Need proof that you’re not the only one looking for love online? An estimated 1 in 6 new married couples met on dating sites, and all told, online dating is a $1.9 billion industry. With so many people convening on the web, there are bound to be a few princes in the mix. “The truth is, we now live our lives online and off,” says Laurie Davis, author of the new book, Love @ First Click: The Ultimate Guide to Online Dating....
MORE: The Pros and Cons to CrossFit That No One Talks About A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition endorses this notion, finding that so-called high-glycemic foods influence the brain in a way that might drive some to overeat. Although both test groups in the study were consuming the same amount of calories, some participants were eating sweeter, high-glycemic-index foods and experienced symptoms of food addiction and hunger cravings due to blood-sugar-level crashes a few hours after eating....
At least that’s what a new study published in Psychological Science could lead you to believe. Researchers surveyed 50 heterosexual couples twice (once when the woman was fertile and once when she wasn’t) and found that women were more likely to initiate sex during the infertile stage if they felt that they were more invested in the relationship than their partner was. Meaning? It was such a mystery that women would initiate sex (for any reason other than to procreate) that researchers conducted a study on the topic....
The research: Up to 22% of Americans—mostly women and the elderly—have to grapple with urgency urinary incontinence (UUI), according to the study authors. Among a group of 60 women who suffer from the disease, urine samples taken from the women’s bladder revealed the presence of 10 distinct species of bacteria that did not turn up in the urine samples of healthy women. What it means: It’s possible that these bacteria cause or contribute to the development of UUI, says study coauthor Alan J....
Sure, most of us have a pretty good sense of what love feels like. But is love just one big emotion, or can we be in love in different ways? After all, there’s a big difference between that sweaty-palmed, racing-heart sensation, and that comfy, “he makes me feel safe,” sentiment. Despite love’s nuances, and its vital impact on everything from decisions to health outcomes, scientific research still lumps love into one big category....
The pill, called fexaramine, led to fat loss and weight loss, improved blood sugar and cholesterol, and lowered inflammation in mice. The rodents’ body temperature rose, indicating a higher metabolism, and some of their white fat deposits turned into healthier, energy-burning brown fat cells. “The mice lost more than 10% of their body weight in 5 weeks,” says lead researcher Ronald Evans, PhD, director of the Gene Expression Laboratory at the Salk Institute....
MORE: The 8 Cruelest Foods You Eat One important thing to point out, though, is that you won’t be able to find all your meat “grass-fed.” Only certain animals can survive solely on grass and plants, and can thus be given this label. These include cows, bison, lambs, and goats that freely feed on pastures most of the year and hay in the winter. Other animals, including pigs and chickens, need other foods to thrive....
But at least a third of all cancer cases are actually preventable, according to the World Health Organization. And with an estimated 1,658,370 new cases expected to be diagnosed this year (not including basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers, since they’re not required to be reported to cancer registries), that means more than 500,000 of them could be avoided. And not by a stroke of good luck, but by taking concrete preventive steps to protect yourself....
So you completely botched a job interview or stumbled your way through a toast at your friend’s wedding. This may sound harsh, but you should really just get over it—your health may be at stake. Dwelling on a stressful event might increase inflammation levels in the body, according to new research out of Ohio University. The study is the first to directly measure the physiological link between inflammation and rumination on negative incidents....
A common digestive problem is diarrhea, which can be caused by bacteria, excessive intake of oily and greasy foods, stress, inadequate friendly bacteria in the intestines, poor diet, excess alcohol, and many different types of pharmaceutical drugs. Diarrhea is uncomfortable, inconvenient, and often quite embarrassing. More from Fox: The New Way To Relieve Stress In The Boardroom Many Americans experience diarrhea due to the drugs they take. According to the National Institutes of Health, drugs that typically cause diarrhea include antibiotics, all laxatives, magnesium-based antacids, chemotherapy drugs, heartburn and stomach ulcer drugs (Tagamet, Zantac, Axid), and the common pain-reliving agents ibuprofen and naproxen....
Fortunately, many herbs and some foods can ease gassiness. Most bitter foods (such as chard and kale) stimulate the production of enzymes that allow your body to digest food more fully and efficiently, so there’s less for gas-producing bacteria to consume. Bitter herbs like dandelion and chamomile also promote healthy digestion, especially when combined with carminatives—herbs that reduce intestinal cramping and bloating. That’s almost all the aromatic spices and culinary herbs, including ginger, anise, fennel, peppermint, and thyme....
What causes fibromyalgia? “Nobody knows,” says Brian Walitt, MD, associate professor of medicine at Georgetown University. One theory is that the 2 to 4% of people who get fibromyalgia develop a sensitivity to painful stimuli, possibly due to something awry in the central nervous system. Diagnosis and finding treatments to manage symptoms can take months. Here’s what you need to know about new, natural, and tried and true fibromyalgia treatments....
Previous research has shown that a trip down memory lane can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of loneliness—but a new study found it may even help you withstand physical discomfort, too. Researchers exposed volunteers to uncomfortably cold temperatures, then asked them to engage in a little nostalgia—by listening to love songs, say, or reminiscing about past events. When they did, they were better able to withstand the cold climes. In other words, conjuring up a past event in your mind might make it easier to handle other uncomfortable situations, like an unpleasant work task or nagging headache....
Ashley’s answer: No way! Not going to do this. It’s impossible to pick just one as the “best.” For optimal health, we need all veggies in our lives—or at least one of each color of the rainbow. There is no room for perfection (i.e. “best”) when it comes to nutrition. Those who pick one vegetable or one fruit or one nut either have a vested interest in that food’s success, or they don’t have a full understanding of our body’s physiology....
Passing On Peanut Butter? 12 Yummy Alternatives [Greatist] Who doesn’t love a good PB & J? But if you’re getting a bit bored with the same old spread, check out a dozen alternative nut and seed butters, from coconut to pecan, that’ll add some pizazz to your morning toast. If the list seriously whets your appetite, brief yourself on How To Prevent Snacking Too Much…before you demolish the entire jar....
It’s not surprising that supermarkets are in business to make a profit. Major chains—of which there are roughly a dozen—often engage in pitched battles for your business, especially as more shoppers order their food and staples online. “Overall, the grocery business has razor-thin margins, between 2 and 4% typically,” says Randy Burt, a partner at the A.T. Kearney global management consulting firm who has 18 years of experience in food retailing and consumer products....
After testing the blood of 786 women in Washington state, researchers found that women with the highest levels of mirex were 50% more likely to have the condition, while women with even a moderate level of beta-h exposure were 70% more likely to have endometriosis, compared to women with the lowest levels. What’s the connection? The pesticides’ estrogen-like qualities are thought to be responsible for the dramatic link between exposure and endometriosis, a painful, estrogen-driven condition where the lining of the uterus starts growing in other parts of the body....
