OUCH! Why Heartbreak Hurts: Your Brain On Love
byPain of rejection really hurts, just like physical pain. A recent study found the same parts of the brain get activated when feeling rejected…
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Breakfast Tips for Your Tot
byThere is a big push nowadays to make sure every student has a healthy breakfast. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was created in 1975…
Infection-Fighting Magic of Hot Tea and Coffee
byCoffee and tea already have a large repertoire of health benefits. But now we can add a new talent: Infection fighter. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus…
Smile Pretty! Green Tea May Prevent Gum Disease
byWhat’s the secret to a great smile? Beautiful teeth and gums…and a cup of green tea? A study conducted in Japan found that the…
High Cost of Healthy Food Means Kids Eat More Junk
byWith the new school year comes the dreaded school lunches. We all know that packing healthy foods in our kid’s lunches is helps them…
Raspberries, Tea and Capers Fight Metabolic Syndrome
byThe wonders of fruits and vegetables keep growing…in the name of polyphenols. A recent review of literature on polyphenols found that plant polyphenolic compounds…
Could a Spot of Tea Help ADHD?
byIf you are one of numerous adults who suffer from attention deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there may be a simple solution to help ease your…
Celiacs Can Say Yes To Sourdough Bread
byCalling all celiacs! If you think you’ll never eat wheat bread again, think again. Some bread-loving Italian researchers have discovered that slow-fermented sourdough bread…
Skip the Fancy Fruit and Tea Drinks for the Real Deal
byHave you ever wondered if all those “high antioxidant” drinks out there are really beneficial? Or are they just a clever way to make…
Why C-Section Rates Are Rising
byCesarean deliveries are at an all-time high in the U.S. and are expected to keep increasing. Nearly one in three babies are now delivered…