Even razor-sharp vision is vulnerable to damage and degeneration. Stay focused with these reminders for keeping your peepers keen. Clarity check: Take advantage of August’s National Eye Exam Month to schedule your regular appointment....
Fertility and aging You were born with your life supply of eggs already in place – usually about two million of them. However, from the moment you were born these eggs began to die,...
Even with up-to-date health news, we can learn from generations past. Stay current with these secrets your grandma already knew: Daily kickoff. Eat a big breakfast. Research shows consuming most of your calories —...
Healthy living doesn’t mean foregoing your favorite treats forever. Don’t desert dessert; try these ideas for keeping taste and health on the same page. Minimize: Moderation is critical to eating well. Use small dessert...
With endless errands and hectic workloads, tight schedules often cast quality family time by the wayside. Reinstate togetherness as a priority with a few creative techniques for incorporating fun, fitness, and family into your...
Manage Your Weight A certain amount of body fat is vital to maintain your menstrual cycle. If you dip under that amount and lose too much weight, this can disrupt hormonal balance and stop...
Your water may look refreshingly clear, but is it? Depending on where you live and where the water comes from, invisible microbial agents, chemicals, and debris can flood your H2O. From arsenic and lead...
Acupuncture and acupressure therapies aim to restore balance when the natural flow of energy, or qi (chi), thought to support wellness, is disrupted or blocked. Many people report relief from pain and other symptoms...
In suggesting a three-month period of pre-conception care, the aim is to encourage you to look at all the different aspects of your lifestyle, such as your diet (including the vitamins and supplements you...
Pumping milk is when you squeeze milk from your breasts by hand or by a pump, store it, and save it in a container so you can feed your baby later. It’s a great...
Doctors, midwives, and even manufacturers of baby formula agree that breastfeeding is best for both you and your new baby. For this reason, I encourage you to give it a try. No sooner has...
Your hair follicles need estrogen to function properly and for your hair to grow. As estrogen levels fall during menopause, you may find tat you have increasingly regular bad-hair days. A gradual loss or...
According to recent research, color paints your perspective, thoughts, feelings, even your cognitive function — suggesting that when it comes to the spectrum of light, there’s more than meets the eye. Before choosing hues...
Your feet may sustain the bulk of the burden, but walking is a whole-body job that requires muscular strength, flexibility, and balance — from the tips of your toes to the top of your...
The debate surrounding the potential health dangers of nitrites — the chemical used to preserve processed meats — has been going on for 40 years. Some reports debunk concerns, citing that vegetables contain higher...
Known medically as dysmenorrheal, period pain is caused by substances called prostaglandins. Many prostaglandins are healthy, but some are unhealthy and can increase your sensitivity to pain. Around ten percent of the women who...
At the end of each day, the sun melts beneath the horizon and evening steps in — bringing bedtime for most. Yet under the blanket of night, electricity illuminates the world. RANDOM EDIT Experts...
Exotic berries are gaining attention for their unique tastes and health benefits. Check out 3 of these fruit sensations from afar. Goji berries: Harvested for 6000 years in the Tibetan Himalayas and Mongolian subtropics,...
During the summer months, hydration can be a problem, especially if water seems to bore your taste buds. Dazzle your H2O by adding a hint of flavor… and give your mouth the incentive to...
Vinegar is more than a condiment or preservative. Acetic fermentation of fruits or sugars produces a potent super force that can conquer everything from toenail fungus to morning sickness. Check out these versatile applications:...
Although they’re sometimes painful, and can in rare cases point to an underlying health concern — like acid reflux, metabolic disorders, or even tumors in the nervous system — hiccups are usually annoying at...
If your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, you’re said to have an overactive thyroid, a condition known as hyperthyroidism. It means that your body systems go into overdrive. Although hyperthyroidism can occur...
Keep your walks interesting with these boredom busters: Play switcharoo. If your schedule permits, consider transplanting your walk to another time. If you’re used to greeting the day with a break-of-dawn hike, try strapping...
Your body burns food rather like a car burns fuel. Just as the accelerator regulates how much fuel gets to the engine of the car, so your thyroid regulates how quickly your body uses...
It’s National Eye Exam Month, which means your peepers could use a check-up. But even if your sight is 20/20, your perspective may be a little skewed. Refocus negative outlooks with these tips for...
The most dramatic method of treating fibroids is surgery. However, before you allow your doctor to steer you down this route, please read the information on each of the possible surgical techniques. Make an...
They may be only the size of almonds, but your ovaries are powerful organs that churn out estrogen, progesterone – the hormones that are instrumental in regulating your fertility – and also testosterone. Through...
Though burying your nose in a book is a pedestrian no-no, your inner bookworm can still enjoy a good read while you walk. Listen up to these page-turning ideas: Book downloads. Thanks to digital...
Uterine cancer (also known as endometrial cancer) forms in the lining of the uterus, usually in the mucus-secreting cells, and is the fourth most common cancer among women. If you go through menopause after...
Your muscles work hard sustaining your daily grind, from the smallest located in your ear canal to the largest gracing your derriere. It’s no surprise that these masters of might tie themselves up in...