In 1971 the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE) was organized in order to study the psychological effects of perceived positions of power, using one of the best-known divisions of power – that which exis…
New Research Concludes that ‘Night Owls’ Are Highly Intelligent People
We all know that person, the self-professed ‘morning person’ who somehow jumps out of their bed awake, aware, happy and ready to face the day. There is no time too early for them, always ready and eag…
How Meditation Actually Increases the Size of Your Brain (Video)
The number of Americans practicing mindfulness techniques such as yoga and meditation has been on the rise in recent years. In fact, a recent study found that the number of U.S. workers practicing med…
The Top 5 Most Dangerous Phones that Give Off the Highest Amounts of Radiation
It is estimated that there are 224.3 million smartphone users currently in the United States, an incredible number! These little devices have taken over our lives in ways that we never previously thou…
Study Finds that Fasting for 72 Hours Can Regenerate the Entire Immune System
There has long been controversy surrounding the potential benefits or hazards of fasting. On one hand, supporters of fasting point to the many benefits that they claim fasting provides. This includes …
New Study Reveals You Can Ward off Anxiety and Depression by Challenging Your Mind
It is estimated that each year 42.5 million American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. This adds up to approximately 18% of the total population, a significant portion of the American po…
25+ Popular ‘Mac & Cheese’ Products Have Tested Positive for Toxic Chemicals
It is difficult trying to make healthy choices in today’s society. Every time we turn around we are faced with new information, updated studies, elaborate reports and contradicting information pointin…
‘Undead’ Genes Activate Days After Life Ends
Is death truly our final stage of existence? While this debate has raged on for centuries, a recent study may have found that at least part of us lives on, even after death. Peter Noble of the Univers…
EPA’s Final Report on Fracking Confirms it Contaminates Drinking Water
The speculations of many hesitant consumers have finally been justified. The Environmental Protection Agency has now admitted that the practice of fracking does indeed contaminate drinking water resou…