If you want a longer, healthier life, you should exercise. But if you say you can’t find the time, that’s simply not true. To extend your life, all you need is just two minutes of exercise per day. Scientists spent years tracking people on Fitbit – and the study found that people who got 15…
Many of us start the day with coffee or take a coffee break during the day, but coffee isn’t for everyone. Plenty of people like to drink tea instead. But what time you drink tea is important – and no, I’m not talking about traditional English teatime or even late at night if you’re worried…
We’ve been hearing that this tick season is going to be a bad one in Connecticut. But that’s actually our own fault. If anything, it’s people season for the ticks! Because the weather is nice and we’re spending more time outside, venturing further into woodland and beach areas, we’re really encroaching on their territory. But…
Spring is here and your gardening season is about to begin. Aside from creating a sustainable addition to your meals, gardening is good for both your mental and physical health. But why is that? Researchers have been looking into it – and they’ve found there’s something about green environments which help with regular exercise. They…
If you’re a night owl, you probably think you could never be an early bird. Well, there are a few tricks that can turn you into a morning person: First – do it in stages, not at once. Go to bed a 15 minutes earlier each night to reset your internal clock little by little.…
Walking gets you where you need to go. But it’s also a great form of exercise. It’s joint-friendly, and it’s a low-intensity way to burn fat and maintain weight. But there are some steps to take before you head out the door for your walk, so you can help prevent injuries. First – make sure…
If someone ever gives you a hard time for taking a nap, just tell them you’re making your brain bigger! A new study found that our brains shrink as we age – and taking short naps can help prevent that. But the trick is not to nap for too long – just 15 minutes. The…
The afternoon rolls around, and you don’t have time for that coffee break pick me up. So instead, head to the office kitchen, and put your head in the freezer! Seriously! It’s a tip from a neuroscientist at the University of California who claims that avoiding caffeine later in the day can keep you up…
If you have a sore throat, relief may be in your refrigerator – pickle juice. An infectious disease specialist says it helps because of the high salt content – up to 5%. And the reason it helps is because it has a higher salt concentration than our bodies, so it helps draw water out of…
Some days you have iced coffee, others hot – but for your health, is one better than the other? It turns out, it all depends upon what you’re hoping to achieve. Hot coffee has higher antioxidant levels, which helps lower risks of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And the smell of freshly brewed hot coffee…