Do you paint the town red on your birthday or anniversary? Do you take time out for yourself no matter how busy you are? The latest research shows you should do both because these strategies will bolster your well-being, decrease anxiety, and even help you live longer. Here’s why certain [...]
Severe, epidemic, and crisis are just three of the words used to describe rising rates of obesity. Four out of ten Americans are now classified as “obese”, and this figure is forecast to grow rapidly to encompass nearly half of all adults by 2030. While a sensible diet and exercise [...]
There’s probably not one among us who hasn’t suffered from a wicked tension headache from time to time. And some unlucky souls struggle regularly with migraine headaches that offer a whole new level of misery. Either scenario can painfully mess up a perfectly fine day. But what’s the solution? Over [...]
One of the most remarkable things about many herbs is their versatility. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, herbs contain a valuable mixture of beneficial natural compounds that modern science is just starting to unravel. When these compounds work together, they’re often effective against several different health issues simultaneously. There’s no better example [...]
Almost a quarter of people over the age of 40 take five or more prescription medications. Taking this many medications can lead to drug interactions, adverse side effects, more frequent office visits, and even hospitalizations. What’s most alarming, studies suggest this prescribing cascade increases the risk of dementia. Could the [...]
The first genetic study to exam the link between alcohol intake and telomere length – a marker of longevity – is worth paying attention to. The scientists found that imbibing alcohol up to a certain amount each week won’t knock years off your life. But drink beyond this level and [...]
Benfotiamine, a special form of thiamine, may help protect against heart problems, diabetic complications, and Alzheimer’s disease. First formulated in the 1950s by scientists in Japan, benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1) that gets into the body much more readily than normal thiamine. Since then, this new [...]
The herb hawthorn has a remarkable history in religion and traditional medicine and, according to today’s medical researchers, a remarkable future in helping us stay healthier. The ancient Celts saw hawthorn as a plant that was part of a gateway to magic, hidden worlds. The Greeks and Romans inserted the [...]
It turns out your parents were wrong: You should talk to strangers. While it may be wise to be cautious, in reality, most chance encounters pose little risk and may actually offer health and important perks to your physical and emotional well-being, researchers say. You may chat with strangers more [...]
You’ve no doubt heard about the dangers of eating the humble white potato... that this starchy vegetable causes weight gain, wreaks havoc with your blood sugar, and puts you in danger of Type-2 diabetes. But is it true? Apparently not. You see, there’s no real evidence potatoes cause any of [...]
