Doctors have warned about the complications associated with frequent antibiotic use for years – mainly when it comes to the fact that with repeated use comes resistance. The latest report, however, outlines something that many of us may not know. It appears that when taken frequently as children, antibiotics can cause weight gain and a higher … Continue reading Repeated Antibiotic Use in Children May Impact BMI →

Being mindful, or aware of one’s own mental and physical processes, has been previously connected to an improvement in overall health and wellness. A new study has found yet another benefit – those who are mindful are less likely to be obese and less likely to have belly fat. This research was recently published in … Continue reading Study Finds Mindfulness Connected to Lower Belly Fat Percentage →

Most of us know that we are taking a gamble if we decide to take a non-regulated generic, unfortunately former NBA player Lamar Odom might have learned this the hard way. News of his collapse at a Nevada brothel hit the country this week and fans of both his NBA career and the wildly popular … Continue reading Lamar Odom Collapse Possibly Related to ‘Herbal Viagra’ →

This is one nasty ‘trick’ this Halloween season…a new study has found that listeria may be harbored in a seasonal favorite. Caramel apples with dipping stocks can lead to the growth of Listeria monocytogenes when stored at room temperature or even in the fridge. The study tested caramel apples with and without dipping sticks and … Continue reading Listeria May Be Hiding in Your Caramel Apples… →

When many singletons are asked about their “type,” or personal preferences for a partner’s appearance, the answer might be something like “it varies” or perhaps “I don’t really have a type.” According to science however, we all do have a type that is unique to us and it’s likely shaped by our life experiences. A new study … Continue reading Study Finds We All Have a “Type” When it Comes to Attraction →

If you just read that headline and thought “well, of course it does!” we don’t blame you. Strangely enough though the reason isn’t what you might expect. In light of two new studies, it appears that couples who have sex more frequently (even outside of their ovulation cycle) have a better chance of becoming pregnant. This … Continue reading Having Sex More Often May Help Fertility →

For some of us, the idea of washing dishes after creating a whole sink full CAUSES stress, but according to science, can do quite the opposite. It appears that the actual act of washing dishes can  help diminish feelings of anxiety and stress. The study was conducted by Florida researchers who had 51 Florida State … Continue reading Stressed? According to Study, Washing Your Dishes May Help →

For most of us, fruits and veggies fall in to the “healthy” category and despite whatever diet we may be on, fruits and veggies don’t count, right? Well, new research has shown that certain starchy fruits and vegetables can lead to weight gain. Shocked? You aren’t alone. The study included more than 133,000 adults and … Continue reading These Fruits and Veggies Can Make You Gain Weight →

We all know that one person in our office…constantly tapping a foot, drumming fingers and shifting constantly in meetings. While it may drive us crazy, new studies have found that those who fidget may actually be healthier. From countless previous studies, we know that long office hours spent sitting at our desks are doing nothing to … Continue reading Why Fidgeting May Actually Help Your Health →

As the weather cools down and we get ever closer to cold and flu season we need to do all we can to protect ourselves. When it comes to soap, are you using the most effective type? Fortunately we are now one step closer to knowing the answer. Korean researchers recently conducted lab tests and found … Continue reading Antibacterial or Plain Soap – Which Works Better? →