Author: Erin Elizabeth

(Note from Erin: If you are a man or live with one, I’d love to know what you think about these findings. Read on!) If you’re married to a man or have ever lived with one, you know how they can get when they’re sick; even if you’ve JUST had the same illness they act as if no one in the history of the world has ever been as sick as they are- in that moment. They complain, they can’t move…it’s so rough for them. However, according to Canadian scientist Kyle Sue from Memorial University of Newfoundland, they may not...

Hugging helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep. Gut bacteria also appears to thrive with regular physical contact, suggests new data that shows ‘huddling’ actions lead to a synchronized microbiome. RELATED STORY: Bad gut flora can undermine our natural liver detox Beneficial bacteria in the gut are known to attack pathogens, manufacture vitamins and even act as anti-cancer agents. Recent research has strengthened the scientific understanding that the microbes that live in your gut may affect what goes on in your body. “When people with different gut microbiomes interact, they share their symbiotic bacteria through touch,”...

While I don’t personally have any tattoos I know many who do. And I understand the reason behind them to be personal and often times, driven by strong emotions of loss, love, happiness, etc. If you’ve got a tattoo or love someone who does, you’ll love this story. Four years ago, Patrick Duffy- who then operated a therapeutic scuba diving program for military veterans with his father- was swimming in the waters off Key Largo, Fl. when he saw a woman with a tattoo on her leg dedicated to her late husband, a Navy SEAL killed in combat. He recalls...