Healthy Research

Why You Want a Crab in Your Life (WellnessPursuits.com) – Tired of feeling unappreciated? If so, you need more Cancer The Crabs in your life. Nobody values their relationships with friends and family quite like a Cancer, and you can count on them to cuddle on the couch or chat on the back porch with […]

These Foods Can Actually Lower Your Stress Level (WellnessPursuits.com) – Hey, we’re all under stress. Good stress, bad stress… stress. It’s called life. If you’re busy, you can be sure stuff happens that can turn a merely busy day into a day of stress. So what do we do to lower our stress? We grab […]

When Hiccups Could Be a Sign of Cancer (WellnessPursuits.com) – We’ve all had an innocent case of the hiccups at least once in our lives. While they have a number of triggers, the most common tend to include stress, alcohol consumption and overeating. In some cases, hiccups are a sign that something more serious is […]

Popular Cookware Causes Thyroid Disorders (WellnessPursuits.com) – Everyone has some type of cookware in their homes. Some of it can actually harm you. Yikes! I remember my Mom using her cast iron skillet that cooked absolutely everything that wasn’t baked in the oven. When I grew up and started my own home and stocked my […]

10 Things Women Do That Drive Men Wild (WellnessPursuits) – You might be surprised – and maybe even relieved – to hear that driving men wild is about more than glossy red lips, a revealing top, or a short skirt. Studies have shown men and women alike find confidence to be appealing. If you want […]

Why These Relationships Are Often Rocky (WellnessPursuits) – Growing and maintaining a healthy relationship takes a great deal of work, compromise and dedication. They also need a solid foundation. We all have a tendency to look for compatibility and chemistry in a prospective partner, but in doing so we could be overlooking some other necessary […]

Warning: Ground Beef Alert (WellnessPursuits.com) – Food poisoning is a very serious illness. While healthier adults usually get over it in a day or two, children, older adults and anyone with a compromised immune system can end up with life-threatening symptoms. Some cases of food poisoning are easier to trace back to their source than […]

Virus Protection: 4 “Healthy” Foods That Can Actually Tear Down Your Immune System (WellnessPursuits.com) – “Healthy” is one of today’s biggest buzzwords. It’s healthy this and healthy that wherever we look, and nowhere is the word “healthy” used more often than when it comes to food. But does that really mean it’s good for you, […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – There are a lot of unhealthy toxins in the world, and they can be in everything — from the air we breathe to the food we eat. City water systems often have toxins, and there are some chemicals that have actually been banned due to their dangers. But what about a healthcare product […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – You probably know that being a great listener improves your relationships, your career and your studies. But do you know how to become a better listener? Good listeners already know about maintaining eye contact, minimizing distractions (electronic and otherwise) and not talking over the other person with input or interruptions. Great listeners use […]

Danger! 9 Symptoms Of Iron Deficiency You MUST Know About (WellnessPursuits.com) – So many health complaints that many of us experience from time to time are from non-serious causes. I, like you, have my share of occasional aches and pains, fatigue, crankiness or dealing with a foggy brain now and then. None of these issues plague […]

Good Stress vs Bad Stress – You Need to Know The Difference (WellnessPursuits.com) – We’re human… we’re busy. Whether we’re working for someone or for ourselves, or we’re managing the challenges of our home and families, we’re all very busy. Someone or something is pretty much trying to get our attention throughout the day. Busy […]

I’m Not That Old, Why Do My Knees Hurt So Much? (WellnessPursuits.com) We know that an active lifestyle is the foundation of cardiovascular health, weight control, and mental acuity, but it can take a real toll on your knees. We often forget that the benefits of strenuous exercise often come with the price of structural pain. […]

Why You Want a Taurus in Your Life (WellnessPursuits.com) – Resourceful and reliable, Taurus folks get along well on a platonic level with nearly every member of the zodiac sign, even though their views don’t always match others. After all, it’s hard to get mad at such a loyal sign. Sure, Taurus can be a […]

Why You Should Sleep on Your Left Side (WellnessPursuits.com) – Are you a back sleeper or stomach sleeper? If so, then it may be time to consider the switch to sleeping on your side — specifically, to your left side. In fact, there are a number of potential short-term and long-term health benefits you could […]

5 “Healthy” Choices That Actually Age You (WellnessPursuits.com) – We try to eat right. We try to exercise. We live in a remarkable age of information where we have a real chance of helping our genes give us a long, healthy run at life. We have access to abundant fresh food, and hopefully we can […]

9 Things To Finally Get Rid Of (WellnessPursuits.com) – Here we are… many of us now have more time at home. Lots of time to dig into projects and finish some things we may have been putting off for awhile. We’ve probably had a few decades to collect “stuff,” so there may be some things […]

3 Tricks That Can Lift Depression (WellnessPursuits.com) – With most of us beginning our morning in a panic-fueled hustle it’s no surprise that the number of American’s diagnosed with depression is rising by around 20% every year. Depression creates higher rates of health conditions like obesity, heart disease, and stroke, finding ways to be happier […]

Men Love It When Women Do These Things (WellnessPursuits.com) – A lot of us think we have a decent idea of what the men in our lives want, but do we really? Men and women can be wired so differently, sometimes we might as well be speaking different languages. Need a little help deciphering the […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Medical misdiagnosis and late diagnosis are huge issues in the American health system, resulting in needless deaths annually. The most commonly misdiagnosed ailments include cancers, infections and vascular events, such as stroke. These account for approximately 75 percent of all misdiagnoses that end up causing harm to the patient. And, unfortunately, it happens way […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – The stress of everyday life can really weigh us down and affect our bodies in a lot of different ways. One of those ways is through stress headaches. Even though this type of headache is pretty common, that doesn’t mean you have to just live with them. We have suggestions on the best […]

Everyone knows about the debate, which has raged for years, about whether or not eating organic food really made any difference in your nutritional or health needs. Study after study left researchers on the fence about the benefits of going organic, with sharp arguments ensuing about the yay or nay benefits. Really, the only information […]

(WellnessPursuits.com) – Are you sick of going outdoors and coming in with itchy eyes or a runny nose? What about coughing or sneezing? Seasonal allergies can leave you feeling absolutely miserable. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help alleviate the problem. Check out this list of 9 natural ways to curb allergies. Find […]

4 Personality Traits That May Predict the Length of Your Lifespan (WellnessPursuits.com) – Do you ever wonder just how long you might live? No one knows for sure when the day will come that we make our final transition out of this world. Have you ever wondered if your personality could affect how long you’ll […]

Why Narcissists Cannot Learn From Their Mistakes (WellnessPursuits.com) – Most of us learn when we’re kids about the importance of admitting our mistakes. As we grow, we also acquire the ability to look back on and learn from those errors. However, a new study has shown that narcissists feel so superior to other people that […]

8 Odd Reasons You Choose the Partner You Do (WellnessPursuits.com) – Have you ever had a friend whose choice of partner was so out there that you could only shake your head and wonder, “What does she see in him?” Well, it turns out that there’s not one answer, but eight. Beauty definitely is in […]

Makeup Tips That Help You Look Younger (WellnessPursuits.com) – “Have a nice day, ma’am.” Even when spoken with good intentions, this statement often reminds women of their progression from “miss” to “ma’am.” If you can relate, or if you panic at the thought of losing your youthful complexion, you’re in luck. We have some easy […]

Are 8 Glasses of Water a Day Too Much? (WellnessPursuits.com) – Most of us have had it drilled into our heads so intensely that we’ve accepted it as the undisputed truth: You need to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to stay healthy. But how accurate is that figure, really? We’ve tracked down […]

Why You Want a Capricorn in Your Life (WellnessPursuits.com) – If you want something done right, ask a Capricorn. Seriously — they’ll be happy to do it, whether you need help organizing your toddler’s room or editing a business proposal. They have a knack for details and love organizing. Capricorns also make great friends and […]

What Do Men Really Want? (WellnessPursuits.com) – Freud famously asked “What do women want?”  But if Freud had been a woman, the good doctor would have been asking instead, “What in the world is it that men want?” Each gender remains at least a bit mysterious to the other. Fortunately, we have science now to […]