As most people know, yoga is a mental and physical discipline that combines simple meditation with specific stretching techniques. The practice has ancient roots in eastern culture and it migrated to western culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Yoga as exercise has […]
There’s no arguing that the cigarette smoking culture in the United States has shifted in recent years. Cigarettes are rarely popularized in films and on television as in the past. A vast majority of states have passed laws banning smoking in the workplace, as well […]
Finding an adult of a certain age with no regrets is almost impossible. We all have them, be they small or large. One survey on this subject reports that 90 percent of people say they have at least one major regret. Studies show that most […]
A Google search for “Americans are obsessed with” turns up 12,900,000 results that include the following: Vitamins Pizza Guns IPA Beer Sex Anyone with the last name Kardashian (or Jenner) Boxed Water White Teeth and products that make the skin glow Fast Food and pop-up […]
“Date Rape Drugs” are a class of odorless and tasteless drugs that can easily be slipped into a person’s drink, incapacitating them, and making them extremely vulnerable to sexual assault. Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine are three drugs that come to mind in this category, though […]
Neurologists have long known that when we feel physical pain, a part of our brain lights up. A study at the University of California Berkeley has also shown that the brain responds in a similar manner when we witness someone else experience pain. According to […]
There it is, a slice of hot, cheesy pizza lying on a grease-stained paper plate, waiting to be devoured. One piece, it can’t be that bad for you, right? Look long and hard at it. Now, think twice before taking a bite. This is where […]
The next time you head out for a leisurely walk, a run or maybe a quick dip in the pool, tell the nearest person you’ll be back after engaging your endogenous opioid inhibitory neuropeptides. Once their eyes glass over with confusion, you can explain that […]
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase “going native.” The idea is that a person decides to shed their habits, beliefs and traditions in order take on the cultural traits of whatever geographical location they’re in. Adopting a Paleo Diet, which entails following the eating habits of […]
Think you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed this winter? You might be experiencing a very real condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This common illness, also called winter depression, is a type of depression that normally presents itself during […]
