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Problems like increased populations and climate change mean that there is a potential water supply shortage. However, water companies are working to ensure a constant supply for all. Some are building new infrastructures, like new pipeline from the Thirlmere Reservoir into West Cumbria. Water companies are also working together on new infrastructure plans to enable […]

A new study has found that living a healthy lifestyle can lead to more disease-free years later in life. People as a whole are living longer, but the later years are often filled with diseases like cancer or diabetes. This new study isolated five different lifestyle factors like exercising and smoking, and scored people based […]

Exercise, nutrients and stress can greatly impact how our bodies operate. Genes can be impacted by the choices and lifestyle behaviors we engage in. Stress, for example, contributes to most chronic diseases that people acquire over time. Stress can reduce genes that prevent disease and activate genes that allow diseases to flow in our bodies. […]

There are many great alternatives we can use to stay hydrated that don’t involve drinking water. First, we can start eating oatmeal for breakfast with milk as the oatmeal can soak up to ten times its weight in liquids. We also can sip on smoothies or broths during the day for lunch as they’re great […]

Researchers from Stanford have found that having a positive attitude about learning might actually help you learn better. Scientists did fMRI studies of children, and found that not only did children who said they liked learning math do better at math, but that they had more brain activity in the hippocampus as well. It seems […]

Heart attacks are more common than many people think. People are having heart attacks all over the US at all parts of the day. It is estimated that many Americans will have a heart attack this year and some of those people will die. There are things you can do to increase cardiovascular health and […]

The power of positive thinking can change health and well being. Reducing negative self talk and making real lasting changes can increase overall health by reducing stress and depression. Constant negativity and ruminating over something negative can really take its toll. Psychological health can effect your overall immune system as well. Cancer survivors also stress […]

It is very important for us to come up with plans to live a healthier lifestyle. For example, it’s essential for us to improve our diet and start adding vegetables and fruits. We also need to start implementing exercise such a walking, running or dance. Stress directly affects both our mental and physical health, so […]

There are many things that we can do as humans to improve our health. First, we must start adding fruits and vegetables to our diet. These have antioxidants and vitamins in them that help us fight diseases and boost our immune system. Drinking water is a great way to improve brain function and control your […]

A common misconception that many people have when they think about healthy eating is that it will cost a lot of money. That is false and there are many ways you can eat healthier without spending too much. First, you can actually save money by drinking water instead of things like soda and juice. Many […]