Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Tamara Bhandari, Washington University in St. Louis
A new study shows that long-time use of heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of death.
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- Written by: Gregory Plotnikoff MD & Mark Weisberg PhD
Stress is both a cause of trouble and the result of trouble. As the first step in empowering you to change your bodily reactions to stress, we ask you to observe and notice what kinds of stressors exist for you. You can't change it if you don't see it or feel it or know about it.
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- Written by: Robert Sanders, University of California, Berkeley
Our sense of smell is key to the enjoyment of food, so it may be no surprise that obese mice in a recent study who lost their sense of smell also lost weight.
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- Written by: Paul Cross, Bangor University and Dan Rigby, University of Manchester
A recent study reveals alarming trends in food safety practices among chefs and the public, highlighting unsafe behaviors that could lead to food-borne illnesses. Despite strict regulations, many chefs in award-winning establishments admit to risky practices, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current food hygiene initiatives.
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- Written by: Agata Vitale, Bath Spa University
Creative arts have emerged as a powerful tool in trauma recovery, providing an alternative to traditional medication and psychotherapy. By enabling individuals to express their experiences non-verbally, creative processes help assimilate traumatic memories and foster healing. This approach not only aids personal recovery but also facilitates community healing and cultural dialogue among affected groups.
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- Written by: Robin Tricoles, University of Arizona
Your body has a maximum operating temperature, according to a physician who knows an overheated person when she sees one.
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- Written by: Stacy Malkan, US Right To Know
Some industry messaging efforts are so heavy-handed they end up highlighting their own PR tactics more than the message they are trying to convey.
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- Written by: Kara Gavin, University of Michigan
One in three people has a potentially nasty parasite hiding in the body—tucked away in tiny cysts that the immune system can’t eliminate and antibiotics can’t touch.
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- Written by: Alexis Blue, University of Arizona
The link between exercise and the brain may be a product of our evolutionary history and past as hunter-gatherers, researchers say.
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- Written by: Andrew Brown, UNSW
Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite.
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- Written by: Greg Richter, University of Pennsylvania
Eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think.
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- Written by: AJ Earley
Fasting has been used for centuries as both a remedy and a booster in all areas of health: physical, mental, and emotional. In the 21st century, fasting is often looked down upon. It is left out of anti-obesity initiatives because doctors don’t view it as a safe remedy for weight loss...
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- Written by: Nicole Lee, Curtin University and Rob Hester, University of Melbourne
Research reported last week found “even moderate drinking” could “damage the brain”.
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- Written by: Keri Szejda, Arizona State University Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University
The environmental advocacy group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) on June 15 released a study about dietary lead exposure, with a focus on food intended for babies and young children.
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- Written by: Sharron Murray, MS, RN
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that certain conditions are necessary for disease and disharmony to occur. Good health is dependent upon the smooth flow of chi, the balance of yin and yang, the influences of the five phases, and the balance between our organ network systems and our external environment.
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- Written by: Milenko Martinovich, Stanford University
Describing vegetables with words normally used for indulgent foods can get people to eat more of them, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Ash Stevens
Women juggle a life of menstruation, pregnancy, birth, menopause, housekeeping, work, raising, children, and on, and on, and on. That’s why we need all the help we can get. Today, I’m going to share some of the many herbal friends that a woman can make pals with.
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- Written by: Sahvanna Arienta
As we grow and mature, our experiences as we relate to others take their effects on us, both positive and negative. We also begin to absorb the energies of these interactions. These energies can be light, dark, or anywhere in between and can have a powerful impact.
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- Written by: Robin Lally, Rutgers University
Water temperature doesn’t make any difference when it comes to removing harmful bacteria from your hands, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Greg Richter, University of Pennsylvania
Eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think.
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- Written by: Doug Bennett, University of Florida
A new study shows that aspirin, used for decades to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems, may provide little or no benefit for certain patients who have plaque buildup in their arteries.
