Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Sharron Murray, MS, RN
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that certain conditions are necessary for disease and disharmony to occur. Good health is dependent upon the smooth flow of chi, the balance of yin and yang, the influences of the five phases, and the balance between our organ network systems and our external environment.
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- Written by: Milenko Martinovich, Stanford University
Describing vegetables with words normally used for indulgent foods can get people to eat more of them, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Ash Stevens
Women juggle a life of menstruation, pregnancy, birth, menopause, housekeeping, work, raising, children, and on, and on, and on. That’s why we need all the help we can get. Today, I’m going to share some of the many herbal friends that a woman can make pals with.
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- Written by: Sahvanna Arienta
As we grow and mature, our experiences as we relate to others take their effects on us, both positive and negative. We also begin to absorb the energies of these interactions. These energies can be light, dark, or anywhere in between and can have a powerful impact.
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- Written by: Robin Lally, Rutgers University
Water temperature doesn’t make any difference when it comes to removing harmful bacteria from your hands, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Greg Richter, University of Pennsylvania
Eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think.
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- Written by: Doug Bennett, University of Florida
A new study shows that aspirin, used for decades to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, may provide little or no benefit for certain patients who have plaque buildup in their arteries.
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- Written by: Althea S. Hawk
Innate is responsible for the seemingly mysterious and miraculous healings: accelerated recoveries, spontaneous remissions, and unexplained disappearances of incurable diseases. There is no mystery after all when the Innate is involved and can bridge the gap between quantum intelligent information and our bodies. It is not a force outside ourselves--it is something within all of us.
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- Written by: La Monica Everett-Haynes, University of Arizona
Bouldering, a form of rock climbing that involves climbing rocks or walls to a moderate height without ropes or a harness, could be an effect way to treat symptoms of depression.
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- Written by: Joyce Meek Yates & Amanda Conrad
Social situations can have a positive influence on your personal health choices. Studies show that the more socially active a person is, the better their memory.
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- Written by: Melissa Hellmann, YES! Magazine
A new report revealed surprising results when Oakland overhauled its lunch menu at 100-plus schools by serving less meat and more fruits and vegetables.
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- Written by: Nomi Bachar
Each one of us, I believe, wants to enjoy a healthy body. A body that expresses strength and vitality is a source of joy. Since the body and the soul are closely connected, caring for the one enhances the other. Here are my suggested “Ten Commandments” for cultivating power through the body.
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- Written by: Barbara E. Savin
My body was crying out for healing and for me to allow my passion and purpose to come forward. This was not an easy task, and I will say that it did not happen overnight. It took time and patience.
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- Written by: Hannah Rose Wardill, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute and Rachel Jane Gibson, University of South Australia
The trillions of bacteria living in our gut (called the gut microbiota) can help determine our risk of cancer, as well as how we might respond to cancer treatment.
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- Written by: Pierre Chandon, INSEAD – Sorbonne Universités; et al.
A recent meta-analysis reveals that mixing energy drinks with alcohol significantly increases the risk of injuries from car accidents and fights. The perceived boost in intoxication is linked to psychological beliefs rather than the drinks' actual ingredients, leading to higher risks of risky behaviors among those who consume these combinations.
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- Written by: Deanna Minich
The most scientific approach to healing doesn’t ever focus on just one small part of the human body, let alone ignore the role of thoughts, beliefs, and emotions in our health. You get the best results by addressing the whole person.
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- Written by: Marc David
Vitamin P—pleasure—is a vital element that makes our meals nutritionally complete and makes life worth living. Like all organisms on the planet, we humans are genetically programmed to seek pleasure and avoid pain. A cat chasing a mouse is seeking pleasure; the unfortunate rodent is doing its best to avoid pain.
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- Written by: Jared Wadley, University of Michigan
Young children who recognize food name brands, like Lucky Charms, M&M’s, and Cheetos are more likely to make unhealthy choices and be at higher risk of obesity later, say researchers.
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- Written by: Jennifer Langston, University of Washington
People post millions of food photos on Instagram every day. New research suggests this could be a way to track food intake for weight loss or fitness.
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- Written by: Lyndsey Collins-Praino, University of Adelaide
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after dementia, affecting more than ten million people worldwide. In Australia alone, more than 70,000 people have the disease – that’s one in every 340 Australians.
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- Written by: Jeff Mulhollem, Penn State
Eating a diet that includes foods containing soy protein may work to alleviate some symptoms of inflammatory bowl diseases, a new study with mice suggests.
