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, which quite simply means the...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or, in its milder form, the winter blues, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. Understanding its root cause can help us maintain good health during the fall and winter months. There are a few natural strategies...

The science and data that originally supported public water fluoridation, which is defined as the adding of mineral fluoride to the municipal water supply to prevent dental tooth decay, have evolved over the last 50 years. Data now suggests fluoride is more beneficial and less risky when used as a...

It is often said that history can benefit the future when it comes to problem solving and this could not be truer when comparing the indoor air quality in modern homes to that of homes in the past.  Ancient civilizations constructed their homes and dwellings not only as shelter but as spaces that...

For over 200,000 years, our species has evolved to dynamically use our bodies in all its functional capacity throughout the day—walking, running, squatting, sitting, lying down, etc. Unfortunately, modern life has forced most of us to sit for long extended periods of time. Even more troubling,...

Renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson best explained our innate human attraction to Nature with his “biophilia” hypothesis, which is the belief that humans are genetically predisposed to want and need Nature. It’s in our DNA to connect with the elements of Nature, and when we do so, we are happier...

Dental amalgam is a durable metal alloy that fills and supports a dental cavity. It is often referred to as “amalgam,” “metal fillings,” or as a “silver filling” because of its silver color; however, it’s not entirely accurate to call it “silver,” as dental amalgam is comprised of liquid mercury...

There are numerous ways to pursue healthy living: exercise, consistent daily activity, drinking purified water, eating a whole-food diet, reducing sugar, getting the right amount of sun exposure, and proper sleep, to name a few. Though we may incorporate many of these preventive strategies into...