Cold and flu are caused by different viruses, and, in general, the symptoms of flu are worse. Also, there are less likely to be serious complications from cold, such as pneumoniaand bacterial infections. The main difference between cold and flu symptoms is that flu more commonly includes fever; the fever can be 100 degrees Fahrenheit […]
A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well. Here are 10 reasons why good […]
A coffee nap refers to drinking coffee before sleeping for a short period of time. This is thought to boost energy levels because of its effect on adenosine, a chemical that promotes sleep (1). When you feel tired, adenosine circulates through your body in high amounts. After you fall asleep, adenosine levels begin to drop. […]
Insulin sensitivity refers to how sensitive the body’s cells are in response to insulin. Doctors generally consider a high insulin sensitivity to be healthy. Some lifestyle and dietary changes may help improve this sensitivity. Insulin is a hormone that helps control the amount of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. The body’s cells respond to […]
In a recently published study, scientists conclude that excessive daytime sleepiness could predict the onset of Alzheimer’s in later life. It affects around 5.7 million people in the United States — and this number is predicted to rise. Some estimate that, by 2050, 13.8 million U.S. adults might be affected. Despite its growing prevalence, […]
People smile for different reasons, in various contexts, but only certain kinds of smile generally pass as an honest mark of happiness. Is this what they really are, though? Although smiles are generally taken as signs of contentment, humans actually smile for many different reasons. Sometimes we do smile simply because we are happy, but […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” It seems that there are many situations in life that can be represented by this. One of which is the connection between gut health and thyroid health. A healthy gut supports a healthy thyroid, and vice versa. The reverse is also […]
Blueberry vinegar may help boost memory and restore the cognitive function of people with dementia, according to researchers from Konkuk University. In their study, which appeared in Science Daily, the team examined whether vinegar made from blueberries, which are rich with different active compounds, might help improve cognitive function and stop cognitive deterioration. As part of their study, […]
Across the globe, more than a billion cups of coffee are consumed on a daily basis. Some people drink coffee for an energy boost to make it through the day, while others drink it simply because it tastes good. While coffee can be an effective substance for providing energy, too much caffeine can lead to […]
There isn’t a lot of scientific research available on this subject, after all, you can’t patent Nature, so when big pharma does their research on plants it’s not published generally. When Nature is investigated by pharma, it’s for the purpose of adding chemicals to it for patent. With no compulsion to ever publish any scientific […]