Fact or Myth: Is Frequent Yawning is a Powerful Neural-Enhancing Tool?
This is a FACT.
Has anyone ever glared at you for yawning in public? Chances are, you answered "yes".
But frequent yawning is actually very beneficial....
Fact or Myth: Could Licking Your Wounds…Aid Healing?
This is a MYTH.
It may sound like science fiction but there is indeed a component found in human saliva that accelerates wound healing. ...
Fact or Myth: Is Olive Oil Good for Your Heart?
This is a FACT.
The Mediterranean diet has longed been hailed as the healthiest diet for the heart, and in no small part to its...
Fact or Myth: Chicken Soup Cures a Cold
This is a FACT.
Whether canned or homemade, a bowl of steaming hot chicken soup cures a cold! The chicken soup cure has been healing...
Fact or Myth: Are Plant-based Omega-3s as Effective as Animal-based Omega-3s?
This is a MYTH.
In the battle of plant-based omega-3s vs. animal-based omega-3s, animal omegas come out the clear victor. If you’re a vegan or...
Fact or Myth: Should I Get A Flu Shot? I’ve Heard It Can Cause...
This is a FACT.
Pharmacy signs that read, “Get your flu shots here!”...stickers that brag, “I got my flu shot today, did you?”...and text messages...
Fact or Myth: Is Mineral Oil Toxic To Use?
This is a FACT.
Mineral oil —a common ingredient in many kinds of lotions— has been linked to at least 23 diseases, including autoimmune disorders...
Fact or Myth: Eating Spicy Foods Causes Ulcers
This is a MYTH.
For decades, medical professionals attributed ulcers to causes such as eating spicy foods, chronic stress, tobacco, alcohol and other less-than-optimal lifestyle...
Fact or Myth: Does Age Affect Your Memory?
This is a MYTH.
Mind over matter is one of the oldest sayings...and now it is backed by science. If you “think old” you may...
Fact or Myth? Can Peppermint Improve Your Mental Performance?
This is a FACT.
Peppermint health benefits have been celebrated by ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, and were first identified by the English in...