When you head to the doctor for an ailment, you might expect to get a sick note for a cold or the flu, but what about your mental health? As it turns out, sick notes for stress are not as uncommon as you might think, at least in the UK. A fit note, as it’s …
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The latest fad in smoking is e-cigarettes, better known as “vaping” to those who indulge in the behavior. Electronic cigarettes provide smokers with the nicotine they look for in a convenient, liquid form, and the chemicals come in a wide variety of flavors. But how is the popularity of these devices changing traditional smoking? National …
The health hack sweeping the wellness industry is highly debated conversation. If you’re not allergic or sensitive to gluten, should you bother removing it from your diet? Recent research from the Columbia University Medical Center suggested that a low-gluten diet could actually have a negative impact on your heart health, particularly due to eliminating heart-healthy …
Do you live in one of the fittest places in the world? This is what researchers recently attempted to uncover by analyzing data from thousands of people. To draw their conclusions, scientists looked at anonymous data from more than 700,000 individuals. These people were asked to use Argus, an activity monitoring app. “There have been …
There’s something about our sense of smell that makes food particularly delicious to us. How do you feel after you catch a whiff of French fries? If you couldn’t smell them, would you crave them as much? More importantly, how would your body react? This is exactly what a group of researchers from the University …
You might not be big into the tabloids, so in case you missed it, actress Demi Moore recently revealed that her two front teeth are fake. A photo of her without a tooth caused a stir, and it became a topic of discussion on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” When asked about her fake …
Sleeping in on weekends might be something you look forward to, but what if you found out it was causing “jet lag?” As it turns out, you may not need to travel in order to feel similar side effects. A new study looked at a concept called social jet lag, which may hit you if …
People are always interested in trying new diets in hope of improving their overall health, but some stick around longer than others. The gluten-free diet is one that celiac disease patients have to adhere to in order to maintain their overall well-being, but what about everyone else? Should we consider going without gluten? New research …
How much caffeine is too much? Depending on how much (or how little) sleep you get every night, you might feel like you need an ample amount of caffeine to function. However, a new study suggests that you might want to steer clear of energy drinks to get your fix. To determine exactly how energy …