Why I Stopped Showering Every Day
Why I Stopped Showering Every Day
Up until about two years ago, I was a huge advocate for a shower a day — or sometimes even two. In fact, I loved a long and very hot... Read more...
Carbonated Drinks Linked to Sudden Heart Attacks: Study
Carbonated Drinks Linked to Sudden Heart Attacks: Study
For decades, the association between health and carbonated beverages has been just as murky as the ingredients each can of soda contains. Recent research has now brought to light a... Read more...
5 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Water
5 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Water
It is always important to be mindful of not getting dehydrated. We know dehydration causes many unpleasant side effects. However, you need to know that there is such a thing... Read more...
Stop Using Toothpaste With This Ingredient: Make Your Own Instead
Stop Using Toothpaste With This Ingredient: Make Your Own Instead
Oral health is absolutely critical since it affects every single area of your body, not just your teeth. When plaque builds up and cavities set in, you can quickly develop... Read more...
Never Eat These 11 Dry Cereals — Here’s Why
Never Eat These 11 Dry Cereals — Here’s Why
Like many people in the Baby Bust generation, I grew up on dry, boxed cereal. Sure, my mom would make bacon and eggs, waffles or even homemade donuts on weekends... Read more...
7 Kitchen Staples Quietly Wrecking Your Blood Sugar
7 Kitchen Staples Quietly Wrecking Your Blood Sugar
Most of us are doing our best to eat well. We’re reaching for the yogurt instead of the ice cream, pouring a glass of juice instead of soda, and grabbing... Read more...
5 Bedtime Snacks that Won’t Make You Fat
5 Bedtime Snacks that Won’t Make You Fat
You’ve probably been told that eating before bedtime is a no-no if you’re trying to lose weight. For years this myth has kept hungry dieters and those in fear of... Read more...
7 Things That Happen to Your Body if You Stop Having Sex
7 Things That Happen to Your Body if You Stop Having Sex
Regardless of your age, orientation, or relationship status, it’s normal for sexual activity to go in waves. There may be times when you’re raring to go, and other periods when... Read more...
6 Daily Habits That Keep Your Memory Sharp as You Age
6 Daily Habits That Keep Your Memory Sharp as You Age
Here's a piece of good news that doesn't get enough airtime: while some changes in memory are a normal part of aging, your daily habits have a remarkable influence on... Read more...
The Afternoon Slump: Why It Happens and How to Beat It
The Afternoon Slump: Why It Happens and How to Beat It
It arrives like clockwork. Sometime after lunch — often right around 3 p.m. — your energy nosedives, your eyelids get heavy, and your brain feels like it's wading through syrup.... Read more...
Brain Fog Is Real: What Causes It and How to Clear It
Brain Fog Is Real: What Causes It and How to Clear It
You know the feeling. You walk into a room and forget why. You read the same paragraph three times. Words sit on the tip of your tongue, just out of... Read more...
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: The Difference and Why You Need Both
Probiotics vs. Prebiotics: The Difference and Why You Need Both
They sound almost identical, they sit next to each other on store shelves, and they're constantly mentioned in the same breath. No wonder probiotics and prebiotics get mixed up. But... Read more...
Bloating Explained: 6 Common Triggers and How to Calm Them
Bloating Explained: 6 Common Triggers and How to Calm Them
That tight, puffy, "I need to unbutton my jeans" feeling is one of the most universal digestive complaints there is. The good news is that everyday bloating is often traceable... Read more...
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Stomach Shapes Your Mood
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Stomach Shapes Your Mood
Ever had "butterflies" before something nerve-wracking? Felt slightly off after a week of poor eating? Made a big decision based on a "gut feeling"? These everyday expressions hint at something... Read more...
7 Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Hard on Your Joints
7 Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Hard on Your Joints
Most people picture joint wear-and-tear as the product of big things — old injuries, intense sports, heavy labor. But often it's the small, repeated habits of ordinary life that quietly... Read more...
Why Do Joints Crack? When It's Harmless vs. Worth Checking
Why Do Joints Crack? When It's Harmless vs. Worth Checking
The Truth About Cracking Joints: When It's Harmless and When It's Not. Few body sounds spark as much debate as the crack of a knuckle. Read more...
Why Your Joints Ache More in the Morning (and What Actually Helps)
Why Your Joints Ache More in the Morning (and What Actually Helps)
If your first steps out of bed feel more like a negotiation than a movement, you're in good company. That stiff, creaky, "give me a minute" feeling in the morning... Read more...
5 Weird Ways Inflammation Is Messing With Your Health
5 Weird Ways Inflammation Is Messing With Your Health
The subtle signals your body sends — and the everyday botanicals that help calm the fire. Read more...