What’s your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? Is it the turkey? The mashed potatoes? The dessert table? If you had to guess, how many calories do you consume during a Thanksgiving meal? Calorie Crisis Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the general guideline for adults is to con
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in most of their cells, one set coming from each parent. Chromosomes package up the DNA and are located in the nucleus of each cell. Each chromosome contains genes that provide instruction, or coding, in the DNA for producing the different kinds of proteins that m
If you could take one hour of your time to save lives, would you do it? Well, remarkably, you can! Benefits of Donating Blood By donating one pint of blood, you can save up to three people. And if that isn’t enough to motivate you, there’s one more compelling reason to donate blood: It benefits
Mushrooms are a unique food that humans have been consuming for centuries. Some are delicious and healthy to eat, others can be mind-altering and potentially deadly. Health Benefits of Mushrooms Throughout history, certain mushrooms have been known as “Food of the Gods.” Today, we know that mush
As the executive control center of the entire body – and the supervisor of every thought, mood, memory, and action – your brain makes you you. That’s why you must do everything you can to take care of your brain. How Fit Is Your Brain? Many people don’t realize that the brain is like
Stress is prevalent in our society. A recent report from the American Psychological Association found that 84% of the people surveyed have been experiencing elevated levels of stress. Additionally, almost half of them reported mood issues, as well as weight changes and problems with sleep – condit
Now more than ever, young children and adolescents need tools to help them maintain calm and find emotional resilience. In late October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association issued a joint statemen
You’ve probably heard about personality measures that determine if an individual is right- or left-brained. Do you know which side of your brain is more dominant? Are You Right- or Left-Brained? The human body is mostly symmetrical – it has a right and left side that closely resemble each
Did you know that breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world? Earlier this year, the World Health Organization reported for the first time that breast cancer had overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most commonly diagnosed cancer. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease C
Did you know there are many ways to enjoy a Halloween pumpkin before and after carving it into a festive jack-o’-lantern? Better yet, if you adopt some of the ideas below, you won’t need to throw your pumpkin away, which provides the added bonus of helping the environment (more than 1 bil