New research is showing how obesity may have contagious elements. In a research study, lean animals were shown to grow obese once the bowel bugs from obese animals transferred to their bowels. These are new and surprising findings and it is not clear exactly what we can learn from them at present beyond the obvious.

Flavonols are natural antidotes to hypertension and are commonly found in cocoa beans. Most commercial chocolate has the flavonols processed out of it and so in order to accrue the benefits, using untreated cocoa is necessary. Drinking a homemade cup of hot cocoa can lower blood pressure, although it is not as sweet as the store-bought version!

Flavonols are natural antidotes to hypertension and are commonly found in cocoa beans. Most commercial chocolate has the flavonols processed out of it and so in order to accrue the benefits, using untreated cocoa is necessary. Drinking a homemade cup of hot cocoa can lower blood pressure, although it is not as sweet as the store-bought version!

We all experience stress and anxiety to certain degrees. This is dependent on our brain chemistry and our ability to administer dopamine. It all happens in the amygdala and in this episode, we cover some of the ways to help calm anxiety such as through physical exertion.

We all experience stress and anxiety to certain degrees. This is dependent on our brain chemistry and our ability to administer dopamine. It all happens in the amygdala and in this episode, we cover some of the ways to help calm anxiety such as through physical exertion.

Music is a universal animal behavior, something that is found in cultures all over the world. There are four categories of songs that have been identified as common to all people; lullabies, dance songs, love songs and healing songs. We can trace the roots of our music to the animal kingdom, where the way sounds are made relate to meaning.

Music is a universal animal behavior, something that is found in cultures all over the world. There are four categories of songs that have been identified as common to all people; lullabies, dance songs, love songs and healing songs. We can trace the roots of our music to the animal kingdom, where the way sounds are made relate to meaning.

Having a beer to unwind at the end of the day does not present any immediate health dangers. However, moderation and responsibility are key to maintaining this balance. Today in the US, alcoholic consumption is higher than it has ever been, and the country has now overtaken France in terms of per capita wine intake.

Having a beer to unwind at the end of the day does not present any immediate health dangers. However, moderation and responsibility are key to maintaining this balance. Today in the US, alcoholic consumption is higher than it has ever been, and the country has now overtaken France in terms of per capita wine intake.

The dangers of cigarette smoking are well known, yet there are still new smokers in the world every year. Vaping offers a healthier alternative but not one that is free of danger completely. Vaping may be a good way to cut down on nicotine intake but is not an end unto itself.