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: Sheena Rice
Eating breakfast as a family can help promote a positive body image for children and adolescents, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Marla Paul
Adults who eat more dietary cholesterol—such as that in eggs—have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and of death from any cause, a new study reports.
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- Written by: National University of Singapore
Seniors who consume more than two standard portions of mushrooms weekly may have 50 percent reduced odds of having mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new study.
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- Written by: James David Adams, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states as of November 2018. Yet the federal government still insists marijuana has no legal use and is easy to abuse. In the meantime, medical marijuana dispensaries have an increasing...
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- Written by: Adrienne Rose Bitar
Fad diets have long been brushed off as selfish, superficial quests to lose weight.
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- Written by: Ian Musgrave
Glyphosate is back in the news again. The common weed killer, which has previously attracted controversy for its possible link to cancer, has been found in beer and wine.
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- Written by: Alexandra Hansen
Vegetarianism is on the rise in Australia, as many vegetarians will gladly tell you.
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- Written by: Leslie Orr
Soybean oil may be better than fish oil for reducing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Lauren Alex O' Hagan
Mindful eating, a practice rooted in historical concepts like Fletcherism, encourages awareness of food and its effects on the body and mind. This approach helps manage emotional eating, promotes healthier food choices, and can lead to reduced calorie intake. Understanding its principles can transform eating habits and foster a healthier relationship with food.
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- Written by: Melissa Gallico
We tell ourselves science is king, but our understanding of the world is shaped through story. We tell stories about the past and call it history. We tell stories about the present and call it news. Our stories about how to act, think, and live are called culture. And our stories about how the natural world works are called science.
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- Written by: Carly Pollack
It is so incredibly easy to get sucked into the illusion that weight loss is all about food. The logical mind thinks, “Why wouldn’t it be? What I eat is causing my weight gain, so this must be about food.” This initiates the quest to try every diet out there, in order to get your body to a place where you feel “good enough.” Confident. Worthy. Desired. Happy.
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- Written by: Lori Barrette
Although people have been eating wheat for thousands of years, one third of US adults now shun foods containing wheat in an effort to avoid gluten.
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- Written by: Katie Bohn
Some cannabinoid compounds may inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells, according to new research.
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- Written by: Keith Brannon
More climate-friendly diets are also healthier, according to a study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day.
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- Written by: Michelle Schoffro Cook
You can take everyday foods and transform them into delicious superfoods at home in your kitchen with minimal effort and almost no money! Simply by fermenting foods, you significantly multiply their health-building properties. Everyday foods like yogurt and sauerkraut are just the beginning of what is possible.
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- Written by: Ian Wright
Every year Australia’s councils contest the academy awards of the water industry: the Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia. Entrants compete on clarity and colour as well as taste and odour.
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- Written by: Chloe Reichel
Every unhappy family might be unhappy in its own way, but when they sit down together at the table, they’re alike according to one important measure: they eat better.
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- Written by: Andrea Elyse Messer
A natural antioxidant found in grain bran could preserve food longer and replace synthetic antioxidants currently in use, according to new research.
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- Written by: Northwestern U.
More than 10 percent of adults in the United States—over 26 million—are estimated to have a food allergy, and almost twice as many people believe they do, according to new research.
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- Written by: Ellen W. Evans and Beth Rowlands
For countless households, Christmas is turkey time. The bird takes pride of place in festive meals across the world – but if not stored, handled and cooked properly it can cause serious food poisoning.
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- Written by: Kristin Grayce McGary
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin”. It is produced in your skin in response to sunlight and is a vital organic compound supporting the absorption of calcium and protecting bone strength, supporting immune function, and regulating mood. Deficiencies in Vitamin D can lead to...
