Anyone that has ever been caught in the throes of depression understands it’s a devastating, and at times debilitating, illness. It’s like a thief that robs you of your energy, concentration, memory, libido, and enjoyment in things that used to bring you pleasure. In the most severe cases, it can even take away your will […]
Category: Miscellaneous
August 3, 2016
What Do Hot Dogs and Cigarettes Have in Common?
Hot dogs, baseball, and apple pie. What could be more American than that? But if you tend to enjoy a hotdog (or two) while watching your favorite team, you may want to think twice next time you’re in line at the concession stand. Some experts say you might as well light up a smoke. Yup, […]
August 3, 2016
Toxic BPA Found in Foods Targeted to American Children
We’ve known about the dangers of BPA (the dangerous industrial chemical bisphenol A associated with possible links to cancer) for some time now. For more than 40 years BPA has been used in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers such as baby bottles, reusable cups, and the lining of metal food and beverage […]
August 1, 2016
Easily Embarrassed? Study Finds People Will Trust You More
Are you the type of person to be easily embarrassed by such things as getting called on in class, getting recognition at work or tripping in public? A recent study from researchers at UC Berkeley suggests that people tend to trust those who are easily embarrassed more than those who are not. The findings confirm […]
July 28, 2016
5 Hidden Health Dangers the FDA Doesn’t Want You to Know About
These days anything labeled as “natural” or “organic” is a marketing goldmine. From natural skin care products to natural fruit juice, the word is tossed about in marketing circles and then delivered to trusting consumers like manna from heaven. But what does “natural” mean, exactly? In many instances, not much. And if you think cosmetically […]
July 25, 2016
Summer Dos and Don’ts
Summer is here, so put on your best sundress, pack that cooler, fire up the grill and have fun! But before you hit the beach, park or cookout, there’s a few do’s and don’ts you should know about in order to have a happy (and healthy) summer. DO keep food refrigerated: Leaving food out in […]
June 10, 2016
Who Tolerates Pain Better: Men or Women?
Who really tolerates pain better – men or women? The way I’ve seen men complain when they’re sick or hurting makes me think that the female sex might be more “stoic” when it comes to suffering. We do, after all, birth babies. But am I wrong? A Battle Royale There’s no doubt that an ongoing […]
June 10, 2016
Who Smokes the Most Marijuana?
If you had to guess, who would you say smokes the most marijuana? I mean, in terms of volume and location around the world? If I had to guess, and based on where I live, I would have said Southern California. I mean, it seems to be everywhere! Sometimes I think I could get high […]
June 10, 2016
Praying the Sickness Away Does Going to Church Make You Healthier?
Praying the Sickness Away Does Going to Church Make You Healthier? Do you believe in God? That question, especially in this day and age, can kick of an extremely heated debate. Especially when you start talking about which God, or which religion you may (or may not) adhere to. So, here’s another question . . […]
June 10, 2016
Get Your Olive Oil On The Mediterranean Diet and Longevity
The Mediterranean Diet: it just sounds cool, doesn’t it? I mean, if you had to choose between the “Siberian Diet” and the “Mediterranean Diet” I’m guessing the latter would win hands down. And now, for more reasons than ever before. Ever since the 1950s, many research studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet, which is […]
