Fast food is nasty enough to permanently damage your body’s chemistry. By now, most of us are aware that fast food is bad for our bodies. Commercials often emphasize how affordable and filling their food is, but they never mention the cheap quality of their products or the devastating long-term harm to your body. According…

Throw together some greens with that olive oil for an especially healthy treat. If you’ve ever watched a cooking show on the Food Network, you’ll know that chefs love to drizzle just about everything with olive oil, especially salad. Not only is it a healthier replacement for calorie-packed dressings like ranch, but new research shows…

You can still enjoy your favorite video game in the real world with some “cosplay” costume play. Band together with other awesome geeks at the next comic book or video game convention! Recently, Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen removed his super popular app from stores, despite raking in a reported $50,000 a day. While it…

Flu season’s here, sending sniffles, coughing, and sneezing throughout the neighborhood, but there are ways to lessen your chances of getting it. Why does the flu bug seem to get all feisty during autumn and winter? Well, not only is there less virus-killing sunlight, the frosty weather also forces contagious folks indoors, where they’re more…

When the brain learns new information, chemical reactions occur that improve memory and learning in the future. Ever felt like your brain is full and just can’t contain any more knowledge for the day? Apparently, the opposite is likely true. See, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia, learning physically alters…

We’ve all been there… you know… those days when you wake up and all you can think about is squeezing in another 20 minutes of sleep in the morning. It seems like the perfect idea, given how tired you feel when you wake up. However, sleeping too much can actually end up costing you precious…