When it comes to our eating habits, there are some foods you know you should consume in moderation. But there’s a handful that are particularly bad for our diets that you are really doing a number on our bodies, causing damage like weight gain, increased risk of heart disease and stroke, or worse. There are…
Now that you’ll be spending more time inside as the weather cools, you don’t want to get sedentary and put aside your healthy habits. But is there more that you could be doing? Are there supplements that you could take that would help you burn fat? There’s a few – and make sure you consult…
Let’s face it – many of us need glasses or contacts or some sort of help for our eyes as we age. For most of us, our vision deteriorates over time. Unless you’re Paul McCartney. He’s still writing and performing, and doesn’t need any vision help because of eye yoga! Back in 2010, he created…
If you wanted to live a little longer, and all it took was changing your diet, would you do it? How about if it was an extra decade? A new study shows switching to a healthier, more plant-based diet could add ten years to your life for women, and 13 years for men. A lot…
Well we moved the clocks back on Sunday, but maybe you’re still feeling the effects – a nap might help, as long as you don’t sleep too long. According to a specialist in behavorial sleep medicine, the perfect nap is 20 to 30 minutes – any longer, and you start to get into deep sleep,…
You heard it from mom growing up – make sure you eat your vegetables! But if you don’t like to eat your veggies, and will only put one on your plate, make sure it’s a cruciferous vegetable! What are those? Well broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are a few – and they’re loaded with nutrients!…
Just over a week to go until the big day and you already know you’re going to be raiding your kid’s Halloween candy and sneaking a few pieces – but here’s what dentists say to avoid, what candy causes the most havoc on our teeth: #1 is gummies – because they take so long to…
You’re going to eat a lot of candy tomorrow for Halloween. And the day after. And there’s a good chance you’ve already raided your stash and will need to go out and buy more. But what’s the best way to counter all that sugar you’re ingesting? Have some sauerkraut! When you have too much candy,…
Find yourself questioning decisions you made – or feel like you’re constantly consumed with doubt? You’re not alone – many of us go through it from time to time, but when does constant worrying about what others think go away. Well…when you turn 46. A new study shows that it takes us a while to…
It’s not wise to skip meals, but it happens from time to time. And then the inevitable happens when you feel “hangry” – and the angrier you get, the hungrier you get, and it only gets worse. But what, exactly, is happening? Believe it or not, there’s your stomach and your brain are connected. The…