Daryl Nelson
![Study: Exercise Increases A Person’s Excitement and Enthusiasm Level](http://townsquare.media/site/88/files/2012/02/76762339.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Exercise Increases A Person’s Excitement and Enthusiasm Level
People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm compared to people who are less physically active, according to a new study from Penn State.
The study also found on days people are more physically active than usual, they reported feelings of excitement and enthusiasm.
![Study: Being Stressed Out Can Cause Weight Gain](http://townsquare.media/site/88/files/2012/02/stress2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Being Stressed Out Can Cause Weight Gain
Stress can contribute to obesity, and obesity can contribute to stress. Researchers have recently developed answers to explain why this is.
![Study: Cigarette Smokers Aren’t Listening To Health Warnings](http://townsquare.media/site/88/files/2012/01/smoking1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Cigarette Smokers Aren’t Listening To Health Warnings
Are you really listening to all the health warnings on cigarette smoking? According to a recent study conducted by the National Health Service (NHS) in England, you aren’t.
![Smokers Get Help Quitting Through Employer Insurance](http://townsquare.media/site/88/files/2012/02/smoke.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Smokers Get Help Quitting Through Employer Insurance
Do you think employers should assist their workers in quitting cigarette smoking? Would you pay a higher premium for them to do so?
These two questions have already been answered by a plethora companies, as a significant portion of them, both large and small, offer this newly designed health benefit to their employees. The Washington Post reports, many of these companies have created a two-tier ap
![Study: Diet Affects Brain Size](http://townsquare.media/site/88/files/2011/12/salmonsteaks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Study: Diet Affects Brain Size
Omega 3 fatty acids and other nutrients such as vitamins C, D, E, and B, can prevent brain shrinkage according to a study in the December issue of the journal Neurology.
Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University found a definite correlation between nutrients found in vitamin and Omega 3 rich foods and the brain, though the exact benefits have yet to be determined.