Health & Wellness

Study Uncovers Fat in “Lean Gene” Myth

October 4, 2011 by

Glance at any magazine rack at the grocery store checkout and you will likely encounter countless perfectly defined celebrity bodies. If you’re like me, you stare at these hard bodies in open-mouthe...
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Eat Omega-3 to Maintain Memory

August 3, 2011 by

For most students, college is a memorable time, chockfull of unforgettable experiences. However, the ability to remember the important moments in life is a luxury most of us unknowingly take for grant...
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Bones May Benefit from Beer Drinking, Study Suggests

June 22, 2011 by

Almost everyone knows that consuming milk and other sources of calcium help to maintain bone health.
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New Studies Suggest Sunlight May Help Ward Off Disease

May 31, 2011 by

A new study in Australia suggests that obtaining Vitamin D through sun exposure may help prevent the onset of multiple sclerosis as well as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and some typ...
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Sleep In, Get Thin: Melatonin’s Effect On the Metabolism

May 24, 2011 by

A series of recent discoveries in Spain suggests that melatonin, the naturally occurring hormone found in animals that is the primary regulator of the sleep cycle, may prevent weight gain and other he...
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A Glass a Day May Keep Doctor Away

May 17, 2011 by

Researchers in France have discovered that resveratrol and polyphenols — two organic compounds commonly found in grapes — may aid in the prevention of type II diabetes.
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Brain Reacts Similarly to Unhealthy Foods and Addictive Drugs

May 10, 2011 by

When someone says that a certain brand of candy is as addictive as crack, they might not be as far off as one might think. In a recent study published by Yale University in the Archives of General Psy...
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