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3 Ways to Meditate for Better Sleep

For many adults, factors like stress can lead to sleeping difficulty. Meditation, like a body scan, may help improve sleep. Here are three ways to practice. If you have trouble falling asleep at...

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New Study: Eating These 3 Nutrients Could Slow Aging

PamelaJoeMcFarlane/Getty Images A study involving nearly 4,000 women found nine chemicals in common foods that may slow or accelerate the effects of time. You probably know that what you eat can...

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Can Magnesium Supplements Improve Health?

Magnesium occurs naturally in foods like nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. Photo: Shutterstock An expert in nutrition and medicine shares what scientists know and...

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Cancer Concerns From Everyday Products

Image: © Grace Cary/Getty Images Some items are linked with increased risk. But how much should you worry? In the span of a few days last summer, the simple act of sipping a diet soda became a bit more...

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5 Main Causes of Eczema and How to Heal Naturally Through Diet

marishkaSm/Shutterstock See how one man defeated his chronic eczema by changing his diet. Eczema is a type of dermatitis that can cause inflammation, itching, redness, dryness, and roughness of the...

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Drinking Too Much Caffeine May Increase Heart Disease Risks in Healthy People

One Venti coffee from Starbucks can contain over 350 mg of caffeine. Adobe Stock More than 4 cups of coffee or 4 energy drinks per day may raise blood pressure and heart rate. Key Takeaways In a recent...

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How A Common Chemo Drug Causes Heart Damage

(Credit: Getty Images) Researchers have identified which immune cells drive cardiac inflammation in cancer patients taking doxorubicin, a 50-year-old chemotherapy drug. There’s still much to learn...

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Is Starting Your Day With Lemon Water Healthy?

A glass of lemon water in the morning can help with digestion and boost vitamin C levels, and may even help get you into a better routine. Even the smallest changes in your routine can have a big...

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How Many Calories Break a Fast? The Science of Fasting

Shutterstock.com Intermittent fasting has many rules when it comes to losing weight. You can follow several variations depending on your weight loss goals. Some people avoid calories completely, while...

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This Is Your Brain on Climate Change: How the Heating Planet Causes...

Living on our heating planet doesn’t just affect our lungs, hearts, and immune systems but also can harm our brains, affecting our moods and behavior. You’re standing outside your office building on a...

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Can Stress Cause a UTI? Here’s What an Expert Doctor Says

Douglas Sacha/Getty Images Could tension be testing your system from the inside? An expert doctor explains how stress may play a role in a urinary infection. Urinary tract infections, commonly known as...

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Is It a Good Idea to Drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast?

Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik You can drink a protein shake and load it with nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables, at breakfast for a balanced start to your day or workout. But some protein...

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New Study Explores How Food Choices Shape Mental Health

Billion Photos/Shutterstock The health of our bodies reflects what foods we choose to put in them—as do our minds. A study out of the University of Reading has found that a poor-quality diet may be...

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Music As Medicine

Image: © Aflo Images/Getty Images Music therapy doesn’t just soothe the soul — it can help people with a variety of health conditions feel and function better. Just a few gentle strums of ukelele music...

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Cook with Cumin Seeds to Help Digestion & Immune System

You are probably familiar with the earthy, nutty and spicy flavor of cumin seeds or ground cumin. After all, humans have been using cumin in culinary dishes since ancient times — but did you know that...

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Fluctuating Blood Pressure: Causes And How To Treat It

Image by freepik Blood pressure is the pressure placed on the walls of arteries when blood is pumped through them. Typically, a healthy person’s blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day in response...

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Healing Rays: How Curcumin May Revolutionize Radiation Therapy Side Effects

In the quest to alleviate the painful skin damage caused by radiation therapy, scientists are turning to an unlikely hero: curcumin, the golden compound in turmeric that may hold the key to...

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Low Magnesium Linked to DNA Damage and Chronic Disease Risk

Theus/Shutterstock Magnesium plays a vital role in maintaining our overall health, potentially safeguarding against age-related chronic disease—yet many don’t get enough. While you often hear about the...

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Tips To Change Your Night-Owl Lifestyle

Image: © Aleutie/Getty Images Reclaiming nighttime sleep is better for health, but it takes time and effort to shift your habits. Do you naturally stay up until the wee hours and sleep late in the...

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Vinegar: The Surprising Natural Remedy for Depression Symptoms

In a world where mental health challenges are on the rise, could the answer to alleviating depression symptoms be sitting in your kitchen pantry? A groundbreaking study suggests that a daily dose of...

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