Why A Protein Meal Tells Your Brain You’re FullJuly 6, 2012 | Nutrition | A.McCarthyFeeling full involves more than just the uncomfortable sensation that your waistband is getting tight. Investigators reporting online on July 5th in the Cell Press journalCellhave now mapped out the signals that travel between your gut and your brain to generate the feeling of satiety […]
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People Will Cooperate According To Their Emotional State And Not For Reward
People Will Cooperate According To Their Emotional State And Not For RewardJuly 5, 2012 | MentalHealth | M.TorresA study by researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and Universidad de Zaragoza has determined that when deciding whether to cooperate with others, people do not act thinking in their own reward, as had been previously believed, but rather individuals are […]
Brazil Introduces Legislation To Protect Public Health From Processed Foods
Brazil Introduces Legislation To Protect Public Health From Processed FoodsJuly 5, 2012 | JunkFood | EditorThe Brazilian government has introduced legislation to protect and improve its traditional food system, standing in contrast to the governments of many industrialized countries that have partly surrendered their prime duty to protect public health to transnational food companies, argue nutrition and public health […]
Study Shows How Organic Tomatoes Exceed Conventional In Antioxidant Value
Study Shows How Organic Tomatoes Exceed Conventional In Antioxidant ValueJuly 5, 2012 | Antioxidants | A.McCarthyTomatoes grown by organic methods contain more phenolic compounds than those grown using commercial standards, say researchers. Views: 0
Largest Pharmaceutical Misconduct Settlement In History As GSK Fined Over 3 Billion
Largest Pharmaceutical Misconduct Settlement In History As GSK Fined Over 3 BillionJuly 4, 2012 | BigPharma | EditorPharmaceutical drug maker GlaxoSmithKline PLC will pay $3 billion and plead guilty to federal charges to resolve a slew of criminal and civil issues stemming from its use of kickbacks, misbranding and other misconduct to market drugs such as Paxil, Wellbutrin and […]
Diets Rich in Monounsaturated Fats Triple Ability To Conceive Over Dairy and Meat
Diets Rich in Monounsaturated Fats Triple Ability To Conceive Over Dairy and MeatJuly 4, 2012 | Fertility | EditorNew research indicates a diet containing lots of monounsaturated fat – found in the fleshy green fruit, olive oil, as well as peanuts, almonds and cashews – can as much as triple the chance of success in women resorting to fertility […]
6 Healthy Foods To Replace Your Naughtier Preferences Without Sacrificing Flavor
6 Healthy Foods To Replace Your Naughtier Preferences Without Sacrificing FlavorJuly 4, 2012 | Nutrition | EditorJust because you’re trying to eat more healthily doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your favorite food preparations! There are a number of nutritious ingredients that can replace your naughtier preferences without forgoing flavor. Try the following examples and see if your palate […]
Parents May Be More Than 50 Percent Less Likely To Catch a Cold Than Non-Parents
Parents May Be More Than 50 Percent Less Likely To Catch a Cold Than Non-ParentsJuly 3, 2012 | Immunity | EditorNew research led by Carnegie Mellon University shows that being a parent influences health in another positive way. Published inPsychosomatic Medicine, the research provides the first evidence that, when exposed to a common cold virus, parents are 52 percent […]
Don’t Be Afraid To Reflect or Daydream — It’s Critical For Health and Well-Being
Don’t Be Afraid To Reflect or Daydream — It’s Critical For Health and Well-BeingJuly 3, 2012 | Consciousness | M.TorresMany have speculated that our consciousness is activated during daydreaming. Past research has shown that the brain seems to contain a “default mode” in which certain regions become more active at rest. While moments for reflection may be hard to […]
The Number One Reason So Many Women Have Trouble Losing Weight
The Number One Reason So Many Women Have Trouble Losing WeightJuly 3, 2012 | YourWeight | D.MihalovicIf I were to have a penny for every woman that comes into my office with a weight loss complaint, I would be taking many more vacations. Thousands of women have expressed their inability to lose weight no matter how hard they diet, […]
I Am
I AmJuly 2, 2012 | Consciousness | B.KimI’ve long believed that our greatest power is the ability to choose our thoughts. Being a father of two young boys, I’m not in the same peaceful warrior-like state that I consistently embodied when I was in my mid to late 20’s. Still, despite having few opportunities to be alone with a […]
Deep Hunger Pangs Make People Turn To Junk Food Rather Than Healthier Choices
Deep Hunger Pangs Make People Turn To Junk Food Rather Than Healthier ChoicesJuly 2, 2012 | JunkFood | EditorAfter going without food for many hours, most of us would rather reach for French fries or chicken fingers than green beans or carrots, according to a new study from Cornells Food and Brand Lab. Views: 0
6 Signs Your Body Is Telling You Something and Why Not To Ignore It
6 Signs Your Body Is Telling You Something and Why Not To Ignore ItJuly 2, 2012 | Prevention | EditorThe body is a magnificent machine. When things go awry, it generally doesn’t just shut down without warning, like an incandescent light bulb popping its filament. Instead it sends us little signals (think of them as gentle biological taps on […]
Your Hair Tells More About Your Body Than Your Blood
Your Hair Tells More About Your Body Than Your BloodJune 29, 2012 | HumanBody | EditorAlthough it is a superficial organ, your hair is a mirror to your metabolic system. The nutrients when consumed first reach your vital organs such as the heart, kidney and liver, and are then supplied to the hair. Views: 0
What You Eat Can Prevent Toxic Accumulations of Arsenic
What You Eat Can Prevent Toxic Accumulations of ArsenicJune 29, 2012 | Toxins | EditorMillions of people worldwide are exposed to arsenic from contaminated water, and we are all exposed to arsenic via the food we eat. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition Journal has demonstrated that people who ate more dietary vitamin B12 had […]
12 Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
12 Benefits of Pumpkin SeedsJune 29, 2012 | Nutrition | EditorAmong the many benefits of pumpkin seeds, they are the only seed that is alkaline-forming in this world of highly acidic diets. Views: 0
Get Kids Involved In Meal Preparation And Their Desire For Healthier Foods Skyrockets
Get Kids Involved In Meal Preparation And Their Desire For Healthier Foods SkyrocketsJune 28, 2012 | Lifestyle | EditorGetting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron. Views: 0
Get Kids Involved In Meal Preparation And Their Desire For Healthier Foods Skyrockets
Get Kids Involved In Meal Preparation And Their Desire For Healthier Foods SkyrocketsJune 28, 2012 | Lifestyle | EditorGetting kids to pass up junk food in favour of healthier fruits and veggies has led to many a mealtime meltdown for parents everywhere. Now, researchers from the University of Alberta offer a simple solution: give them an apron. Views: 0
Newly Approved Tests on Vitamin D Are At Least 40 Percent Inaccurate
Newly Approved Tests on Vitamin D Are At Least 40 Percent Inaccurate June 28, 2012 | Sunlight | M.TorresInaccuracies in vitamin D blood tests may be confounding efforts to establish optimal recommended levels for health, warn researchers. Views: 0
Newly Approved Tests on Vitamin D Are At Least 40 Percent Inaccurate
Newly Approved Tests on Vitamin D Are At Least 40 Percent Inaccurate June 28, 2012 | Sunlight | M.TorresInaccuracies in vitamin D blood tests may be confounding efforts to establish optimal recommended levels for health, warn researchers. Views: 0