New research shows that optimists, who already enjoy better goal attainment, more resilience and better overall well-being compared to pessimists, also a enjoy a healthier immune system. The new study published in Psychological Science, reports that a positive outlook on life actually boosts immunity. The authors examined 124 first year law students to explore further [...]
Chocolate has long been considered the most special of all confections, often advertised as a mood enhancing food. The latest research however, reveals evidence that may undermine this very theory. A study in the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that individuals who eat more chocolate are at a greater risk of depression. The new study [...]
Not all foods we stigmatize deserve their bad rap We tend to think long and hard when we’re dieting or planning our diets about all the things we’re not going to allow ourselves. This can be a prudent strategy, as many foods available in the supermarket or at restaurants are heavy on fats, sugars and [...]
Know what your body needs Our bodies need specific quantities from all 40 nutrients essential for growth and maintenance. Still, certain nutrients are indispensable and must be taken on daily basis. We focus on essential nutrients for adults, especially women. MAGNESIUM Magnesium is used in hundreds of chemical activities in the body, ranging from storing [...]
Strategic eating can cut out 100 calories a day Yes, it’s happened again – you stepped on the scale and the arrow plunged right past where you know you should be. Well, don’t despair. Weightloss follows a few rules of basic arithmetic. According to research, if we consume 100 calories per day above our daily [...]
A moment’s decision can make or break your diet It’s beach season, and time to take a new stab at life! There’s no better time to get in shape and start eating, and living right. The beaches and clubs beckon, and if you’re looking for a slim, svelte shape to your summer figure, you’d better [...]
The health of your mind depends on your diet Is your brain tired from studying or long hours at work? You can rebuild those spent cells with a well balanced diet paced with nutrients high in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as folate, calium, potassium and magnesium. Following is [...]
Romance starts on the plate when it comes to aphrodisiacs Although in the modern day aphrodisiacs are generally associated with seduction, throughout most of history they served a much more utilitarian function. Such substances were first sought out as a remedy for various sexual anxieties including fears of inadequate performance as well as a need [...]
Stemming the turn of years with a well-balanced diet A long and active life inevitably takes some of the beauty and vitality out of us in old age. We all know that some day the pigment will go out of our hair, our bodies will slow and wrinkles will trace their latticework patterns across our [...]