A Long Happier Life.

Older people have a 39% lower chance of dying if they are content, excited or happy during their typical day. This was true even after taking into account such factors as a person's  financial situations, physical health, mental health, chronic disease, physical activity, alcohol intake, depression and age. National Academy of Science, Oct 2011.

A Slice of Watermelon!

Watermelon reduces atherosclerosis in in animals. This  study involved mice with diet induced high cholesterol. By week 8, animals given watermelon juice has lower body weight, due to decreased fat mass. They experienced no decrease in lean mass. Plasma cholesterol concentrations were significantly lower, with modestly reduced intermediate and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations. University of Kentucky, Oct 2011

Brain Games

Researches have found risk/reward scenarios ( such a plying games) stimulate nearly all areas of the brain. since the brain's primary purpose is to maximize  our chance of survival and reproduction, it makes sense reward should be important for all cognitive functions, and thus most brain regions. Neuron, Oct 2010

Cranberry Juice vs. Cranberry Extracts

Cranberries have been recognized for their health benefits for years, especially in preventing urinary tract5 infection. However, it was found that drinking actual cranberry juice is much more effective in preventing a Urinary Tract Infection than simply consuming cranberry extractive. Food Science and Biotechnology, Oct 2011