Health & Exercise

Depression: a crippling illness characterized by fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and a depressed state that affects 350 million people worldwide. This overwhelming statistic reminds us that any one of us could develop the condition—but not a single one of us hopes to. So we do what we can to prevent…

Coffee: the magical drink that gives you energy to live your awesome life. You could have been up all night with the baby, or stayed up a little too late watching Netflix—whatever the case is, it’s okay! Because humans have engineered this magic stuff that helps you function and take…

Sugar gets a bad rap—we’re constantly trying to cut back on the chocolate, the ice cream, the cookies, on all things sweet. Because we know too much sugar can lead to lasting harmful effects like high blood pressure and even diabetes. But sugar doesn’t deserve all of our hate; it…

Lately, everyone is investing into the hype of dieting. Menus now feature “superfoods” and a greater number of healthy alternatives, people are arguing with their buddies on Facebook about whether meat or bread is actually good for you, and many are experimenting with the different programs claimed into existence. Much…

If you’ve ever wondered how brain surgery is performed, Neurosurgeon Gregory Foltz from the Swedish Medical Center has the answer. Gregory describes neurosurgery procedures, the daily routine, and the remarkable medical technologies used to perform brain surgery. Sure, brain science can be a little terrifying, but this video gives a…

Whenever I’m having a really bad day, all I want to do is slip on my neon Nike sneakers and dart out the door—to feel the gravel beneath my feet, the wind at my back, and sweat dripping down my brow. I plug my earphones into my iPhone, tap on…

We know we’re supposed to drink 64 ounces of H20 a day (remember, 8×8? drink 8, eight ounce glasses of water a day), but who carries around an 8 ounce glass with them everywhere? Even Nalgene and Camelback toting liquidifiles, there’s just no easy way to know if you’re slamming…

You’ve heard of the Atkins diet, and even the South Beach diet, but have you heard of the OMG Diet? A new weight loss program, with some interesting rules, has people in the medical community thinking WTF? The diet is detailed in the book “Six Weeks To OMG: Get Skinnier…

Is Marriage Good for you Health? Recent authoritative surveys and Research studies show interested data about Marriage and Health. According to the: National Center for Health Statistics: A report based on a survey of 127,545 people (in 1999-2002) conducted by the center, a part of the federal Centers for Disease Control…