How many calories does housework burn? In some cases, as many as jogging!
How many calories does housework burn? More than you might think, research has shown.
Category Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
New study links doing housework to better memory and fewer falls among older adults
Doing housework is associated with improved memory, better attention span, and fewer falls in older adults.
Mindful self compassion linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease in women, new study finds
A new study has found that women who practice mindful self compassion have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Meditation for pain relief helped 89% of the participants in this new study
A new study has found that mindfulness meditation for pain relief is a viable treatment, with 89% of participants reporting less pain after an 8-week program.
New study finds that yoga for anxiety is an effective treatment
A new study shows that practicing yoga for anxiety lessens chronic worry and nervousness.
64% abandon their New Years resolutions within a month, study finds
A new study has found that about two-thirds of people abandon their New Year's resolutions within a month.
These 8 fall prevention interventions will keep your older relatives safe and sound this holiday season
If you'll be visiting some older relatives for the holidays, make a point of applying these fall prevention interventions to keep their homes safe and sound.
The Top 6 Benefits of Kirtan Kriya Meditation
Kirtan Kriya is an ancient meditation practice. This helpful guide shows you its most important benefits.
New study links some forms of spiritual training to narcissism and “spiritual superiority”
A new study finds that popular forms of spiritual training, such as mindfulness, correlate with narcissism and “spiritual superiority.”
Italian pharma company Leadiant fined for increasing drug price by 30,000% in 10 years
The Italian drug manufacturer Leadiant has been fined €19.6 million by Dutch authorities for excessively increasing the price of an important drug.
This new study shows why paper towels are 10x cleaner than a hand dryer
A new study finds that paper towels do a better job of cleaning your hands than a typical high-speed, air-based hand dryer does.
Helping others also helps yourself: these new studies explain why
Helping others also improves your own physical and mental health. We explain why that is, and show you how easy it is to get started!
Are optimists happier? New study finds too much optimism actually decreases happiness
A new study finds that in the long term, extreme optimists have a lower sense of well-being than "cautiously optimistic" realists.
Pink-colored drinks can help you run faster and further, this new study shows
A small new study has found that pink-colored drinks can help to make you run faster and further, compared to clear drinks. The researchers found that a pink drink can increase exercise performance by 4.4%. The pink drinks also create…
This new study about coffee shows that genes regulate your coffee consumption
A new study on coffee and DNA finds that our genes regulate the amount of coffee we drink, and protect us from consuming too much.
Yale University’s “science of well being” course works exactly as planned: it actually does boost well being
A new study finds that this popular Yale science of well being course can and does enhance people's sense of well being, for free.
This amazing teddy bear charity filled a soccer stadium with 15,000 bears to raise money
A Dutch teddy bear charity that focuses on childhood cancer research filled a soccer stadium with 15,000 teddy bears to raise money.
Texting vs calling: new study explains why a phone call means more than a feeble text
When it comes to texting vs calling, new research finds that calling wins if your goal is to connect with someone in a meaningful way.
Why walking to work is even better for you than a casual walk, this new study shows
A new study finds people walk faster and report feeling healthier when they walk with a purpose, rather than just going on a casual walk.
How to get better at League of Legends? Try 15 minutes of physical exercise beforehand.
Wondering how to get better at League of Legends, fast? A new study says doing 15 minutes of physical exercise beforehand is the secret trick.