Negativity Bias: Effects of Negative Thinking, How to Overcome It
Ever notice that negative emotions, such as disappointment and anxiety, tend to make a bigger impact on us and last longer than positive emotions? If you’re someone who spends more time thinking about upsetting or bleak events in your life … Continue reading Negativity Bias: Effects of Negative Thinking, How to Overcome It
Rice Water for Hair and Skin: Benefits and How to Make It
If you regularly soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the leftover “rice water” once you’re done. But believe it or not, rice water, the milky liquid leftover when you soak rice for several hours, offers a … Continue reading Rice Water for Hair and Skin: Benefits and How to Make It
Natural Ways to Relieve Stress, According to a Leading MD
Stress comes at you all day, from every angle, now more than ever. Constant worry over money, job security, family, and health keeps your stress system on high alert all the time — and it feels like you can never … Continue reading Natural Ways to Relieve Stress, According to a Leading MD
Referred Pain: Common Areas and What It Means
Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord … Continue reading Referred Pain: Common Areas and What It Means
The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Healthy Lungs – Lung Health
EVERYONE’S BEEN paying much more attention (cough cough COVID-19) to what they’re inhaling these days. And it made us wonder: As a country, what are we inhaling these days? Our research team went deep into the data on 100 major … Continue reading The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Healthy Lungs – Lung Health
Laser Skin Tightening – Benefits, Cost, and Downtime
This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. You can get laser skin tightening done just about … Continue reading Laser Skin Tightening – Benefits, Cost, and Downtime
Is Coke Zero (Coca-Cola Without Sugar) Healthy?
Coke Zero, which has recently been rebranded as Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, is marketed as a healthier version of the original sugar-sweetened beverage, Coca-Cola Classic. It contains zero calories and sugar while providing the signature Coca-Cola flavor, making it an appealing … Continue reading Is Coke Zero (Coca-Cola Without Sugar) Healthy?
Plant-Based Recipes That Taste Good – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
I HAVE NEVER BEEN SHY about my love of produce. I have been singing the praises of cauliflower, tomatoes, and eggplant for more than a decade, since long before the groundswell of plant-based everything. I have done this in cooking … Continue reading Plant-Based Recipes That Taste Good – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Men Over 40 Can Use Dumbbell Rows to Build Bigger Back Muscles
Author, fitness model, and trainer Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to answer the tough training questions … Continue reading Men Over 40 Can Use Dumbbell Rows to Build Bigger Back Muscles
How To Treat Acne-Prone Skin, According To A Dermatologist
Dermatologists prescribe products to their patients all day long, but have you ever wondered which ones they personally use? Welcome to Derm Diaries, a series where dermatologists share their skin woes—and solutions—so you can steal secrets from their skincare routines. … Continue reading How To Treat Acne-Prone Skin, According To A Dermatologist
When Can You Stop Wearing A Face Mask To Protect From COVID-19?
#PandemicLife has been going for what feels like forever (real time: six months), and the whole thing is starting to feel endless. With restrictions on just about every aspect of life and the constant need to wear face masks in … Continue reading When Can You Stop Wearing A Face Mask To Protect From COVID-19?
How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy and Strong
Your social feeds are lousy with a witch’s brew of supplements that promise to boost your immunity. Surely you’ve seen touts for products like elderberry extract, colloidal silver, and even mushroom powder. But your immunity isn’t a switch—it’s a network. … Continue reading How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy and Strong
Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms – 8 Surprising Signs Men Should Know
When it comes to the organs you know you’re supposed to monitor, your heart, brain, and colon probably jump to the top of your mind. Your pancreas? Not so much. But the late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek brought some much … Continue reading Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms – 8 Surprising Signs Men Should Know
Working Out With a Face Mask Doesn’t Hinder Breathing
When you get ready to leave the house, you check for your wallet, your keys, and nowadays, your face mask. It’s the new norm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings while in public to … Continue reading Working Out With a Face Mask Doesn’t Hinder Breathing
10 Exercise Hacks to Sneak More Fitness Into Your Day
1. Add interval workouts Maximize your time and burn more calories with burst training. This method combines short bouts of high-intensity interval training exercise with recovery phases, helping you burn fat faster while improving cardiovascular fitness. 2. Explore your own … Continue reading 10 Exercise Hacks to Sneak More Fitness Into Your Day
Kidney Cleanse Diet & Protocol
Surprisingly, most people tend to focus on doing a liver cleanse and/or a colon cleanse, while ignoring a kidney cleanse. Those two cleanses are very important, but probably just as important, and one of the top three cleanses people should be doing on … Continue reading Kidney Cleanse Diet & Protocol
What Your Urine Color Means for Your Health
We do it every day, several times a day, but how much do you really think about your pee and whether or not it’s normal? Your pee color and frequency can actually be pretty telling — indicating your hydration levels … Continue reading What Your Urine Color Means for Your Health
Do’s and Don’ts of Muscle Recovery
Muscle Recovery Don’ts First, let’s start off with the don’ts. The No. 1 don’t in muscle recovery is don’t overtrain. Listen, your body needs rest to grow, but your muscles don’t grow when you’re exercising. They actually grow while you’re sleeping … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Muscle Recovery
California Bans Chemicals in Beauty Products
According to findings from one study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), women living in the U.S use an average of 12 beauty products every day, containing nearly 200 chemicals, and it’s not always easy to know exactly what … Continue reading California Bans Chemicals in Beauty Products
12 Best Energy Bars 2020, According To Nutritionists
Whether you’re heading out for a hike or outdoor workout, or are an essential worker trying to make it through your shift, you’re going to need some grab-and-go snacks to fuel your day. Enter the energy bar. Note: They’re not … Continue reading 12 Best Energy Bars 2020, According To Nutritionists
The 9 Best Gluten-Free Pastas And Noodles Of 2020
Fact: Gluten-free pastas have a bad reputation, and a lot of that has to do with their history. Way back when they first landed on plates, many gluten-free pastas had a definite cardboard vibe going on. Luckily, especially for people … Continue reading The 9 Best Gluten-Free Pastas And Noodles Of 2020
Can Breast Implants Make You Sick? Doctors On Breast Implant Illness
She could deal with a little asymmetry on her chest. What was unbearable were the symptoms to come. “No one would believe my symptoms were real. Specialists were telling me it was all in my head.” Miranda started experiencing days-long … Continue reading Can Breast Implants Make You Sick? Doctors On Breast Implant Illness
Homemade Oven Cleaner
Keeping your oven clean is very important because the burnt, baked-on food can release carcinogens as it continues to burn. Off-the-shelf oven cleaners contain a lot of toxins and if it comes in contact with your skin, you could suffer, … Continue reading Homemade Oven Cleaner
Detox Your Body from Mold and Hidden Dangers
You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking. Even if … Continue reading Detox Your Body from Mold and Hidden Dangers
What Is White Noise? Benefits for Sleep and More
Can’t sleep? If that’s the case, you’re not alone — and there are things like white noise generators that could help. Millions of adults, and children and babies too, struggle to get enough sleep each night, due to issues like … Continue reading What Is White Noise? Benefits for Sleep and More
How Men Can Try Yoga Workouts for More Strength and Balance
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it’s out of line. … Continue reading How Men Can Try Yoga Workouts for More Strength and Balance
This Guy Lost 270 Pounds After a Seizure Almost Killed Him
At his heaviest, Andrew weighed 540 pounds. It was only when he had a seizure, caused by a health issue he was born with, that he decided he needed to make some serious changes. “I was too large to get … Continue reading This Guy Lost 270 Pounds After a Seizure Almost Killed Him
8 Proven Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally
Testosterone is the main male sex hormone, but females also have small amounts of it. It is a steroid hormone, produced in men’s testicles and women’s ovaries (1Trusted Source). The adrenal glands also produce small amounts. During puberty in boys, … Continue reading 8 Proven Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally
Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure … Continue reading Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements
Good Drinks for Babies and Kids
Healthy Eating Guideline Provide water in addition to age appropriate milk drinks. Infants under the age of 6 months who are not exclusively breastfed can be offered cooled, boiled water in addition to infant formula. Good drinks for babies Breastmilk … Continue reading Good Drinks for Babies and Kids
CBD Oil Dosage Guidelines and How to Take it
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult … Continue reading CBD Oil Dosage Guidelines and How to Take it
How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?
When providing running tips for beginners, one of the questions they’ll ask is how much to run. Truthfully, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, all runners — or those thinking about taking up running — wonder, “How many … Continue reading How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?
Pear Salad Recipe with Sautéed Spinach
Pears seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to fruits, but they’re more versatile than people think. That’s why I love to use them to make pear salad, among other things. While bananas are eaten … Continue reading Pear Salad Recipe with Sautéed Spinach
Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?
All too often we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains in our bodies, especially in the low back. If you find yourself commonly searching for remedies for fast back pain relief, it may be time to investigate the psoas muscle. The … Continue reading Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?
Nose Hair Function and Removal: Methods to Try and Avoid
Nose hair is a natural part of the human body that serves as a defense system. Nasal hair keeps harmful debris out of the body system and maintains moisture in the air we breathe. Blood vessels in the nose and … Continue reading Nose Hair Function and Removal: Methods to Try and Avoid
Do Men of Color Need Special Skincare Products for Dark Skin?
To fill this void, new brands specifically targeting men of color are on the rise, many of them with Black founders themselves, with the goal of not only addressing the specific problems these men face, but also educating and making … Continue reading Do Men of Color Need Special Skincare Products for Dark Skin?
The Best Time to Apply Body Lotion
A must-have product in our skin-care arsenal (read: soft, hydrated and smooth skin). Whether we’re targeting ashy elbows, dehydrated legs or rough skin patches around the body, slathering on a moisturizing cream is key to getting and maintaining silky skin. … Continue reading The Best Time to Apply Body Lotion
7 Protein Shakes for Weight Loss – Smoothies to Lose Weight
Many fad diets urge you to purchase pre-packaged supplements, meals, or shakes when you decide to buy in. Oh, isn’t that nice of them? They’ve already done the work for me! you may think. Except then you look at the … Continue reading 7 Protein Shakes for Weight Loss – Smoothies to Lose Weight
Vitamin Toxicity: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Vitamins are essential nutrients that keep the body healthy, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Taking an excessive amount of any one vitamin can cause serious health problems, a condition generally referred to as … Continue reading Vitamin Toxicity: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Is Death Painful? Managing End of Life Pain
If you are facing a terminal illness or have a loved one who is nearing death, the question as to whether or not death is painful has likely entered your mind. This may be particularly so if the illness has already … Continue reading Is Death Painful? Managing End of Life Pain
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Overview and More
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for about 80% to 85% of all cases of lung cancer.1 There are different stages of NSCLC; higher-numbered stages indicate that the cancer has spread further … Continue reading Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Overview and More
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Overview and More
Hypertension, which is chronically high blood pressure, is one of the most common medical problems.1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High Blood Pressure. Updated May 13, 2019. cdc.gov Hypertension does not usually cause any symptoms, and it is not … Continue reading Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Overview and More
The 8 Best Toothpastes to Buy in 2020
First Look Best Overall: Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste at Amazon “The color-free teeth cleaning solution is made with a bunch of effective ingredients, namely fluoride.” Best Budget: Crest Pro-Health Pro/Active Defense at Amazon “An activated foam toothpaste, Crest’s Active Defense … Continue reading The 8 Best Toothpastes to Buy in 2020
Top 4 Antibacterial Essential Oils to Fight Bacteria
If you could get the support you needed to fight bacteria from a natural resource, why wouldn’t you? Interestingly, most prescription medicines are actually modeled after essential oils derived from plants, and whenever possible, I suggest opting for a natural approach … Continue reading Top 4 Antibacterial Essential Oils to Fight Bacteria
The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
When it comes to using essential oils for hair, there are plenty of beneficial choices. Whether you are looking to thicken your hair, treat dandruff and dry scalp, give your hair strength and shine, or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils … Continue reading The 7 Best Essential Oils for Hair
Yoga Nidra – Increases Dopamine Levels By Up to 65%
If you crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga nidra. An ancient practice to tame the nervous system, … Continue reading Yoga Nidra – Increases Dopamine Levels By Up to 65%
Always Stressed? 8 Natural Stress Relievers To Try
Stress: We all deal with it, yet we know how much better off we’d be — both physically and mentally — if we could only get it under control and find stress relievers that really work. While stress can be … Continue reading Always Stressed? 8 Natural Stress Relievers To Try
How Men Can Gain Weight Fast – Power, Strength, Muscle Plan
ENVY THEM you may, but there are plenty of men who find it difficult to gain weight. But just because they have an easy time staying lean doesn’t mean it’s any either for them to add muscle. Also known as … Continue reading How Men Can Gain Weight Fast – Power, Strength, Muscle Plan
