You know those wonderful lazy days when your parents take the kids and you’re left with an empty and (most importantly) silent house? If you’ve ever felt guilty at the end of it for having done absolutely nothing except relax, don’t be! It turns out your body is a calorie-burning machine that’s working hard even…

The month of October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year more than ever, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer after COVID-19 has affected many women waiting for screenings or treatment. With an estimated 1 million women having their screenings delayed it’s vital we get to know our bodies.…

There are plenty of ways to treat hand and wrist pain. Whether you’re spending too much time on your computer or phone, are looking for relief from carpal tunnel or arthritis symptoms, or simply want to include hand massages as part of your routine, there are plenty of different types of hand massagers to soothe…

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, you’ve no doubt heard about a yogurt “home remedy” at some point. Many folks claim that eating lots of yogurt can prevent a yeast infection — or even cure one that you already have. But is there any truth to this popular idea? Let’s start with the best…

Love to cook, read, or bike? Your brain will thank you someday! A new study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that having hobbies in middle age reduces the risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.  For the study, researchers out of Cambridge University used MRI brain scans to measure the brain…

After open-heart surgery, Kevin Daly shed an amazing 34 pounds, but the weight he carried in his middle just wouldn’t go away. Concerned, Daly raised the issue with family and friends but was told that it was simply a beer belly — annoying visceral fat that accompanies aging and hormonal changes. Still, he knew something…

For nutrition expert and author Joy Bauer, the 4th of July is all about three things: family, food and fun! “We usually spend it in the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts,” says the host of NBC’s Health + Happiness, who also serves up her creative, healthy recipes on the Today show. “There are sparklers, fireworks, sing-alongs…

Bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain…CDC scientists say one in three of us may be infected with an intestinal parasite thanks to imported produce, contaminated water and international travel. “Parasites can also make you feel achy, tired and blue,” says Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. Here are four easy ways avoid them and kill them off fast… Let…

On lazy days, why do knees hurt more? Because motion is lotion, say Mayo Clinic scientists. Luckily, keeping knees lubricated and pain-free is easy. Ahead are three easy cures for knee pain. Do a little dance. Bopping a bit while you’re buttering toast or washing your hands is science-proven to quash knee pain! A recent Saint…