HowStuffWorks "10 Ways to Eat Healthier -- One Meal at a Time"

HowStuffWorks "10 Ways to Eat Healthier -- One Meal at a Time": "For many of us, learning to develop healthy eating habits takes a little more discipline than it does for others. But by making small changes with every meal, you can start developing healthier eating habits in no time. Here are a few small steps that can lead to giant leaps for you and your family's daily diet."

Anil Seth: How we'll find out what consciousness is - opinion - 28 April 2010 - New Scientist

Anil Seth: How we'll find out what consciousness is - opinion - 28 April 2010 - New Scientist: "Think in terms of the dimensions of experiences: any experience, including redness, will be at a point within that space. Rather than taking a point in that space and working out the underlying neurological mechanism, we want to identify what gives rise to the dimensions themselves."

The secrets of intelligence lie within a single cell - life - 26 April 2010 - New Scientist

The secrets of intelligence lie within a single cell - life - 26 April 2010 - New Scientist: "Molecular biology and genetics have driven the biosciences, but have not given us the miraculous new insights we were led to expect. From professional biologists to schoolchildren, people are concentrating on the minutiae of what goes on in the deepest recesses of the cell. For me, however, this misses out on life in the round: it is only when we look at the living cell as a whole organism that wonderful realities emerge that will alter our perception not only of how single cells enact their intricate lives but what we humans truly are."

Maxed out: How long can you go without sleep? - health - 23 April 2010 - New Scientist

Maxed out: How long can you go without sleep? - health - 23 April 2010 - New Scientist: "On 28 December 1963, Randy Gardner, a 17-year-old schoolboy in San Diego, California, got up at 6 am feeling wide awake and raring to go. He didn't go back to sleep again until the morning of 8 January 1964. That's 11 days without sleep."

Cooking for someone with high blood pressure

undefined Rather than focusing on what you can't eat, explore the new flavors of a low-sodium diet. You'll help control your high blood pressure — and enjoy delicious food.

The Chopra Center Blog · Seven Ways to Nurture Your Immune System

The Chopra Center Blog · Seven Ways to Nurture Your Immune System

Happiness prevents heart disease

Happiness prevents heart disease: "(NaturalNews) Sometimes it is the simple things in life that make all the difference in maintaining good health. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal revealed that people who are happy and have a positive outlook on life are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend to be anxious and depressed."

The Chopra Center Blog · New York Times Article: Dr. Deepak Chopra on Reinventing the Body

The Chopra Center Blog · New York Times Article: Dr. Deepak Chopra on Reinventing the Body: "f you are looking for inspiration and motivation to improve your health, Dr. Deepak Chopra is a good place to start"

Turmeric is the Anti-Aging, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Super Spice

Turmeric is the Anti-Aging, Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Super Spice: "(NaturalNews) Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties have been known in Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicines for thousands of years. It is the active ingredient of turmeric, which is a component of the curry preparations used daily in Indian and other South Asian cuisines. Since those cuisines have infiltrated the west, modern science has also been investigating the health benefits of turmeric and curcumin."

Yoga for Better Health - Alternative Health Center - EverydayHealth.com

Yoga for Better Health - Alternative Health Center - EverydayHealth.com: "Many Americans are exploring the rhythmic breathing, stretches, and sometimes demanding postures of yoga as a form of alternative medicine. The 2007 National Health Interview Survey found that yoga was one of the most popular types of alternative medicine among adults, and that its use had grown by roughly 3 million people since the previous survey in 2002."

Greatly Relieve Your Daily Stress with Tulsi Tea

Greatly Relieve Your Daily Stress with Tulsi Tea: "(NaturalNews) Tulsi tea originated in India and the tropical regions of Asia over 5,000 years ago. This herbal wonder is respected and honored for its rich antioxidant and adaptogenic properties, both of which are beneficial to reducing stress and promoting mental clarity. Commonly referred to as Holy Basil, this sacred plant is a principle herb in India's holistic health practice of Ayurveda."

Can an aspirin a day keep cancer away?

Can an aspirin a day keep cancer away?: "We all know by now that aspirin isn’t just for headaches anymore. Daily aspirin therapy to ward off heart disease has become commonplace in recent years, and though it’s come with its fair share of controversy—prompting many, myself included, to question whether its benefits truly outweigh its risks. There’s little question that an aspirin a day can provide at least some protection for an ailing heart. In fact, according to a new published study, it may offer much more than that."

Extinction Countdown: Ayurveda out of balance: 93 percent of medicinal plants threatened with extinction

Extinction Countdown: Ayurveda out of balance: 93 percent of medicinal plants threatened with extinction: "Traditional Ayurvedic medicine could face an uncertain future as 93 percent of the wild plants used in the practice are threatened with extinction due to overexploitation, the Times of India reports."

One small vitamin slashes your risk of the "big three" killers

One small vitamin slashes your risk of the "big three" killers: "It's probably the smallest pill in your kitchen cabinet. But it's also one of the most important. In fact, for the first time ever, scientists have conducted a 'meta-analysis' of this vitamin. This means that scientists gathered data from dozens of different studies. Then, they combined the results to give us 'the big picture.'

And the results were spectacular. They revealed that in fact, this one tiny vitamin might be the best protection you've got against the 'big three' killers: Stroke, Heart Attack, and Diabetes."

Study: Chemical in Bananas Could Help Fight HIV - Infectious Disease - FOXNews.com

Study: Chemical in Bananas Could Help Fight HIV - Infectious Disease - FOXNews.com: "Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a chemical in bananas that could help protect women from HIV infection.

The chemical, a lectin known as Ban Lec, was found in laboratory tests to be as strong as two top HIV drugs. Lectin is found in plants as a sugar binding protein, and can successfully recognize and latch on to foreign invaders in the body. By connecting to the HIV-1 envelope protein that is high in sugar content, gp120, Ban Lec is able to stop HIV from entering the body."