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What’s the ideal length of time for a nap? After those cases of air traffic controllers falling asleep on the job, the National Transportation Safety Board called for “controlled naps” to be built into night shifts. Experts at the agency … read more
It’s a breakthrough in research on diet and health. For the first time, it’s been shown shown that a diet – the Mediterranean Diet –can be as effective as drugs in preventing heart attacks, strokes and deaths from cardiovascular disease. … read more
It turns out our mothers were right about the importance of hanging out with the right people. A University of Georgia study has revealed that self-control – and the lack of it– is contagious. Researchers found that watching or even … read more
A study of older married couples gives new meaning to the adage “for better or for worse.” It finds that spouses have a much greater impact on their partner’s health than previously known. The study out of the University of … read more
We’ve been telling you about this year’s dirty dozen list of fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. Here, on the other hand is The Clean 15. This list also comes from The Environmental Working Group and it details … read more
If you’re trying to lose weight, here’s an easy way to boost your results. A scientific study shows that drinking two glasses of water before each meal will make you lose more. Researchers followed two groups of obese people aged … read more
It’s no surprise. A healthy lifestyle will help look good as well as feel good! Living well is not only good for your health … researchers studied the aging differences in identical twins … and found one part was genetics, … read more
They say a smile can brighten the darkest day. Now researchers think it can also extend your days. A study in the journal Psychological Science examined a database of professional baseball players and found those who put on a happy … read more
Here’s a novel way to make healthier choices when you’re shopping for food. Pay cash. An analysis of the shopping patterns of more than 1,000 consumers finds that when paying cash, people tend to choose healthier options. Previous research has … read more
