About one in 10 U.S. adults are struggling with depression, but the go-to treatment, antidepressants, are estimated to work in in less than half of those who take them (and some studies have found they work no better than a placebo). This means that a lot of people with depression are left with a debilitating darkness that … Read More
Exercise for Busy People
About one-third of Americans say they only exercise once a week or less because they are simply too busy to exercise more often.[i] But this excuse is going to quickly fall by the wayside, as a growing body of research suggests you can get more exercise benefits by working out only a fraction of the time. … Read More
The 11 Best Healthy Habits for a Longer, Happier Life
You want to live a long, healthy and happy life, right? Here are the best healthy habits you should start doing today to achieve just that. No really, we mean today. Print out this list now, post it on your bathroom mirror or your refrigerator, and consult it often to give your mental and physical health a steady boost … Read More
Why Am I Always Tired (Even Though I Get Enough Sleep)?
Are you constantly asking yourself … "Why am I always tired?” You get plenty of sleep, yet your energy levels are drained and you’re always fighting off feelings of fatigue... If this describes you, you’re in good, albeit bleary-eyed, company, as millions of Americans report feeling tired every day. What’s really go … Read More
8 Foods to Avoid with Arthritis
If you have arthritis, you’re probably all too familiar with the pain, swelling and joint stiffness characteristic of this disease. With osteoarthritis, the most common form, which impacts 27 million Americans, this pain is the result of the breakdown of cartilage in the joint itself, often from accumulated wear and tear. … Read More
Surprising Health Benefits of BITTER Foods
Bitter foods like grapefruit, unsweetened cocoa, endive and kale may not excite your taste buds like sweet or spicy flavors do, but there’s a reason to make a concerted effort to get more bitter foods into your diet: … Read More
8 Things That Get BETTER with Age
From Less Stress to Fewer Colds, Some GOOD News! As Jonathan Swift, the 18th century poet and author, famously said: "Every man desires to live long; but no man would be old.” Now, in the 21st century, many attempt to fight back against the hands of time by trying various creams, treatments and even surgeries to look and fee … Read More
4 Surprising Foods That Build Bones
By Vivian Goldschmidt, MA If you have osteoporosis, your doctor has most likely prescribed you a drug such as Fosamax, its generic counterpart alendronate, or others from their vast - and still growing - drug menu. And chances are, you’re worried about the drug’s side effects and overwhelmed by all the confusing i … Read More
9 Weird Symptoms that Signal Serious Disease
Have you ever wondered what the ridges on your fingernails or that pain in your heel might mean? How about that mysterious streak of discolored hair that’s definitely not a sign of old age? More often than not, a weird symptom that pops up one day might indicate nothing at all. No need to become a hypochondriac over … Read More
Top 12 Foods to Buy Organic
… And 15 Organic Foods You Can Skip Fruits and vegetables represent the cornerstone of a healthy diet, but they are also among the foods most likely to be tainted with toxic pesticides. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed 45 popular fruits and vegetables for pesticide residues, using data from more than 60,700 sa … Read More