In everyday reality we have to communicate with a variety of people. And sometimes that communication is not about feeling good vibes. Occasionally, due to several reasons we have to discuss things that are unpleasant to talk about or to put up with negative remarks. Negative information embodies a great amount of destructive energy that might have a bad effect on our overall health, feelings and self-evaluation. Receiving negative information daily could eventually turn a successful and self-confident person into an insecure loser. Full story

If you are too often on your cell phone, you'd better use a Bluetooth headset. British Association of Dermatologists warns that heavy use of cell phones may wind up in getting contact dermatitis. The researches have already coined the definition for it, "mobile phone dermatitis", which is actually a skin rash on cheek and ear triggered by allergic reaction to nickel. Full story

Contrary to conventional wisdom about the health benefits of green tea, this beverage may harm cancer patients, researchers at the University of Southern California warn. According to researchers, drinking green tea in combination with taking cancer drugs used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) and lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) makes the treatment completely ineffective. Full story

Researchers at Draper Laboratory are developing “tattoo sensor” that could monitor blood composition. “Tattoo” is designed to report the results right through the skin. Heather Clark and her colleagues are creating a special ink consisting of polymer beads coated with biocompatible material. Full story

The health of your heart depends not only on the absence of bad genes and bad habits. Such factors as regular physical activity, being able to manage stress and a balanced diet also contribute to your heart health a lot. Here is the list of foods which will help you maintain healthy heart. Make sure to add them regularly to your diet in order to prevent heart diseases. Full story

Our body does need salt. And we do eat it every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner – during every meal we eat salt. At the first glance it seems we always know how much salt we’ve eaten today. But in reality we eat more salt than it seems every day. And that’s because we actually don’t see it. Learn how to find hidden salt! Full story

Sushi boom has waned in many countries across the world. It seems, everybody has ever eaten sushi. For many people, this initially exotic Japanese dish turned into a regular item on menu. But the dispute over whether sushi is healthy or not is still hot. Here we are going to try to answer the most common questions about sushi. Full story

A group of American neurophysiologists lead by Gene Wang from Brookhaven National Laboratory studied the brain activity of 23 healthy men and women after they stayed off-food for 17 hours. After the "diet" the scientists asked the participants either to think about the most delicious food, or to mentally suppress thoughts about food. The study used positron emission tomography to examine the brain activity. Who do you think found it easier to complete this task? Full story

A new sensational discovery seems to be around the corner. If scientists are successful at proving that what we call love is no more than a biochemical reaction, the magic elixir of love will be as real as Dr. Pepper. If biochemical nature of love is proven, it will lead not only to disillusionment in romantic ideals. It may also mean green light for love drinks available for sale. Full story

"She looks stunning", you hear your friends and family whisper as you walk down the aisle. It is every girls dream to look drop-dead gorgeous on the day. Good nutrition and exercising is the way forward to reach your weight loss goal. Start with the following suggestions to prepare your body for the Big Day. Full story

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a popular measurement used to determine if a person is below, within, or above a healthy weight range. BMI does not measure fat mass but measures appropriateness of a person’s weight in relation to their height. To calculate your BMI you need to divide your weight (in kilograms) by your height squared (in meters), just use the formula on the picture. The resulting is the number of kilograms per square meters of body surface and is compared to reference ranges to indicate your weight status. Full story

Calories consumption has been a much-discussed topic for a long time. Some people count them; others just eat less to lose weight. But there are many facts about calories few of us are aware of. Do you know we spend 60 calories per hour while asleep? And how to calculate your daily calorie intake depending on your weight? What is a calorie anyway? Learn about the facts about calories below. Full story

Guess what makes teenagers start the sexual life earlier. You wouldn't believe, but it is irregular breakfasts. Japanese scientists found that young people who often skip breakfasts start the sexual life earlier than their peers who eat breakfast regularly. This study was initiated by the Japanese Health Department to address the problem of unwanted teenage pregnancy. Full story

Cold sore above lip can upset anyone. With such a "mark", you don't even want to show up in the office, not to mention for a date. All too often, alas, we face the problem in the fall. Health professionals do not recommend sex and kisses during herpes attacks. So how can you fight herpes? Full story

Health benefits of music were known even in ancient time. About two millennia ago the Ancient Greek doctors cured sciatic patients with trumpet music and Democritus argued that many illnesses could be healed with flute music. A Scotch scientist Maxwell successfully cured people who suffered from epilepsy, mental illnesses, paralysis, dropsy, impotence and various sorts of fever by playing musical instruments. But why is musing so healing? Full story

Researches from a wide range of US and EU Universities, including University of Leeds, teamed up to create the list of foods that make us younger and prolong our lifespan. The list is based on the latest findings on biochemical mechanisms of cells aging. Each item on the "long-liver's menu" contains active elements that influence complex biological processes in a positive and effective way. Full story

Alarm clock is buzzing. You are trying to open your eyes but your body is crying out for another 5 minutes of sleep. Is that how your morning begins? Feel wake-up throes through the working week? Well, imagine you were a Tibetan monk and try to wake up the way wise hermits do it. Tibetan in-bed exercises energize the whole body, provide a proper energy circulation and get you ready for new achievements at your job. The most exiting thing about this kind of waking up is that it’s simple, healthy and you don’t even have to open your eyes. Full story

Uma Thurman surprised her fellow passengers by doing a yoga routine on a recent flight. The Hollywood celebrity was traveling from New York to Salt Lake City when she began bending and stretching in the aisles. How would you react to someone performing such a thing during the flight? Full story

Do you like vegetables? Do you eat them on a regular basis? Do you think they are beneficial to your health? In fact, by far not always. Cooked vegetables may contribute to caries formation, warns the study conducted at the University of Dundee, Scotland. The results were published in European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Full story

We all know how such common habits as smoking or alcohol drinking may negatively affect our looks. But you, probably, know little about negative effects of some, at first sight innocent, things which are on the list as well. Find out more about them below. If you have something to add, feel free to leave your comments. Full story