Eat better, join a gym, drink more water, get eight hours of sleep every night…many of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are focused on living a healthier, more balanced life. But what do those people who are already extremely healthy (in fact, it’s their job to be) want to improve upon? We polled 18 wellness influencers, from… Read More »
There’s plenty of data supporting the connection between a positive outlook and a healthier life—being optimistic can help you fend off stress, eat better and be more physically active, all of which can lower your risk of chronic illnesses. But despite how often it’s repeated, doctors haven’t been able to definitively tell you that a positive attitude will… Read More »
RELATED: What’s That Itch Down There? You don’t need products to prevent them Gynecologists like to call the vagina a “self-cleaning oven.” That’s because it doesn’t need any help with douches, scented gels, perfumes, and other “feminine” products to stay clean. In fact, rather than helping prevent a yeast infection, these can cause an imbalance… Read More »
We all have natural reactions to colora clear blue sky can make you feel more peaceful; a bunch of daffodils, more optimistic. So its no surprise that the colors in your home can have an impact on your mood, too. Red, for instance, tends to be stimulating, and blue, calming, says color researcher Nancy J.… Read More »
While social media can be a great way to connect, online harassment and trolls can sour Internet life; however, a new Twitter bot is trying to make self-care important part of your life online. The bot, which you can find on Twitter @tinycarebot, offers gentle reminders to its followers to improve their health and well-being. Some examples of their encouraging messages… Read More »
WEN users file class action lawsuit over hair loss Last December, 200 women filed a class action lawsuit against WEN, the hair-care line run by celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean. The women in the suit claimed the brand’s sulfate-free cleansing conditioner was causing their hair to fall out. They also said that the product, which… Read More »
When it comes to coping with scary or stressful situations, mental health experts have long given a simple piece of advice: Take a deep breath in through the nose, and out through the mouth. Now, new research suggests that this particular breathing technique really does impact brain activity—and can even improve your memory. Northwestern University researchers recruited about 100… Read More »
You wash bagged lettuce … again You need a salad first course for your holiday feast, so you pick up a ready-to-serve bag of greens at the market. The package says they’re twice washed—but it can’t hurt to give them one more wash, right? Actually it can, says Chapman. “A national microbiological safety panel looked… Read More »
If you’ve had trouble concentrating in an open floor-plan office, you’re not alone. Now, at least you’ve got science on your side: A new study suggests that overheard work conversations can decrease productivity—and increase annoyance—of other employees within earshot, more so than random and meaningless background buzz. Open office plans are becoming increasingly common in… Read More »
You know the value of a short run Even if you have never trained for a marathon and don’t exactly live in the gym, you may outlive the folks that do just because you jog. The ideal amount of running a person should strive for when it comes to living a long life is 60… Read More »