New research from Brigham Young University in Utah has revealed that exercise can effectively slow the aging process. According to the study, vigorous exercise may be able to slow down a type of aging that occurs at the cellular level. “Just because you’re 40, doesn’t mean you’re 40 years old biologically,” exercise science professor Larry…
Almost 18 million U.S. adults practice meditation, but there’s a new trend on the horizon: petitation. This movement is one where animals can lend a helping paw to their owners during exercises like meditation and yoga. Elisabeth Paige is a research associate with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and she recently coined and…
While it is generally recommended to consume at least two servings of fruit and two to two-and-a-half servings of vegetables every day, one pesky green fruit is causing an epidemic among guacamole lovers. This epidemic is called Avocado Hand, and it has gotten so bad that doctors are sending out warnings to their avocado-loving patients….
Surgeons in the U.K. have completed a first in the world of optometry — operating inside the human eye via a robot. The surgery, which removes fine membrane growths on the retina, is crucial because if left untreated, these growths can distort vision and potentially lead to blindness. An eye’s retina is the thin layer…
Cheese, whole milk, and ice cream — all are dairy products that have sometimes been shunned by dieters looking to maintain a healthy weight. Unfortunately, no one has yet to invent an ice cream-based diet. In fact, it has been a widespread belief held by many doctors worldwide that whole fat dairy products can be…
Researchers from Keele University, U.K. revealed through two experiments that swearing during physical activity could actually make you stronger. Both experiments found that uttering profanities increased physical performance by almost 8%. Boosting metabolism and releasing endorphins through exercise usually results in what is commonly referred to as a “runner’s high,” or a feeling of euphoria….
If you throw a fancy dinner party, you’ll probably end up using the four main types of tableware, which include serveware, dinnerware, flatware, and drinkware. But when you host your fancy soiree, you shouldn’t forget to include a cheese plate as an appetizer or after dessert. According to a new study, sampling aged cheeses could…
Sadly, there are currently more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to increase to at least 16 million by 2050. In addition to the rising number of Alzheimer’s patients, dental issues, which discriminate against no one, are on the rise as well. There is a silver lining, however,…
A good night’s sleep is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, yet so many Americans struggling to sleep longer than a few hours each night. According to a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report, one-third of U.S. adults are not getting the recommended amount of…
Although alcoholism remains a major issue across the United States, advertisers aren’t planning on easing back. More than 7% of the entire U.S. population over the age of 18 (13.8 million people) has problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people suffering from alcoholism. Major beer companies certainly aren’t planning on stopping their advertising campaigns to…
