By EmilyM For years people have noticed changes in mood and even in concentration and other cognitive abilities when thinking of a loved one, but new research published in the October 13th edition of PLos ONE shows that those who are in love, may actually experience less physical pain. This theory was first tested on … Continue reading Head-Over-Heels Love Acts as Natural Painkiller →

By EmilyM Male menopause is  a condition that many have a hard time  comprehending. Just because women have been acknowledging the symptoms of menopause for some time now, men suffering from “male menopause,” medically known as andropause, have been suffering silently for years. Last year, a  federally funded six month research study for a testosterone … Continue reading Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men is Becoming a Possibility →

By EmilyM When it comes to stem cells, there aren’t many who are impartial to their use in modern medicine. If you merely mention this treatment in a room full of people, you are bound to hear some pretty heated debates. Political parties are split on the subject as well, and it seems the whole … Continue reading First Patient Treated in Controversial Stem Cell Study →

By EmilyM As a heightened sense of environmental awareness and its impact on our health continues to gain more attention, we as a nation are going to extra lengths to protect ourselves and our families from unnecessary pollutants. But what if one of your greatest threats is unknowingly impacting you every day? Research recently released … Continue reading Research Shows a Surprising Heart Damaging Pollutant You Face Everyday →

By Lauren Horton With government data showing that approximately 68% of U.S. adults are considered overweight, fad diet crazes run rampant.  We’ve seen the complete elimination of  all carbohydrates with the Atkins Diet, eating balanced amount of proteins, fats and sugars with the Zone diet, and now the latest trend of the moment: the gluten-free … Continue reading Breaking Down the Gluten-Free Phenomenon →

By Lauren Horton Did you know that there are over 40 different combinations of sexual acts?  Or that the rate of condom use is significantly higher in black and Hispanic Americans compared to whites and other racial identities? A new study by the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSSHB) conducted by Indiana University … Continue reading New Study Unveils Sex Habits of Americans →

By EmilyM The notion that money motivates is far from revolutionary, but when it comes to how that can translate to a healthier lifestyle, you may be surprised. A recent study found that when employees are offered a small cash incentive to incorporate healthier practices into their home, many are more than willing to oblige. … Continue reading Company Cash Incentives Inspire Healthier Families – Study Finds →

By EmilyM No matter how careful you are when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancy, it’s a simple fact. If you are sexually active, there is a chance contraception can fail at one time or another in your life. Whether it was abandoned altogether or was used but failed, couples will soon have another option … Continue reading New “Morning After Pill” Ella to Hit Shelves Soon →