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  Are you a dog person or a cat person? Neither? Maybe you like goldfish...snakes...parakeets...or pet llamas… Or, maybe you’re not much of a pet person at all. If that’s the case, I don’t blame you. Pets are certainly a big obligation. Between feeding them, bathing them (I guess fish are already pre-bathed...), and paying their medical bills, they can be a real hassle. And while pets are great to have around for all kinds of reasons, a new medical study shows they might actually help increase your health. ...If you’re a small child that is. A recent study indicates the presence of furry animals in the household of an infant can help to increase his/her resistance to allergies later in life. This study...

Parents all across the world might be reconsidering their choice to scold their children for biting their nails or sucking on their thumbs (please read to the end to see my recommendation). While we as adults might think the behavior is a sign of immaturity (and is even somewhat nasty), researchers have discovered these behaviors might actually help children resist the formation of allergies later in life.  Researchers at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand published an article in the journal Pediatrics, where they claimed children exposed to microbes at a young age through these behaviors might actually have healthier immune systems than children who don't bite their nails or suck on their thumbs. This was no short study that gathered these results,...

The Good News Is, the Healthiest Mushrooms Are Also Some of the Tastiest and Most Popular It’s fair to say I read quite a bit about the attributes of healthy foods. Since this is the case, I think it’s interesting to note I rarely see anything written about mushrooms. And this is why I think that’s so bizarre: If you walk down the produce aisle, there’s a whole section for mushrooms. They actually take up more space on the produce aisle than many more popular fruits and veggies (keep in mind mushrooms are neither). There should be way more written about mushrooms – they’re absolutely incredible in terms of benefitting your health. Take a look as I unpack some of the health benefits associated...