Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut to Transform Your Health
Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension. But there’s so much more to it. For instance, today we can actually see how yoga changes your brain. And while it’s true that sometimes we put too much focus on … Continue reading Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut to Transform Your Health
Jujube Fruit Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Use
I bet you’ve heard of the candies known as jujubes, juju fruits or Jujyfruits. Despite having “fruits” in their names, these variations of chewy, colorful, artificially flavored candies are anything but healthy. So why do these unnatural products have the … Continue reading Jujube Fruit Benefits, Nutrition Facts and How to Use
DIY Mask for Damaged Hair
Who needs a hair mask? Well, it’s great for just about anyone, but can definitely offer hair health benefits for anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun, pool or adds color or other chemical products to their … Continue reading DIY Mask for Damaged Hair
Using the Immune System to Treat Stomach Cancer
An emergence of new therapies to treat stomach cancer has received FDA approval in recent years, according to Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic oncologist. Over the last year, immunotherapy has been incorporated into the treatment for stomach cancer. … Continue reading Using the Immune System to Treat Stomach Cancer
Omicron Symptoms: What Are They and How Long Do They Last?
What are the symptoms of Omicron? For our analysis, we took the health reports from contributors reporting positive cases in the ZOE COVID Study app in December 2021 as Omicron became dominant and compared them with data from early October … Continue reading Omicron Symptoms: What Are They and How Long Do They Last?
10 Top Benefits of Getting More Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating a balanced, nutritious diet and exercising. Though sleep needs vary from person to person, most adults require between 7 and 9 … Continue reading 10 Top Benefits of Getting More Sleep
Time-Restricted Eating Benefits, Beginner Tips and Side Effects
When you hear the word diet, you probably think of something that’s hard and confusing to follow, leaves you feeling deprived, and involves a list of foods to avoid, right? Well, what if there’s another way to lose weight that’s dramatically … Continue reading Time-Restricted Eating Benefits, Beginner Tips and Side Effects
Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe with Pineapple
We now know that most diseases today are due to inflammation. (1) Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases and arthritis. (2) By reducing inflammation, your … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe with Pineapple
How to Be a Better Lover: 20 Tips for Sex & Relationships
Maybe your current boo told you to up your game (ouch). Maybe you’ve always harbored sneaking suspicions that you’re subpar in the sack. Or maybe you just want to join the Greats. Regardless, you’re here because you think you’re bad … Continue reading How to Be a Better Lover: 20 Tips for Sex & Relationships
14 Asexual Dating Tips: What to Expect, Apps and More
The online asexual community is poppin’! “We’re all over the internet!” says Yasmin Benoit, MSc, asexuality activist and creator of the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike. “There’s an ace community on pretty much every platform.” “There’s /asexuality on Reddit, asexuality Facebook groups, and … Continue reading 14 Asexual Dating Tips: What to Expect, Apps and More
The 3 Best Heating Pads of 2022
Aches and pains in your muscles and joints can make it debilitating to go about your daily routine. Investing in a heating pad is a medication-free way to address this pain without leaving the comfort of your own home.1 These … Continue reading The 3 Best Heating Pads of 2022
Frozen Shoulder Symptoms, Natural Treatment and Exercises
Frozen shoulder (also referred to as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition often diagnosed when someone experiences ongoing shoulder stiffness and pain that lasts at least several weeks at a time. It’s most likely to develop when inflammation increases around the shoulder due … Continue reading Frozen Shoulder Symptoms, Natural Treatment and Exercises
Wintergreen Oil Benefits, Uses and Possible Side Effects
Wintergreen oil is a beneficial essential oil that’s extracted from the leaves of the Gaultheria procumbens evergreen plant. Once steeped in in warm water, beneficial enzymes within wintergreen leaves called methyl salicylates are released, which are then concentrated into an … Continue reading Wintergreen Oil Benefits, Uses and Possible Side Effects
5 Best Mascaras of 2022 To Amplify the Look of Your Lashes
When your place of employment happens to be Allure, everyone and their grandmothers tend to treat you like a living, breathing beauty encyclopedia — not a humblebrag, just the honest truth. Not a single day goes by when at least … Continue reading 5 Best Mascaras of 2022 To Amplify the Look of Your Lashes
Podcast: Breaking Down the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema and psoriasis are both long-term skin conditions that don’t have a cure. In eczema, the immune system comes to the skin and releases chemical inflammatory markers that cause the skin to become red, weepy and itchy, according to Dawn … Continue reading Podcast: Breaking Down the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis
From Fasting to a Pill? Scientists Explore the Biology of Caloric Restriction
Eat this, not that — never that — and try this one weird thing to look younger, right? Advice spans the spectrum from dubious to scientifically supported, but there is an approach that sidesteps it all: eat less. Either in … Continue reading From Fasting to a Pill? Scientists Explore the Biology of Caloric Restriction
10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Could Save Your Life if You’re 40+
Can 10 minutes of exercise a day really have an effect on longevity? It can be difficult to discern what advice is right these days. Exercise science is a relatively young field. That’s why it feels like every day there’s … Continue reading 10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Could Save Your Life if You’re 40+
What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? Where It’s Found and Risks
Although you’re probably not aware of it, many skin care and beauty products contain chemicals that are commonly irritating. One example is sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is added to things like cleansers and soaps. What is sodium lauryl sulfate? … Continue reading What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? Where It’s Found and Risks
3 Organizations Promoting Radical Acceptance
There are two comments about my body that I’ll never forget. One was from a guy I briefly dated, who told me that my soft belly wasn’t “that bad.” Another was from a roommate who said that for as often … Continue reading 3 Organizations Promoting Radical Acceptance
Seizure Forecasting Device with Epilepsy
Despite treatments that include medications, surgery and neurostimulation devices, many people with epilepsy continue to have seizures. And the uncertainty of when a seizure could occur affects their quality of life. But what if these people could anticipate a seizure and take … Continue reading Seizure Forecasting Device with Epilepsy
Domestic Violence Statistics Show Alarming Global Problem
Data capturing the experiences of 2 million women globally highlights the concerning prevalence of intimate partner violence, especially for young adults. These domestic violence statistics suggest that intimate partner violence was already highly prevalent across the globe, even before the … Continue reading Domestic Violence Statistics Show Alarming Global Problem
7 Tips for Busy Executives to Stay Healthy
Executives wanted: Must be able to climb to great heights, go the extra mile, sprint to the finish, push for results, hit the ground running, do the heavy lifting, tackle the situation head on, and swim with the sharks. Today’s … Continue reading 7 Tips for Busy Executives to Stay Healthy
How to Get Pregnant Advice
If you’re hoping to conceive, don’t leave it to luck. Know how to get pregnant — starting with predicting ovulation and do’s and don’ts for maximizing fertility. Some couples seem to get pregnant simply by talking about it. For others, … Continue reading How to Get Pregnant Advice
Diaper Rash: Diagnosis and Treatment
The best treatment for diaper rash is to keep your baby’s skin as clean and dry as possible. If your baby’s diaper rash persists despite home treatment, your doctor may prescribe: A mild hydrocortisone (steroid) cream An antifungal cream, if … Continue reading Diaper Rash: Diagnosis and Treatment
8 Luxury Tea Brands to Start Your Day the Best Way
Americans may be a coffee swilling crowd, but tea drinking has a long history stateside. From classic souther iced tea to the global impact of the Boston tea party, this simple sip has had a starring role on the American … Continue reading 8 Luxury Tea Brands to Start Your Day the Best Way
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins: Causes and Treatments
Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin. They result from a weakening in the blood vessel wall or from faulty valves. They … Continue reading Varicose Veins and Spider Veins: Causes and Treatments
Trigger Foods That Can Cause Diarrhea and Treatment
Foods & drinks Everyone is different. What might trigger diarrhea for one person could be fine for another. With this in mind, here are some foods and drinks that may cause diarrhea: Alcohol. Drinking alcohol can cause diarrhea in some people. … Continue reading Trigger Foods That Can Cause Diarrhea and Treatment
Foods to Avoid If You Have Anxiety or Depression
Fruit Juice The fiber in whole fruit fills you up and slows down how your blood takes in energy. Without that fiber, you’re just drinking nutritious sugar-water that can quickly hype you up — and bring you down just as … Continue reading Foods to Avoid If You Have Anxiety or Depression
French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?
Eat french fries every day for a month? Sure, as long as it’s for science. That’s exactly what 107 people did in a scientific study, while 58 others ate a daily serving of almonds with the same number of calories. … Continue reading French Fries Vs. Almonds Every Day for a Month: What Changes?
Walnut Oil Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and Side Effects
Walnuts, which are full of omega-6 and healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), are not just a nutritious nut to snack on— they’re also used to make a healthy cooking oil. Although walnut oil tends to be a bit pricier than … Continue reading Walnut Oil Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and Side Effects
Olive Tapenade Recipe: A Mediterranean Diet Staple
Appetizers and starters are often more difficult to plan than main meals. After all, you want the appetizer to be tasty, but not overly filling and ruin any appetites; you want it to complement, but not take over the flavors … Continue reading Olive Tapenade Recipe: A Mediterranean Diet Staple
What Should I Keep in My First Aid Kit?
It’s important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries. Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children. … Continue reading What Should I Keep in My First Aid Kit?
Stevia: Health Benefits and Risks
What Is Stevia? Stevia is a sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant. It’s about 100 to 300 times sweeter than table sugar, but it has no carbohydrates, calories, or artificial ingredients. Not everyone likes the way … Continue reading Stevia: Health Benefits and Risks
Osteoporosis and Reducing Your Risk
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones. Its name comes from Latin for “porous bones.” The inside of a healthy bone has small spaces, like a honeycomb. Osteoporosis increases the size of these spaces, causing the bone to lose … Continue reading Osteoporosis and Reducing Your Risk
Preventing Emergency Room (ER) Visits During the Holidays
For families with young children, the holiday season can be a time of great joy — but there are also dangers and health hazards parents need to be aware of. Here are some of the most common reasons children are … Continue reading Preventing Emergency Room (ER) Visits During the Holidays
26 Fat-Fighting Foods to Energize You
I recently talked to a group at Santiam Hospital & Clinics about changing habits in favor of a more active, healthy lifestyle. In addition to exercise, I suggest not to forget about the importance of good nutrition. Below are 26 … Continue reading 26 Fat-Fighting Foods to Energize You
Your Prepregnancy Checklist
You may not be pregnant yet, but there’s plenty you can do now to make yourself as healthy as possible for a growing baby. Consider this your preconception to-do list. 1. Make an appointment with your doctor. True, you’ll be … Continue reading Your Prepregnancy Checklist
Fully Vaccinated up to 3.2x More Likely to Die of COVID-19 Than Unvaccinated
The latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency confirms fully vaccinated individuals in England are up to 3.2 times more likely to die of Covid-19 than unvaccinated individuals based on Covid-19 death-rates per 100,000 population. This means, based … Continue reading Fully Vaccinated up to 3.2x More Likely to Die of COVID-19 Than Unvaccinated
Vaping May Be Worse Than Smoking for Your Nose and Throat
E-cigarette and hookah water pipe users may be at greater risk than tobacco cigarette smokers for cancers of the nose, sinuses and throat, according to a new study. That’s because vapers and hookah users are more than twice as likely … Continue reading Vaping May Be Worse Than Smoking for Your Nose and Throat
DIY Coconut Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
Are you looking for right kind of mayonnaise without genetically modified canola oil or even potentially problematic grapeseed oil? Instead, go with a DIY mayo that uses the best ingredients, including the healthiest fat. In other words, I strongly suggest you make up your … Continue reading DIY Coconut Oil Mayonnaise Recipe
COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Could Hit £110m: 920 Compensation Applications Filed
Up to 920 compensation applications have been filed by people who were left seriously injured after getting the Covid-19 vaccine as claims could hit £110million. The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) allows people who are allegedly severely disabled due to … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Could Hit £110m: 920 Compensation Applications Filed
Best Prostate Supplements That Work
An enlargement of the prostate is part of the aging process for males. The problem with an enlarged prostate is the changes that come with it. From trouble with emptying your bowels to frequently needing to urinate, you will see … Continue reading Best Prostate Supplements That Work
How to Get Rid of Dandruff: 10 Natural Remedies
Most of us know dandruff as that flaky white stuff found on the scalp or, more embarrassingly, on the shoulders of your nice black sweater. The tough part is knowing how to get rid of dandruff. That’s something that most … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Dandruff: 10 Natural Remedies
Top 20 Ways to Reduce Your Daily Stress
Despite the fact that stress has adverse effects on our life, we still deny admitting that this could be a mental disorder. Leading a stressful life hinders our efficiency and lessens our ability to live a healthy and happy life. … Continue reading Top 20 Ways to Reduce Your Daily Stress
Maitake Mushroom Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and More
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to help promote better health, and mushroom varieties, such as psilocybin mushrooms and turkey tail mushrooms, are well-known for their incredible health-promoting properties. The maitake mushroom is no exception. Not only … Continue reading Maitake Mushroom Benefits, Nutrition, Recipes and More
‘Return to Normal’ Leaves Immunocompromised People Behind
The United States is on the verge of reaching a grim milestone: 1 million deaths from COVID-19. But COVID fatigue, or the urge to reopen everything, has dominated media narratives in the past weeks. Two years into the pandemic, Americans … Continue reading ‘Return to Normal’ Leaves Immunocompromised People Behind
Tartaric Acid Benefits, Uses, Dosage, Risk and Side Effects
What is tartaric acid used for in skin care? Here’s more about how it can make your skin smooth and full of glow: 1. Acts as a Gentle Exfoliator Like other AHAs, tartaric acid helps naturally exfoliate the skin by … Continue reading Tartaric Acid Benefits, Uses, Dosage, Risk and Side Effects
Thyroid Test Analyzer: Decode Your Results
Thyroid disease is common yet often misunderstood or overlooked. If your thyroid test results are outside of the optimal range—or if you’ve been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or another thyroid-related condition—Verywell offers free resources to help … Continue reading Thyroid Test Analyzer: Decode Your Results
