Deep down, we all know pain and love are profoundly coupled.  Well, according to some Stanford researchers, it turns out pain and love overlap in the brain. And although love can hurt, it turns out love just might actually be a “pain reliever” as well.

In the brain, early stages of passionate love are similar to what drug addicts feel towards their drug of choice.  In short, just thinking about the one you love kick starts activity in several regions on the brain – notably the “reward center.”

Because research has established that activation of this “reward center” reduces pain – researchers predicted people in the early stages of passionate love might experience pain reduction when the reward center was triggered by a picture of the person they were “hot” for at that time.

The study itself is sort of involved, but very cool…so bear with me for a moment and everything will become clear… [...] Continue Reading Passion Creates Pain Relief

A female friend forwarded this to me…and although it was written for a female audience, the information was too accurate – for all genders – for me not to share.

In this month’s Glamour magazine (a good lesson to not judge a book by its cover!), Dr. Julie Holland suggests we take a page out of the book from our caveman and cavewomen ancestors in order to be our healthiest and happiest selves.  She suggests that we have ‘primal needs’ that get ignored in favor of prescription medicines, social media, and unnatural ingredients in foods. [...] Continue Reading Live Like Cavemen For Optimal Health

Anyone who has tried to lose weight has heard this before: instead of eating three big meals at specific times, eat 5-6 smaller meals, or ‘graze’ throughout the day.

The reasoning behind this is twofold:

1. So that your metabolism will continue burn high all day.  The argument being since your body is getting calories throughout the day, it will not go into starvation mode and store excess calories as fat.
2. So, that you don’t feel hungry and end up over-eating.

I can’t tell you how many diet experts swear by this, I have literally read this a thousand times and accepted it as gospel.

Sounds good…in theory…

However,  a new study recently published in the journal, Obesity, came up with some very different results. [...] Continue Reading Why “Grazing” May Not Trim Your Waistline…

As health decreases and obesity increases, more people will look to drastic, alternative surgeries to drop pounds fast.

One surgical procedure that has made its introduction in America only this year is pretty drastic, to say the least!  I really want to know what you think of this procedure, so please leave your comments below!

Please answer this question for me:

Would you consider sewing a mesh screen to your tongue to stop you from eating? [...] Continue Reading The New Weight Loss Miracle…Tongue Mutilation.

Men apologize less because they do fewer things wrong…according to a new study, anyway!

Karina Schumann and Michael Ross from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, were determined to find out if women do, in fact, apologize more than men, and if so, why?

To answer their questions, they created two studies. [...] Continue Reading Why Men Apologize Less Than Women

Turns out, Beyonce was on to something when she declared ‘if you like it, then you should’ve put a ring on it,’ in one of her most popular songs, “Single Ladies.”

It’s true – in places where there are less women than men, men are rushing to do just that: where there are less single ladies, men are more likely to ‘put a ring on it’ when women are younger. [...] Continue Reading Looking To Marry? Find A Location With Less Of The Opposite Sex

As part of my commitment to staying current on the research, I have found two really interesting myths that might be sabotaging any efforts you are making to get lean.

Discover why a drink is more than just a drink, and learn all about the negative calorie illusion. [...] Continue Reading Two Myths That Are Adding to Your Waistline…

This month’s journal of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences features breaking news about sleep!

Interested, aren’t you?  Us, too.  Anything to help get a better night’s sleep!

There is a bit of technical information here, so give us a chance to explain – and let us know if you have any unanswered questions – we always do! [...] Continue Reading Secrets of Sleep Revealed

How to Protect Yourself Online From Cameron Diaz

Recall a couple weeks ago, when we told you how most Americans spent their time online?

Well, in case your “other” time consists of googling your favorite celebrities, make sure you read this entire article.

It’s almost a Public Service Announcement really.

Thanks For The Heads Up, McAfee [...] Continue Reading Why Googling Your Favorite Celebrity Could Be Dangerous

If you have yet to check out any of the TED Talks we have featured, start with this one!

You may know Mike Rowe from many things – Dirty Jobs, the show on the Discovery Channel, Ford commercials, and as the voice of many things, including many of the last Shark Week shows.

What you may not already know is the respect and reverence with which he treats all those he comes in contact with because of his show, and the adoration he has for each job he has done.

If you are cursing your cubicle walls (and swearing that they are closing in on you) than take a look at this and you will appreciate where you are – all while listening to an amazing adventure by Mike. Enjoy! [...] Continue Reading Mike Rowe Celebrates Dirty Jobs