Living

By TreeLiving There is an old saying that is often evoked to describe the human brain: "use it or lose it." There is some truth to this old saying, as it's been indicated in studies that the mo...

More people are finding the art of knitting to be therapeutic. Traditionally a females-only activity, many men are now discovering the benefits of knitting.   Knitting need not be gender-specific. Here are...

Flossing and brushing regularly are the first steps to keeping your teeth healthy. There is no subtsitute for that basic regimen, but there are things you can do to augment it. Here are some tips on keeping you...

  We all love having friends, and a few close, good friends are a special thing. Did you know that there are also health benefits involved with having friends? And when you are a friend to someone else, yo...

By TreeLiving Stress is a significant problem in our modern era. Many people turn to powerful drugs to help them cope, but there are alternatives. Homeopathic medicine offers some positive options. Homeopathy...

A lot of times, we tend to think that being happy means getting, having, and doing things for ourselves. But a 2005 study by Stanford University psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky - and generations of moral fables ...

Your pillow is a source of soft comfort and a good night's sleep. But it can also be a source of allergens, primarily dust mites. Because your face and head rest on the pillow all night, your exposure is i...

If you are in pain, especially if it is nagging or chronic, you may be hoping to avoid taking medication but still want relief. Or maybe you would like to save money by managing your pain without resorting to c...