Tomatoes in pretty much any form decrease the risk of plaque formation in your blood vessels and have a positive effect on blood pressure. One study treated hypertensive patients with tomato extract…
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But you can get hooked on the feeling of a newly slicked lip, and there are certain ingredients that can exacerbate dryness. Many balms contain fragrances, preservatives, phenol, menthol and camphor. While…
Typically associated with the digestive regularity of octogenarians, prunes (dried plums) are actually a powerful beauty food. They contain more free-radical-neutralizing phenol compounds by weight than almost any other fruit. A handful…
In a small Swedish study, men who were sleep-deprived for just one night had higher blood concentrations of a molecule that is known to accumulate in the blood after the loss of…
Oxytocin, aka “the love hormone,” doesn’t just help us bond with our children and partners. According to new research, it’s also involved in our facial recognition skills. Scientists at Emory University have…
If you have a job, there’s a very good chance that you’re underpaid. According to a survey done by Indeed.com, only 19% of people feel like they are getting what they’re worth.…
Good news for avocado fans! (And really, who isn’t one?) A study published in Nutrition Journal found that including half an avocado in their midday meal made participants feel more satisfied and…
We’re not born specifically hating whole-wheat pasta and loving French fries. Our cravings build over time as we repeatedly eat unhealthy foods, conditioning ourselves to like them. Recent research has shown that…
Popping a piece of sugar-free gum after a meal produces saliva, which helps wash enamel-eroding acid and cavity-promoting sugar off your teeth. Try gum sweetened with xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol that tastes sweet, but…
Want to increase the chances of acing your next acting audition? The answer could be as simple as a mindset shift. According to comedian and actress, Amy Schumer, treating your audition like…