For the ninth year, the Environmental Working Group has released its popular Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which includes the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists of the most and least pesticide contaminated fruits and vegetables.

You take care of your body, but what about your brain? Our minds are such amazing--and often automatic--machines that we tend to take them for granted. But just like your body, your brain works better for longer when you “exercise” it regularly. Brain exercises can improve your memory, reasoning skills and mental processing speed. Plus, a regular regimen of brain training can help to stave off the mental decline that often accompanies old age. Learn how to exercise your brain and establish a regular mental fitness routine to keep your mind fit and nimble.

Did you know that humans are the only species on who consume milk after infancy, let alone from the mother of another species?

This doesn’t necessarily mean you should stop consuming dairy products altogether, but it does shed light on dairy’s place in the human diet and how you can make sure you’re getting the best of the options out there. Cow's milk products are commonplace, but what about goat's milk? Is it better for us?

Standing upside down may seem like a stunt limited to the seasoned yogi, but inversion therapy could do us all some good. Posing with your heart higher than your head strengthens the mind and body and relieves you from the compressive effects of gravity. So, don’t just stand there – do a headstand!

The island air carrier Samoa Air recently made headlines by announcing that it would start charging fares based on weight. Travelers will now pay a price that is based on the total weight of their person and their baggage. Is this a fair practice due to the different amount of fuel required for different weights, or is this just another proof of the rampant fat discrimination facing the world today?

Health starts in the gut – in the body’s so-called waste bin. It’s thus super important to take care of your digestive tract and feed it the appropriate food so that it can function at its best. Probiotics and prebiotics play a vital role in keeping your gut in top shape.

Are you overwhelmed with digital media and e-content on your computer? Are your photos, movies and music in a giant digital cluster with an astute lack of organization? Is your overflowing email inbox threatening to destroy your motivation and consume your spirit? It’s is the perfect season for digital spring cleaning. Make it an annual task and you’ll stay organized all year round. Clean up your email inboxes, social media sites and media content and commit to better management practices to get a handle on your digital life.

Seaweed is a broad term that refers to dozens of ocean plants. But you don't have to live on the beach in order to enjoy the benefits of seaweed. A variety of dried seaweeds are available at most health-minded retailers and there are plenty of ways to enjoy these versatile, mineral rich plants.

Rebounding may very well be one of the most effective forms of exercise in the world. What sets it apart from most other physical activities is its ability to strengthen, cleanse, and tone every cell in the body. The up-and-down movement works with gravity to stimulate the lymphatic system and draw toxins out of the blood, which is especially helpful in boosting immunity and improving cardiovascular function. Health benefits aside, rebounding is a way to workout that is more fun than forced.

You’ve made a big decision and are feeling fantastic about it. You’ve decided that it’s time to change jobs, start school, embark on a new career altogether, move to a new home, have a baby, get married or dump the jerk already. Your mind is made up on the major change, but your life has yet to keep up. How do you proceed?