Stress has been a part of life in Western society for decades, but the prevalence and incidence of the condition rose dramatically in 2020. A Gallup poll in 2018 reported that 45% of people felt worried a lot and 22% felt angry a lot.1 You can reduce your risk of health problems associated with the… Read More: How to Fight Against Work Stress? Shaolin Monk Gives Tips »
The mechanism of chronic inflammation is at the root of many modern diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, auto-immune diseases and chronic hepatitis.1 A review of the literature from Western Sydney University has suggested that chronic neuroinflammation triggered by chronic nose picking may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.2 Nose picking is a common… Read More: Study Links Picking Your Nose to Alzheimer’s Disease »
In a pilot study1,2,3 conducted by the Environmental Working Group and published in the February 15, 2024, issue of the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, findings revealed that 80% of Americans tested positive for chlormequat chloride, an agricultural chemical used as a pesticide and plant growth regulator.4 Moreover, the chemical was detected in… Read More: Americans Exposed to Fertility-Lowering Chemicals in Cheerios, Quaker Oats »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 13, 2017. Spending time outdoors can significantly lift your mood, so it’s no surprise that outdoors activities such as gardening and nature hikes1 have been found to be good therapy. In one survey,2 80% of gardeners reported being “happy” and satisfied with their… Read More: Most Americans Suffer From Nature Deficiency Syndrome »