This Christmas menu’s inspired by the healthiest regions in the world — including 5 Blue Zone-approved recipes

This Christmas menu’s inspired by the healthiest regions in the world — including 5 Blue Zone-approved recipes

Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more than 3,000 calories in a single sitting, with Americans piling their plates high with seasonal favorites loaded with sugar, fat and salt. But by taking a cue from the … Read more

Wealthy regions are noticing an uptick in this unsightly disease

Wealthy regions are noticing an uptick in this unsightly disease

They say money doesn’t buy happiness. And for some, it also can’t buy skin health. One persistent, inflammatory skin disease has become a growing problem across the globe, especially in wealthier areas, according to a new analysis of 236 countries. In JAMA Dermatology last week, researchers in China warned that the incidence rate of psoriasis … Read more

New York, other blue states losing out to ‘vibrant’ lower-cost regions as migration trend continues, data shows

New York, other blue states losing out to ‘vibrant’ lower-cost regions as migration trend continues, data shows

And the winner of the election is…the Sun Belt. Americans are increasingly voting to fly south — and not just for the winter, either, according to new data obtained from the Census Bureau. What’s become a multi-year trend is here to stay, experts warn. New Yorkers continue to choose the Sun Belt as an alternative to … Read more

Indigenous tourism goes luxe in Canada’s most exciting rural regions

Indigenous tourism goes luxe in Canada’s most exciting rural regions

From the Maritimes to British Columbia, there are nearly 650 First Nation communities in Canada — each with their own distinct indigenous history and traditions. And many are eager to share their unique ways of life with travelers from across the globe. Whether visiting a traditional indigenous heritage site or indulging in an indigenous-based restaurant … Read more

The Experience of Reward Increases Connectivity Between the Default Mode Network and Other Brain Regions – Neuroscience News

The Experience of Reward Increases Connectivity Between the Default Mode Network and Other Brain Regions – Neuroscience News

Summary: Study reveals how reward enhances connectivity between the ventral striatum and the default mode network, impacting behavior. Source: Kessler Foundation Researchers have reported findings that add to our knowledge of how human behavior may be shaped by the default mode network, a specific network of brain regions with both resting and task-related states.  The … Read more