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What Is Kinesiology Tape? 5 Ways to Use for Injury & Pain

While kinesiology tape and other "athletic tapes" have been around for many years, recently they've gained a lot of attention as famous athletes have begun using the technique to deal with injuries and to support ...

Stem Cell Fillings: A Revolutionary Dental Discovery

Did you know there's a new type of dental filling that actually triggers your teeth to repair and regenerate themselves? It's true. Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Nottingham recently developed a procedure known as stem cell fillings. ...

Is Napping Good or Bad for You? The Science Behind a Power Nap

Our parents and babysitters may have been onto something when they encouraged us to nap — even in adulthood, brief, regular napping seems to be good for you in a variety of different ways, according ...

Tired and Stressed? You May Have a Qi Deficiency

As important as it is to comprehend the meaning of qi in order to fully understand Chinese philosophy as it pertains to health, there isn't a literal equivalent in the Western world or an easy way to ...

Eggs & Cholesterol Don’t Increase Dementia Risk, Science Says

Unbeknownst to most, healthy fats in your diet, including long-feared cholesterol, are proving to be key players in brain and psychological health. In previous generations, people believed cholesterol clogged arteries and caused heart problems. However, today ...

Should the FDA Regulate Healthy Food?

After years of vilifying fat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking to change up its definition of "healthy food." To regulate healthy food currently, the FDA looks at total fat content. When it comes ...

What Are Endorphins? (Plus, Hacks to Trick Your Body into Manufacturing More of These Feel-Good Chemicals)

You may have heard a lot about the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, but what are endorphins, exactly? These natural peptide chemicals produced in your body interact with receptors in your brain to help you feel ...

Happiness Study: What Makes Us Happy & Healthy?

With the Powerball lottery jackpot reaching insane heights — to the tune of over $1.5 billion — many people are dreaming about how all that money will make them happy. Yet, as the saying goes, ...

What Causes Receding Gums? + 10 Home Remedies

Did you know there is a direct correlation between your dental health and your overall health? In fact, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a part of the NIH, concludes that the mouth ...

15 Rules for How to Eat Out Healthy

When you’ve committed to revamping your health and lifestyle, one of the most important things is overhauling the way you eat. And when you’re in the kitchen, it’s a lot easier to stick to your ...