Recent data shows that seasonal allergies—also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever— affect as many as one in six Americans. Even if you never had allergies as a child,
OMG, A meltdown!? It’s not the end of the world. Let’s face it, we live in a stressful and overstimulating world, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed to the point
In 2021, people spent an estimated $6.5 billion on brain training apps. Additionally, at least one research institution projects that the market will grow to more than $44 billion by
It’s All Connected How Stress, Sleep, Diet Choices, and Physical Activity Affect Each Other and Your Overall Health We’ve all felt the impact that the loss of sleep can have
Healthy Processed Foods: Not an Oxymoron According to a recent report, more than 40% of Americans surveyed said “avoiding processed food was an essential part of a healthy diet.” Some
Heart Health – It’s Not ALL About Cholesterol For years, doctors and patients alike have believed that cholesterol levels are the best predictor of heart disease. But emerging science is
Be Your Own Valentine and Learn Your Heart Health Numbers It’s not a very romantic statistic, but heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.
Your Supplements Could Be Harming Your Do you take vitamins or micronutrient supplements? If you do, you’re not alone. A 2018 study showed that 75% of Americans take one or
Not So Fast! The Truth About Intermittent Fasting By now, you have probably heard of intermittent fasting (IF). Perhaps you know someone who fasts or have even tried it yourself.
Drowning in Hype about Hydration? Every January, hydration appears on millions of resolution lists. We’ve all heard the longstanding recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day, equivalent
Why Not Try a “Damp Winter” Instead? If your email inbox has recently been flooded with advice to try having a “Dry January,” you might find yourself wondering…Whose idea
You’re sick with something…what to do now? Let’s face it – the germs are EVERYWHERE right now! Most likely, you or someone in your family or friend group are sick
Do Your Moods Suffer During Short Days and Long Nights? 5 Things You Can Do to Improve SAD Do you tend to feel SAD in the winter months? SAD is
‘Tis the Season for Heavy Lifting… It’s here! That wonderful time of year when you might be shopping till you drop, lugging home a Christmas tree, shoveling show or driving
Sleep Deprivation is a Killer! We all know we can’t survive without food and water. But for some people, the ability to get by on just a few hours of
Pharmacy Frustration? 3 Ways to Ensure You Get the Meds You Need Have you noticed that many pharmacies, including the big ones, are taking forever to fill prescriptions? It’s true
Asking Questions is Good for Your Health Have you ever left a doctor’s office and realized, an hour later, that there were a bunch of questions left unanswered? Thanks to
Stretching is an Act of Self-Care Is stretching something you avoid? I used to brag that I didn’t need to stretch (yeah right, 20-year-old me was not so smart!) and
