By Emily Murray Technology never ceases to amaze. While it has advanced us in many aspects of our lives including communication, entertainment and even health, a new study shows that simply watching avatars exercising and maintaining healthy habits may be enough to prompt others to get on the fitness bandwagon. When the women involved in … Continue reading Avatars Prove Motivational for Weight Loss →

By Emily Murray Hand washing is one of our best defenses for warding off infection and disease. While it seems like such a simple solution to killing germs, studies have proven time and again that many forgo the soap and water after heading to the restroom. If you have ever been in a public restroom … Continue reading Hand Washing Trackers Being Introduced to Hospitals →

By Emily Murray When you first read the headlines, it can be a bit confusing. When we think of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) we normally picture things that are unhealthy not passing FDA approval. So how can the FDA be allowing two new cigarette types to hit the market? In 2009  a new … Continue reading First Use of FDA’s Regulatory Power Over Cigarettes →

By Emily Murray When it comes to health news, it seems that the story changes from time to time. Naturally when most of us think of pregnancy ‘do-s and don’t-s’ drinking alcohol falls in to the ‘don’t’ category but a recent study has discovered that “moderate” drinking seems to have no ill affect on the … Continue reading Moderate Alcohol Use in Women Will Not Harm Unborn Child, Study Finds →

By Emily Murray In a society where greeting others is done largely with a hand shake, the findings of recent study may leave some hesitant to   extend their hand. Michigan researchers observed 3,749 people discretely as they washed their hands in public restrooms. After viewing this, they concluded that a mere 5% of people … Continue reading Cringeworthy: Study Finds 1 in 20 Wash Their Hands Propertly Prior to Leaving the Restroom →

By Emily Murray Bad news for meat lovers! According the largest study of its kind, your veggie-loving peers may outlive you! There have been countless studies which have pointed out the potential health drawbacks of eating meat (especially red meat) but according to the recent Loma Linda University research, there are other negative health consequences … Continue reading Study Finds Vegetarians Have Longer Lives →

By Emily Murray While nutrition may be furthest thing from many people’s minds while relaxing with a glass of wine in the evening, soon labels will be a reminder that alcohol too has nutrition facts we should be aware of. Of course, most of us are familiar with the terms “beer belly” or “beer gut” … Continue reading Nutrition Labels on Alcoholic Beverages – Coming Soon! →

By Emily Murray When we say “I am so stressed out!”,  it’s rare that we mean it in a good way. According to a new study however, it’s suggested that some difficult or challenging things may promote healthy habits are often as they support not so good ones. Think about the last time you were … Continue reading The Upside of Stress →

By Emily Murray It comes as no surprise that fast food is by no means “healthy,” however, the shocking part of a recent study was just how many people underestimate the calories present in their fast food favorites. Think quickly, do you know how many calories are in a Big Mac, a Dunkin Donut or … Continue reading Study Finds Most Americans Underestimate Fast Food Calories →