There is an old saying about gratitude: “If you never learn the language of gratitude, you’ll never be on speaking terms with happiness.” These may be words of wisdom, but science actually validates this very notion. Research supports the neuroscience of gratitude,...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or, in its milder form, the winter blues, is a type of depression related to the change in seasons. When and Why Does Seasonal Affective Disorder Occur SAD is most common in the fall and winter...
Consumers are faced with numerous options when it comes to purchasing cow’s milk, even when non-dairy products are removed from the equation. As you look at row after row of dairy at the store, you may find yourself wondering: How did we end up with so many varieties...
Cold water immersion has steadily gained popularity in recent years, but is far from a trend. People have been using cold water for its therapeutic effects for thousands of years. In fact, interest in it for medicinal purposes dates back to the fourth century BCE,...
When was the last time you actually felt the Earth beneath your feet or walked barefoot on the grass or squelched mud between your toes? For too many of us, the idea of being outdoors without shoes is a foreign one but this wasn’t always the case. The practice...
The rising and setting of the Sun plays a significant role in influencing our body’s natural circadian rhythm, the internal clock that tells us when to sleep and when to wake in a 24-hour period. Humans are dependent on the Sun as the main source of light that cues...
