When you think of adult health, you might think about various ways to stay healthy, such as cancer prevention, vaccines and hand-washing. Good for you! The choices you make every day go a long way toward promoting adult health. It’s … Continue reading Adult Health and How to Maintain It
Antioxidants Aplenty 1/11 Not all sweet potatoes are orange. Their skins and insides can be white, yellow, brown, red, pink, and purple. The range of color brings different nutrients to the table. Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes are thought to contain super-high … Continue reading Sweet Potatoes: Why Are They Healthy?
Protecting your skin isn’t just a cosmetic issue. This vital tissue is the first layer of defense against invading pathogens as well as the largest organ in your body. Keeping it youthful and structurally sound has ramifications for your overall … Continue reading 6 Essential Oils for Skin (Tightening, Glowing and More)
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 Weakness the Cause of Your Back Pain?
Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. Many different preparations of chamomile have been developed over the years, and the most popular is in the form of herbal tea, with more than 1 million cups consumed … Continue reading Roman Chamomile Essential Oil Benefits and Uses
Kohlrabi is delicious, super easy to prepare and loaded with healthy nutrients. Notably, it’s one of the top vitamin C foods, with more than 100 percent of your daily vitamin C needs in just one cup of kohlrabi. Research has … Continue reading Kohlrabi Nutrition, Benefits, Recipes and How to Cook
By now, everyone knows there are numerous benefits of exercise, and one of those benefits includes the potential to extend life. This is even true for people who are already in their 60s and 70s. In fact, recent research published … Continue reading Can Running, Strength and Other Exercise Help You Live Longer? Yes
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus for people of all ages; however, a healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the virus from causing illness. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly and continues to affect communities across the United States differently. If … Continue reading Pregnant: What You Need to Know About CMV Infection
You probably do it. If your children are preteens or older, they surely do it, too: take endless “selfies” to document life’s moments, however inconsequential. Fuss with filters to display an enhanced version of reality. And then post these curated … Continue reading How to Teach Empathy to Selfie-Loving Kids
Apple cider vinegar continues all the rage these days, from body detoxification to skin care, but it has actually been around since about 400 B.C. when Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing natural detox cleansing, healing and … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair Rinse
A vaccination can’t be reversed through any “detox” process, medical experts say. Here is what Dr. Mitch Sutton writes: Vaccines happen even though they shouldn’t. Maybe you have vaccinated your children and are just now realizing the damage they can … Continue reading Vaccine Detox: 6 Things You Need Know
As of early 2022, the pandemic continues, meaning it’s time once again to figure out how to exercise during a pandemic, including outdoors. That means working out in the cold. Is it bad to work out in cold weather? As … Continue reading Benefits of Working Out in the Cold (Plus Safety Tips)
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) has issued new draft drinking water guidelines for two particular per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These suggested safe levels are dramatically less stringent than the lifetime health advisoriesthat the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued … Continue reading Dramatic Gap Between Global and US PFAS Guidelines
Problem: One-Food Wonder 1/22 Your child may happily eat some foods and toss others on the floor. Is it just a phase, and how long will it last? What do you do in the meantime: Give them what they want, … Continue reading Quick Tips to Feed a Picky Eater
Drug Abuse 1/13 Drug abuse isn’t just about street drugs. Besides marijuana, legal medicines are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs can help and heal us. But some can be addictive and dangerous if … Continue reading 11 Commonly Abused Prescription and OTC Drugs
Have you ever heard the term “Buddha bowl”? The first time I did, I wasn’t sure what to think. Was it a Buddhist tradition I hadn’t heard of before or something like switchel, a drink that flew under the radar … Continue reading Buddha Bowl With Flank Steak and Cashew Sauce
High-intensity interval training , also called HIIT workouts, have become known in the fitness and medical world as one of the most effective means of improving cardiovascular health, respiratory endurance, as well as metabolic function. Research shows that HIIT workouts … Continue reading HIIT Workout Benefits and Sample Routines
When your baby cries, they’re letting you know something is wrong and they need your help. Usually you can figure it out. If they have a wet diaper, change them. If they’re hungry, feed them. But some babies seem to never … Continue reading How to Comfort a Crying Baby: Swaddling and Other Tips
Are you familiar with the exotic African oil whose popularity skyrocketed in the past 15 years with nearly 20 million U.S. dollars spent on it for cosmetic product manufacturing? It’s marula oil … and its demand in the beauty realm … Continue reading Marula Oil Benefits for Skin, Hair and Nails
Are you getting enough iron-rich foods in your diet right now? Iron is a trace mineral found in every living cell in our bodies. It’s a primary component of two proteins: hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of the … Continue reading Iron-Rich Foods, Benefits and Recommended Intake
Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in your body. Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, since cancer cells grow and multiply much more quickly than most cells in the body. Many … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment and Risk
Tobacco cravings can wear you down when you’re trying to quit. Use these tips to reduce and resist cravings. For most people who use tobacco, tobacco cravings or smoking urges can be strong. But you can stand up against these … Continue reading Quitting Smoking: 10 Ways to Resist Tobacco Cravings
Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance … Continue reading Celexa Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Warnings and Dosing
The dangers of artificial sweeteners are well-known, with research linking consumption to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer. Additionally, a large-scale prospective study published in September 2022 found that artificial sweetener intake was associated with a … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Have you ever heard that drinking wine is linked to a longer life span? Some research shows this is true, specifically that having one to two glasses of wine per day (particularly red wine) may help protect your heart, liver … Continue reading Study Findings Suggest Eating Grapes for Longevity
Healthy aging is a hot topic. Whether you’re concerned about weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of nutritious foods, practicing portion control and including physical activity in … Continue reading Healthy Aging: Beyond 50
A womanizer is someone who has multiple sexual encounters or relationships with more than one woman on a regular basis. While single people can sometimes live this lifestyle without hurting anyone, womanizers may pose as wanting a monogamous relationship but … Continue reading Signs of a Womanizer: What to Look For
Love the buzz from your steamy mug of coffee but hate the slump after your spike in energy? We have found five delicious alternatives to coffee that will keep you energized throughout the day and deliver amazing health benefits. But … Continue reading 5 Energizing Alternatives to Coffee
I want to share with you how essential oils can help naturally balance your hormones and the specific oils that can benefit progesterone and estrogen levels, improve thyroid hormones, and help men naturally boost low testosterone. Which are the best … Continue reading Top 3 Essential Oils to Balance Hormones Naturally
Almost half a million adults participated in a six-year study to determine the association between tea intake and mortality. The results suggest that drinking at least two cups of black tea daily may reduce your risk of death from common … Continue reading Study: Drinking Black Tea May Lower Risk of Death
You’ve likely seen a plantain before; although, you might not have recognized it as one — they look similar to bananas and are a relative. They’re larger than bananas in size and have thicker skin. But this delicious, starchy fruit … Continue reading Delicious Snack: Fried Ripe Plantains Recipe
The most widespread form of bullying isn’t physical acts like pushing or kicking, nor is it verbal threats or derogatory remarks. Far and away bullies’ top tactic is social exclusion. Also known as “relational aggression,” this involves shutting out peers … Continue reading The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn’t Physical or Verbal
Stretch marks can be both frustrating and embarrassing given their scarred appearance — and can develop on both men and women. They are typically found on the thighs, hips, abdomen, breasts, lower back and upper arms. Stretch marks form in … Continue reading DIY Stretch Mark Cream
Zinc pyrithione has been used topically for inflammatory skin conditions for more than 50 years. It has become one of the most common ingredients for improving issues like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Today, it’s added to a range of skin … Continue reading Zinc Pyrithione for Skin, Hair: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects
If you find yourself feeling sluggish mid-afternoon, fighting to stay alert throughout the day, struggling with adrenal fatigue or feeling just plain exhausted, then it’s time for a change! Luckily, there are easy, affordable ways to banish tiredness, boost energy … Continue reading Exhausted? 10 Natural Ways to Boost Energy Levels
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting … Continue reading Benadryl Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Warnings and Dosing
Do certain daily sounds trigger an over-the-top emotional reaction, but yet don’t seem to bother anyone else? This is the case with misophonia — a strong dislike or hatred of specific sounds. What Happens? Misophonia is a disorder in which … Continue reading What is Misophonia and How to Treat it?
Whey protein benefits are extensive, including helping to burn fat, build lean muscle, boost your immune system and prevent disease. Whey is so effective because it provides a more absorbable source of high protein than nearly any other type of … Continue reading Whey Protein Benefits and How to Use
When you’re counting your daily steps, are 10,000 enough for you — or maybe too many? Learn how walking can help improve your health and how to set the right goal. You’ve just gotten a new activity tracker and you’re … Continue reading 10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high?
Joe Aoleo moved from Rhode Island to Key West, FL, after retiring from his job as a firefighter/EMT. Aside from his quest for warm weather, he was relieved to get away from his family — all of them. “All of … Continue reading Dealing With Toxic Family Members
Biotin acts as a coenzyme in the body that’s needed for the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids and glucose. This means that when we eat foods that are sources of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, biotin — also called vitamin … Continue reading Biotin Benefits for Hair, Skin and Health
Aug. 31, 2022 – People who lift weights understand they’re playing a long game. Once they get past the “newbie gains” – the quick and exciting increases in muscle strength and size – it takes time, effort, and patience to … Continue reading How Strength Training Can Help You Live Longer
In the world of plant-based milks, there’s no shortage of options to choose from. A new type that’s been growing in popularity is pea milk, which has a thick texture, off-white color and generally mild taste. Is pea milk good … Continue reading Is Pea Milk Healthy? Nutrition, Benefits, Uses and Downsides
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but as recently as 2011 ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my weight and had no understanding of how to live a healthy, balanced … Continue reading Starting a Fitness Routine That Works for You
In my opinion, you can never have too many recipes for soups and stews. One of my favorites on my current menu rotation is pozole verde. This Mexican chicken soup hits all the right notes and is ready in just … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe
Deciding to start or grow your family is an exciting time. If the test keeps coming back negative, though, you may start to worry — “What if it’s never going to happen for us?” It’s a question many people face. … Continue reading Does Low Testosterone Cause Infertility?
Lower Back Pain: How Exercise Helps 1/15 You may feel like resting, but moving is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always … Continue reading Exercises That Can Help Ease Back Pain
Although once considered a supplement solely for bodybuilders and professional athletes, protein powder has gained widespread popularity among those looking to gain muscle mass and increase protein intake while also improving their health. In fact, the potential benefits of protein … Continue reading Best Protein Powders of 2022
