We're at a period in time when science and technology are progressing faster than ever, and the research into aging and ways to slow it down are no exception. We finally figuring

When it comes to strong bones, milk has been championed for years. Children are encouraged to use it in their breakfast, hot drinks, and even just to dri

There are many modern ills when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. It would seem intuitive to say that we have more luxuries and better options today than in the p

For some, spicy food can not only be handled, but enjoyed. For others, however, near-death experiences ensue. It's going to be very difficult encouraging someone belon

Not many people are going to complain about having more sex, so if science is going to point out more health benefits of doing so, I'd expect an

We've all heard of superfoods before. They're the foods that offer incredible health benefits with none of the bad stuff. They're the likes of spinach, salmon, broccoli

The search for anti-aging treatments is gaining speed, and when it comes to the brain, scientists are making great strides. One notable discovery is the essen

The mass of neurons in between your ears controls everything you do and think. Damage or degradation can lead to problems all throughout the body, but the most horrible

The brain is unmatchable in terms of it's amazing potential for connections and ability to learn and adapt. It has allowed us to comprehend the universe and everything it encomp

Certain diets produce varying changes within the body and the mind. The bacteria in the gut is intimately linked to the rest of our body, including the br

It was previously thought that coffee had a large effect on our heart. To an extent this is still true, stories abound of people drinking upwards of 5 cups a day and having heart p

When it comes to health and wellbeing, what you eat plays the biggest role of all. The particular diet you maintain affects your weight and energy levels, y

For many years the prevailing thought about the brain was that it was relatively static. You had a large number of neurons populating your b

The cliché fruit of fruits is about as healthy as foods come. It's been long associated with the ability to keep the doctor away by keeping your body in prime condition. Of cour

Grapes are in almost every supermarket, yet they're far from being the most popular fruit around. The grape was the fruit of choice for the ancient romans

Turmeric is a popular ingredient in many delicious Indian recipes, not only for its taste, but also for the incredible color that has it standing out above everything else. Th

Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, or BDNF, is a protein in the brain that promotes the growth and health of neurons. It's essential to proper cognition and learning,

The reason we workout is almost always body-related. We want to slim down, to get abs, to bench more, to run further. All in all, we want to look better and

Provided we eat natural fruits and vegetables we'd expect our health to remain in relatively good shape, but like most things, there are certain fruits

While intermittent fasting has become somewhat of a fad, not much in the way of science has come to it's aid. In general it's said to be better for your heal

The body is ridiculously complex, hormones and neurotransmitters continually run throughout us and give rise to feelings and emotions in many dif

Cancer claims many lives every year, but perhaps what everyone fears the most is that there is still comparably little we can do to stop it. While m

Being a parent is supposedly a rather stressful experience. Without even focused on the physical burden of giving birth, there's the late nights fille

Exercise is a powerful activity. It helps us form the body shape we desire, it builds our strength and endurance, and it leaves us feeling spent -- but in a good way. It a

The discovery of DNA is still relatively recent, and while there's been a lot of money and time spent trying to get to the bottom of it's mysteries, it's