Fun Fact Friday Why do we get goosebumps? In this physiological reaction, small muscles attached to individual body hairs contract, which leads the hair to stand on end. We inherited this ability from our ancestors in part as a way for our (then) coat of body hair to capture air beneath it and in[…]
Most Americans report they prefer home cooked meals, but finding time to shop and cook often turns best intentions into calls for pizza delivery. Get a handle on a few simple strategies to make preparing healthy meals much less daunting. This guide to meal prepping and freezing helps you save time, money and some calories. […]
Almost half of our food is wasted in the United States. How does this happen? What can we do to solve our enormous food waste problem? America wastes roughly 40 percent of its food.1 Of the estimated 125 to 160 billion pounds of food that goes to waste every year, much of it is perfectly[…]
New Research Reveals Negative Health Effects of Late Night Eating Eating dinner later in the evening could contribute to weight gain, and also set you up for potential health impacts like higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers studied[…]
What’s a Cramp? If you’ve ever had a “charley horse” — that odd pain in your calf — you’ve had a cramp. But they can happen anywhere in your body at any time, even when you’re asleep. No matter where you get them, what’s going on inside is the same: Your muscles suddenly tighten up[…]
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. Stressed caregivers may experience fatigue, anxiety and depression. Some ways to prevent burnout include joining a caregiver support group and using respite care services. What is caregiver burnout? Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. It may be accompanied[…]
States and Traits Decide if You Impulse Buy, Study Says Everyone’s been there. You might have been at the store and saw a sale for your favorite mascara, and sure you just bought some, but why not stock up on a few more? Or maybe a pair of sneakers popped up in an advertisement while[…]
These plant pairs grow better together. When it comes to gardening, a little planning can go a long way, saving a lot of time, hassle, and your precious plants in the process. This is especially true of companion gardening, which refers to the pairing of plants that have properties that benefit each other. […]
If your screen time has increased in the past year (and whose hasn’t?), you’re probably getting more exposure to blue light — a leading cause of vision-related issues. That nagging pain behind your eyes after staring at your devices all day could be eye fatigue or eye strain. The good news? It’s preventable! Try these[…]
Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function. But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age, our body ages right along with us. The good news[…]