As we grow older, our capacity to learn new information gets more difficult, but recent studies have suggested that people who continue to learn and challenge their brains are happier and less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. One great way to…
Music has a powerful effect on both your mind and body. Numerous studies over the last 20 years have shown the benefits of listening to music, even giving it a name — the Mozart effect. It turns out that music…
Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Perception is essential in determining your success in weight loss. The way you think and feel when you look in the mirror plays a huge role. Are you willing to deal with your mental…
If you’re cutting back on sugar to lose weight and improve your health, there’s a cooking oil that you need to avoid or it can derail your best efforts at staying healthy. Lab tests at the University of California, Riverside,…
Muscle loss is a natural part of aging. It tends to begins around age 40 and speeds up even more by the time we’re 50. Without a consistent exercise program, muscles lose their strength. In fact, only two weeks of…
Tension in the upper back, shoulders, and neck are all too common. Long hours spent working at a desk, driving, texting, and even sleeping positions contribute to upper body discomfort. Luckily, there is a simple upper body stretching routine that…
When it comes to gut health, you might not realize the significant impact it has on your brain function. In fact, the 100 trillion microorganisms that inhabit your intestines don’t just affect your digestion; they also influence how you think.…
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can be disruptive and raise concerns about the risk of cancer. A new meta-analysis and review reveals that the presence of BPH does indeed increase the risk…
Hormone tests are available to help manage menopausal challenges. By using the results of these tests, an appropriate hormone supplementation can be chosen. When getting your sex hormone levels tested, you can expect to have a baseline blood test for…
Have you ever felt too wound up to sleep and found comfort in sipping a warm cup of chamomile tea? Well, you’re not alone. Chamomile is known for its mild sedating effects and is widely used by people around the…