Head & Heart

It's not only being physically fit, but emotionally fit, too! Here's how to handle everything from confidence to work stress.

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Fact or Fiction: Apple a Day Keeps the Caffeine Away?

Ever since being a junior in college, coffee has been a necessary part of my morning. Like many other caffeine addicts, I find it hard to...
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Fact or Fiction: Can Chicken Noodle Soup Really Relieve Cold Symptoms?

From a young age, we have all learned that chicken noodle soup is the meal of choice when we are feeling under the weather....

How Color Psychology Affects Our Mood

Have you ever noticed how you're drawn to certain colors? Whether you're looking to repaint a room, buy a new duvet cover, or simply...
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Increased Vitamin D Linked to Breast Cancer Survival

By now, we all know that vitamin D is naturally found in sunlight. Many of us take supplements during the dark winter months in...
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12 Better Reasons to Run Regularly

For many people, just the thought of running makes them out of breath and gives them shin splints. Short sprints have you lightheaded in...
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Orthorexia: When Clean Eating Becomes an Obsession

Everyday, we are bombarded with messages that tell us  how adherence to a clean diet will lead us to live a pure and virtuous...
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Fact or Fiction: Can Cranberry Juice Help You With UTI’s?

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable and, sometimes, unavoidable. They are the result of bacteria entering the body’s urinary system, which is most common...
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World Health Organization: Sugar Intake Should Be Cut in Half

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the daily recommended sugar intake should be halved, to six teaspoons. The WHO previously recommended that an...
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Fact or Fiction: Can Magnesium Lower Your Anxiety?

Living in a society that is fast-paced and demanding, it is not surprising that many of us suffer from anxiety. According to the Anxiety...
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Video: Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Water is everywhere. Literally. It's used for almost everything and has several benefits when selected as your beverage of choice. The key reason for...
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Fact or Fiction: Can Local Honey Combat Allergies?

The days are getting longer, warmer weather is approaching, and allergies are about to peak. Over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine can be expensive and come...
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Video: How Restaurants Keep You Addicted to Their Food

Think you can eat healthy at a restaurant? Think again. Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma (which is a great, enlightening book all about the food...
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5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2014

Okay, so it's 2014 and you're realizing you may not have stuck to all of your New Years resolutions from last year...no big deal....
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How Exercise Promotes Brain Growth

We all know how great exercise is for us, but were any of us aware that exercise can help our brains? More specifically, exercise...
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9 Tips To Help You Get To Sleep Faster

As a college student, I'm lucky if I get an average of 4 hours of sleep per night. Between the parties, the papers, and...

New Study Reveals Where Your Body Actually Feels Emotion

Emotions are something that we all experience, but very difficult to understand.  Scientists, behavioral psychologists and similar professionals have been long been studying various...
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Why Your Brain is a Creativity Machine (If Used Correctly)

Many think that you’re born creative, or you aren’t. Scientists have been studying to subject of creativity and where exactly it comes from for...

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Ten unsuspected health benefits of Oats & honey

Oats and honey- the famous duo on everyone's breakfast list. From cereals to scrubs, trail mix, and energy bars, oats and honey have many...

A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Amino Acids And Their Role In...

Amino acids are often referred to as the "building blocks of life." These organic compounds play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including...

How To Connect With Extended Family Members: 3 Tips

Some people have big families with many close cousins, and some families are much smaller and more private. Either way, it’s likely that both...

How To Care For Your Loved One With A Disability

Disabilities come in various forms. Some are visible, while others aren't readily noticeable. Whichever one a person has affects how they live their life....