News & Articles By Lance D Johnson
12/13/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Labeling matters: New study shows “snack foods” contribute to overeating
Food labels might not seem like a big deal, but more often than not, their messages and keywords shape your eating habits. Professor Jane Ogden and researchers from the University of Surrey studied the psychology of the words “snack” and “meal,” two terms that define many food products and influence consumer behavior. Their study shows […]
11/24/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Dangerous medicine: America’s opioid epidemic isn’t the only prescription drug-based crisis killing hundreds of thousands
By now, you may have heard that the U.S. is experiencing an opioid epidemic. The number of Americans who overdose on opioids has quadrupled since 1999. More than 500,000 people have died from opioid overdoses from 2010 to 2015. President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a national public health emergency in 2017 as CDC numbers reveal […]
10/10/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Stephen Paddock intentionally avoided sunlight, was vitamin D deficient, popped mind-altering pills and was addicted to video gambling
The official narrative of the Las Vegas shooting massacre is riddled with inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Regardless of Stephen Paddock’s potential ties to a greater plot, who was this cowardly figure hiding behind automatic gunfire on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel? With a cache of weapons and ammo in the background, his body […]
09/23/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Emotional “safe space” in jeopardy? New college kids worry about their peers having more friends than they do
A Harvard/University of British Columbia (UBC) study unmasked a serious emotional deficit occurring among young adults. The researchers surveyed 1,099 freshmen UBC students to understand their relationships, perception of friendship, and sense of belonging. The study revealed that many new college kids display traits of delayed emotional maturity because they worry that their peers have […]
09/08/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Man says cold medicine caused him to stab his wife to death in his sleep
A North Carolina man is positive that an over-the-counter cold medication drove him to stab his wife to death while he was asleep. Twenty-eight-year old Matthew Phelps admitted to 911 operators in Raleigh that he overdosed on cold medicine, fell into a deep sleep, and accidentally killed his wife next to him in bed. “I think […]
03/29/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Why you must reset your circadian clock to live a healthier, happier life
In the human body, biological rhythms are in motion every day. It’s how the body adapts. Physiological processes and behaviors are regulated within a 24 hour circadian clock. This internal clock allows our bodies to prepare for the changes that come with day and night, sleep and wakefulness, activity and non-activity. These rhythms are affected […]
03/14/2017 / By Lance D Johnson
Woman almost dies from an allergic reaction after taking prescribed antidepressants
A 35-year-old woman from Texas, Sandy Simonson, experienced a near-fatal reaction to a round of prescription anti-depressants. Sandy Simonson’s body reacted viciously to the increased dosage of a bipolar drug. She swelled up internally and a burning red rash covered her body. In October 2016, Sandy’s doctor changed her prescription and started her on a […]
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