Health

How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?

How Does Alcohol Affect Sleep?

There are plenty of us out there who have trouble sleeping. Some may take medication. Others may decide to have a nightcap, or they just like to drink alcohol. Regardless there’s been plenty of myths and research done on how alcohol affects you. And new research shows how exactly boozing it up before bedtime… [Read more]

Healthy Christmas Food You Should Be Eating

Healthy Christmas Food You Should Be Eating

If you’re attempting to stay healthy during the holidays, you know it can be extremely difficult. Besides not having the time to properly workout, there’s all sorts of delicious treats that aren’t the best for your health. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy yourself. There are plenty of healthy options out there that are just as good as the food that is high in fat and calories.… [Read more]

How To: Stay Fit Despite the Holiday Parties

How To: Stay Fit Despite the Holiday Parties

The holidays don't always gel with trying to stay fit. And, the worst culprit is the holiday party. Besides digging into your schedule, holiday parties are filled with drinks and food that can help put on those unwanted pounds. However, you can remain fit and still party, and here’s how. Pick and Choose Your Parties Just because you're invited to a party doesn't mean you have to attend.… [Read more]

Meth for Flu??!

Meth for Flu??!

Nobody likes getting struck down by the flu. But, would you take methamphetamine to fight the flu, as opposed to, natural or over-the-counter drugs or remedies? According to a study that was published online Nov. 6 in the journal PLoS ONE, and reported via LiveScience, meth may surprisingly… [Read more]

Remember: The Forgetting Curve Explains Memory Lapses

Remember: The Forgetting Curve Explains Memory Lapses

The next time you get in trouble with your wife or girlfriend for forgetting something that seems important to her, show her the following infographic. In a nutshell, the graph illustrates how and why we forget certain things because of something called the "forgetting curve." While that still is no excuse to forget something like her birthday or your anniversary, at least you now have science on… [Read more]