Product Reviews Dockatot (Healthy Magazine Favorite) The DockATot is built to provide a snug and soothing environment for babies, where they can rest, play and lounge. It facilitates tummy time, helps facilitate strength and motor skills, and eases babies into their next sleeping space, like a crib. Many parents say […]
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Written by Linsy Hunsaker We all like the idea of brain-training games; we want to play an app on our phone that makes us smarter. But the truth isn’t as glamorous as the commercials lead us to believe. A recent study in the Journal of Neuroscience found that brain-training games […]
Pre-workout foods that will dampen your intensity and affect your results By Greg Marshall, The GYM at City Creek 1. Fast Food Fast foods are not a good pre-workout meal because they have a lot of empty calories and fat content. These meals also have a lot of sugar-based carbohydrates, […]
Negative Nancy to Positive Polly (Mindset) Running long distance is more than just having a physically-able body. In fact, without having a strong, positive mindset during and before the run, it can be the most strenuous, difficult task you ever set out to achieve. Oftentimes, it can be the people […]
Would the government let people eat in your home if you were a restaurant? By Angela Silva You feel a sense of pride after finishing a home-cooked meal that leaves your family finger-licking and asking for more. You enjoy teaching your kids how to bake and cook, and sometimes letting […]
Wait… seriously? We wanted to lay down some knowledge about some things people should know, but somehow get wrong most of the time. Yes, seriously. Women Don’t Really Talk More Than Men Averages: Women: 16,215 words a day Men: 15,669 words a day Sidenote: The range of words used per […]
The truths and myths behind all the coconut water buzz Lately it seems that everyone is nuts for coconuts—coconut water that is. From celebrity endorsements to the “mother nature’s sports drink” nickname, coconut water is falling off the shelves around the nation. So what’s all the hype about? Coconut water […]
“America’s Doctor” Ignores Sound Science Center for Accountability in Science Highlights Oz’s Worst Segments He’s a popular, likable health figure, but Dr. Mehmet Oz, like many public figures with the ability to sway public perceptions about health habits have come under scrutiny for their recommendation. Dr. Oz aired an episode […]
And other microwave questions By Angela Silva Rumors have circulated for years regarding the safety of using microwaves. But are they actually causing harm to our food and our bodies? Take a big sigh of relief over that microwave popcorn you just ate, because microwaves are perfectly safe and actually […]
The psychology of a restaurant menu You may not have put much thought into it before, but there is actually some strategy and tact behind that list of food items you study at a restaurant. Enough has been uncovered about the human mind and its tendencies to apply a little […]