By Emily Murray It seems that nearly every day we learn of a new food to keep away from and today is no different. Researchers have found that levels of arsenic are higher in those who eat rice more frequently. We heard a very similar story in regards to arsenic levels in apple juice last … Continue reading Arsenic in Rice? New Research Says Yes →

By Emily Murray As always, we have scoured the top health news headlines this week and highlighted 5 of the industry’s top news stories for the week. If you have one that you would like us to highlight, feel free to comment below! 1. Brain Food: Eating Fish May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s   TIME … Continue reading The Friday Roundup →

By Emily Murray Since the beginning of civilization, there have been so called “male roles,” and “female roles.” Traditionally men were expected to provide and women to nurture. Of course throughout the years, more and more of these tasks began to fall somewhere in between and finally today, there is less segregation. But while men and … Continue reading Multitasking – More Stressful For Moms Than for Dads →

By Rebecca Jones Due to a new city ordinance, starting tomorrow children in San Francisco will no longer be getting a free toy in their happy meals. Because of the city’s new Healthy Meal Incentive law, restaurants cannot give away a free toy with children’s meals unless they contain less than 600 calories, contain both … Continue reading Does More Legislation Really Mean Healthier Eating for Kids? →

By Rebecca Jones It might according to new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the latest research indicates a close link between dishonesty and creativity. While creative people are often praised for their ability to think outside the box or adapt to new problems or situations this mental flexibility may make it … Continue reading Does Being Creative Also Make You More Deceptive? →

By Emily Murray Commonly as a culture when we hear “overdose” we picture the sad ending to many rock stars lives, however, not all overdoses are the result of senseless partying. In fact, you may be just a dose away from succumbing the same fate. No we aren’t talking about any illegal substance here, it’s completely legal … Continue reading The Dangers of Tylenol Overdose – It’s More Complicated Than You May Think →

5 Foods to Eat When You Overeat – The Huffington Post Even those with the best intentions tend to overdo it on Thanksgiving but the Huffington Post offers some good advice for feeling better and getting your diet back on track by offering up the following 5 foods: Spices- according to a study in The … Continue reading The Friday Round-up: Thanksgiving Edition →