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Month: September 2017

Pot-Infused Cuisine Will Be The Next Big Trend, Food Expert Predicts

Pot-Infused Cuisine Will Be The Next Big Trend, Food Expert Predicts

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Dalhousie’s Sylvain Charlebois urges policy to minimize risk, survey indicates interest in pot-infused dishes A professor of food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Halifax predicts marijuana will be a growing trend in the food industry, and says policy needs to be implemented to minimize risk. Bill C-45 does not include the legalization of edible cannabis products, and Ottawa has said it would deal with those products at a later date. Sylvain Charlebois conducted research alongside Simon Somogyi, a…

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Fun Fact Friday

Fun Fact Friday

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The phrase, “Happy wife, happy life,” is scientifically proven; husbands who have happy wives are more satisfied with their lives. Applying vodka on your face cleanses the skin, tightens pores and can prevent acne breakouts.   You can have four to seven dreams in one night. Boredom is the single largest contributor to the use of drugs and alcohol among teens.   ~ Happy Friday!~ source @Fact twitter.com/Fact

Physical Activity Helps People Worldwide

Physical Activity Helps People Worldwide

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Boosting physical activity a simple, low-cost global strategy to reduce deaths globally Each step we take reduces the overall risk of premature death, a global study reaffirms. Researchers estimate about one in 12 deaths worldwide would be prevented if everyone exercised at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. In Thursday’s issue of The Lancet, researchers in 17 countries reported their findings after asking more than 130,000 participants aged 35 to 70 to fill in questionnaires. They were…

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This Social Media Behaviour Triples Depression Risk

This Social Media Behaviour Triples Depression Risk

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Depression and anxiety risk much higher in some people using social media. Using over seven different social media platforms is linked to a tripling in depression risk, psychological research finds. The study asked about the 11 most popular social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, Tumblr, Pinterest, Vine and LinkedIn. Those who used between 7 and 11 of these, had 3.1 times the depression risk. They also had 3.3 times the risk of having high levels…

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How to Stay Hydrated When You Don’t Like Water

How to Stay Hydrated When You Don’t Like Water

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If a tall, cold glass of water is not really your thing, hitting your daily water needs can seem out of reach. Here are some healthy ways to stay hydrated, even if you don’t like plain old water. Whenever I write about staying hydrated, I hear from folks who just don’t like water. And honestly, plain water is not my favorite thing either. If I’m very thirsty, I crave a glass of water, but it’s hard to get jazzed about…

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9 Secrets Of The World’s Longest Living People

9 Secrets Of The World’s Longest Living People

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What is the secret to longevity, and why do some people attain it while others don’t? Is it sheer luck, or are there some key factors at play here? Are we all born with the same potential to live a long and healthy life or is that determined solely by genetics? Interestingly, it seems as though people living in specific regions of the world tend to live longer than those living elsewhere. So, what is it about these specific regions…

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How to Stop Projecting

How to Stop Projecting

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These tips can help you stop projecting your less-flattering traits onto other people. Expert Source: Psychotherapist and clinical psychologist Joseph Burgo, PhD, author of Why Do I Do That? Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways They Shape Our Lives. Cranky existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once wrote, “Hell is other people,” and we’ve all felt this way from time to time. Especially when the snide comments of a coworker, a friend’s constant complaining, or our sister’s endless bossiness annoy us…

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Poor Sleep Associated With Higher Risk Of Chronic Pain

Poor Sleep Associated With Higher Risk Of Chronic Pain

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(Reuters Health) – People who sleep poorly may be more likely to develop a chronic pain condition and have worse physical health, a study from the UK suggests. A general decline in both the quantity and quality of hours slept led to a two- to three-fold increase in pain problems over time, researchers found. “Sleep and pain problems are two of the biggest health problems in today’s society,” said lead study author Esther Afolalu of the University of Warwick in…

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Fun Fact Friday

Fun Fact Friday

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Women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia than men. This is mostly due to the hormonal changes that women often experience. 40% of people who are rejected in a romantic relationship slip into clinical depression. Dogs can see sadness in humans and often attempt to make their owners happy by initiating cuddling. Having sex only 3 times a week, has proven to make you look 5-7 years younger. ~ Happy Friday!~ source @Fact twitter.com/Fact

Rage Disorder Linked To Common Parasite Carried By 30% of People

Rage Disorder Linked To Common Parasite Carried By 30% of People

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Around 30% of people are thought to carry the parasite often caught from a common domestic pet. People with impulsive anger problems could have a parasite in their brain, a new study suggests. Those who continually display behaviours like road-rage could be infected with a common parasite rather than having a psychological disorder. Around 30% of people are thought to carry the toxoplasma gondii parasite — it is often present in, and caught from, cat faeces. Professor Emil Coccaro, who…

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