by Sue Robbins | Aug 23, 2016 | Wellness
A Florida State University study says that a lack of stimulation in the workplace, and a dirty working environment may have long-term cognitive effects on employees. “Psychologists say that the brain is a muscle, while industrial hygienists point to chemicals in...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 22, 2016 | Wellness
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which are the largest group of phytonutrients – plant chemicals – with more than 6,000 types. There are several groups of flavonoids, including anthocyanidins, flavanols, flavones, flavanones...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 21, 2016 | Wellness
“The case for eating butter just got stronger,” said a Time magazine article in June. However, a new study found no connection between eating butter and heart disease. Researches looked at 4 studies on approximately 175,000 people to assess butter’s...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 9, 2016 | Wellness
It seems musician Frank Zappa was wrong when he said “so many books, so little time.” According to a new study, reading books could extend lifespan by up to 2 years, and the more often you read, the better. Study co-author Becca R. Levy, a professor of...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 8, 2016 | Wellness
Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long airline flight reduces blood flow to the legs, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 7, 2016 | Wellness
It is often assumed that caffeine is not good for you. Many view it as a guilty pleasure, addicting, unnecessary and certainly not pro-health. There are so many questions around caffeine: Does it burn fat? Is it dehydrating? Will it improve my athletic performance?...
