7 Science-Backed Secrets to Healthy Longevity

11/04/2024

What if you were able not only to live longer, but to feel better for longer? Growing old sounds great in theory, but there's a difference between a 90-year-old who does crossword puzzles and takes daily walks and a 90-year-old who can only watch TV and stare out the window. Which kind of life would you prefer? 

7 Delicious Snack Ideas for People with Type 2 Diabetes

08/04/2024

At some point along the way, snacking got a bad reputation as something you shouldn’t do. But choosing healthy snacks is actually smart for your overall health—especially if you have type 2 diabetes. Those with the condition don’t make enough insulin or don’t use insulin well. Insulin is something our bodies need to move glucose (sugar) into cells...

4 Reasons Why Sweating Is Actually Great for You (Besides Cooling You Down)

05/04/2024

We get it—sweating may not be your favorite thing to do, but it is necessary. That's because sweating, also called perspiration, is a natural bodily function that helps regulate your body temperature, says dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, MD, founder and medical director of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Ala., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Without it, your risk for overheating increases...

How to Meditate

02/04/2024

After a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, stressed is a state of being for most people.

There are healthy ways to deal with stress, and one at the top of the list is meditation. The best part: All you really need is a quiet place and an open attitude—it won't cost you a penny...

What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid to Help With Constipation

30/03/2024

Constipation is a common complaint and an extremely uncomfortable situation. The American Academy of Gastroenterologists defines constipation as "when you have infrequent (less than three) bowel movements each week or hard-to-pass bowel movements (meaning they are painful or you have to strain), have hard stools, or feel like your bowel movements are incomplete...

Popular Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body, Say Experts

27/03/2024

With the pandemic lurching to a long and winding close, you may be ready to leave lockdowns and wanting to take back control of your health. Good idea. Popular things you've done over the last year may have put your body out of shape, and now is the time to reverse the damage...

These 9 Foods Are the Most Common Causes of Food Allergies

24/03/2024

Most people know about food allergies to peanuts and shellfish. However, there are now nine foods that are considered responsible for almost all food allergies and must be listed on food labels.

A new one was just officially added to the list—sesame...

11 Healthy Late Night Snacks to Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings

21/03/2024

Do you find yourself getting hungry and wanting to munch on something at night? There's nothing wrong with having a midnight snack if you're hungry, as long as you do it right and pick healthy options rather than junk foods.

In fact, a 2015 study found that eating small, nutritious meals at night...

Sleep Anxiety Can Cost You Hours of Rest

18/03/2024

For something that seems like such a natural part of life, getting adequate sleep isn't always as easy as laying your head on your pillow, closing your eyes, and drifting off to dreamland. And there are nearly 70 million Americans who suffer from sleep disorders to prove it. Many of whom struggle specifically with sleep anxiety...

6 Ways to Burn More Calories While Walking, According to Personal Trainers

15/03/2024

It can be hard to convince yourself to exercise, especially if it means dragging yourself to the gym. But not all exercise has to be a high-intensity sweat sesh. 

In fact, just walking can help you meet the US Department of Health and Human Services exercise guidelines. Walking can also be a great, low-impact...