind Up Wasting About Half The Food Stored In The Refrigerator

September 1, 2019 Food Freedom

By John Anderer The refrigerator is an integral part of the quintessential American home, and many people make it a priority to keep their fridge stocked with food. Normally there’s nothing wrong with picking up an extra carton of eggs at the market, but according to a new study, many Americans are buying and storing […]

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Expert Warns Lack Of Sleep Changes DNA Behavior, Can Lead To Weight Gain, High Blood Pressure

August 30, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Everyone knows sleep is important, but that doesn’t stop millions from staying up late and neglecting their beauty rest each night. There’s no shortage of research showing how lack of ample sleep can affect one’s mental health, but experts also warn that it also raises the risk of heart disease, may lead […]

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Study: Lower Back Pain Greatly Eased With Self-Administered Acupressure

August 24, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer For many people, lower back pain is one of those lingering annoyances that just always seems to find its way back, for lack of a better word. If you are one of the millions of people who live with chronic lower back pain, a new study conducted at the University of Michigan […]

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Study: Insomnia Associated With Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke

August 22, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Insomnia is an incredibly frustrating, and common, condition all over the world. An estimated 30% of the general population deals with the condition regularly, and for many people difficulty falling asleep tends to run in their family. Now, a study finds an association between genetic predisposition to insomnia and an increased risk […]

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Fitness, Simplified: The Gym Isn’t Necessary To Improve Heart Health, Study Finds

August 11, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer For many people, the prospect of improving their physical fitness and cardiorespiratory health is an intimidating endeavor. Let’s face it, committing to a strict and tenuous gym schedule isn’t exactly a walk in the park, especially for people who don’t regularly exercise. Well, a new study argues that improving cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory […]

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Preschoolers With TV In Bedroom More Likely To Have Weight Problems, Poor Social Skills

August 10, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Young children, specifically around the ages of four or five, can be a handful to say the least. Preschool-aged children are full of energy and curiosity, which often leads to bewildered parents placing their kids in front of the TV so they can take a much-needed break. It may be tempting for […]

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Study: One Apple Carries Roughly 100 Million Bacteria — Which Is A Good Thing

July 28, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer How does the old saying go? “100 million bacteria a day will keep the doctor away?” Sounds about right. A new study reveals that a typical 240g apple contains around 100 million bacteria, mostly in the seeds and skin. While that may sound a bit off-putting at first, researchers say that when […]

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Sound Body, Sound Mind: Healthy Lifestyle May Counteract Genetic Risk Of Dementia

July 15, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Dementia is a blanket medical term generally used to describe any condition that causes a decline in mental cognition and memory loss. Unfortunately, dementia is often passed on genetically, meaning many people are predisposed to developing symptoms later on in life. Now, a new study out of the University of Exeter finds […]

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Leaves Of Grass: Views Of Greenery From Home, Work Help Reduce Harmful Cravings

July 13, 2019 Health And Wellness,Video

By John Anderer So much of modern life happens indoors. From offices to apartments or homes, most people in today’s day and age find themselves cooped up inside for most of the day. Spending more time outdoors has long been linked to a more positive mindset, but now a study has concluded that just seeing greenery […]

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Study: A Daily Dose Of Nuts Could Be Key To Staying Sharp In Old Age

July 13, 2019 Health And Wellness,Video

By John Anderer Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snack and great source of protein, but new research suggests that a steady, hardy diet of nuts can also sustain mental sharpness and cognition as we age. Conducted at the University of South Australia, the study found that consuming more than 10 grams of […]

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Big Pharma Fail: No Evidence Of Added Benefit In Most New Drugs According to Study

July 12, 2019 Big Pharma

By John Anderer There seems to be a new drug to treat anything and everything these days, but are these medications as effective as they claim to be? A new study has concluded that the answer to that question is no. Furthermore, researchers say that international drug development processes, standards, and policies are fundamentally broken and […]

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Some Like It Hot: Study Finds Chili Peppers May Slow Lung Cancer Development

July 5, 2019 Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News

By John Anderer Spicy food isn’t for everyone. Some people love a little danger with their dinner, while others prefer to play it safe and avoid fiery ingredients like chili peppers. However, a new study finds that chili peppers may have a much more important benefit than making your dinner taste better: the ability to […]

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Study: An Active Social Life May Be Key To Warding Off Alzheimer’s Disease

July 3, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer Humans are naturally social beings. While behavioral scientists believe our social nature was likely born out of necessity at first, it has stayed with us for thousands of years and is an undeniable part of the human experience. Maintaining an active social life has long been linked to promoting happiness, but a […]

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Study: Students Who Play Instruments, Take Music Classes Have Better Grades Than Peers

June 26, 2019 Natural Health News

By John Anderer VANCOUVER, British Columbia — High school music courses frequently fall victim to budget cuts due to the general belief that other subjects, such as math or history, are more important to students’ education. However, a new study performed at the University of British Columbia finds that high schoolers enrolled in at least one […]

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Study: Ocean Bacteria Invades Skin Within Minutes, Raising Risk For Infections

June 24, 2019 Health And Wellness

By John Anderer SAN FRANCISCO — You may be bringing home a few new friends the next time you take a swim in the ocean. Researchers at the University of California have found that ocean bacteria invade and change the skin microbiome after just 10 minutes of swimming, increasing the likelihood of infections. Our skin is […]

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Your Kitchen Sponge May Hold Answer To Beating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds

June 24, 2019 Natural Health News

By John Anderer NEW YORK — Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is appearing more and more all over the world. This isn’t a trend to be taken lightly; the World Health Organization classifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria as one of the top threats to global health today. Now, a new study finds that the answer to this problem can be […]

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