It’s 2 o’clock, you’ve just finished lunch, and now your energy is starting to tank. You want to reach for that second (or third?) cup of coffee, but something tells you there must be another way. We get it — and there is! While many are exploring the myriad benefits of meditation, one of the…

If you have frequent trouble drifting off to dreamland, you’ve probably Googled all sorts of tricks for falling asleep. For people who still struggle to get some shut-eye, why not try this old military trick? As far as we know, not many other sleeping tips or tricks can boast a 96 percent success rate! Sharon…

While many may book in with their local GP after finding a lump in their breast, a new study is urging woman everywhere to keep an eye out for a few other unsuspecting symptoms. The research, conducted by University College London, has found that one in six women (17 percent) diagnosed with breast cancer first…

Stay sharp with just a few simple changes to your day. “Our brain really is the boss of your body, controlling all of your functions, movements and emotions, so it’s important to keep it healthy and working at its best,” says neuroradiologist Dr. Emer MacSweeney.  “Recent research has shown that you can reduce your risk…

We’ve heard that taking your vitamins may help reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19 or even help lessen outcomes should you get the virus. Overall, it’s about immunity. And now, a new study has found that taking certain supplements, specifically if you’re a woman, may help to prevent you from getting sick. For the study,…

Just about every woman has an old box of tampons lurking in the back of her bathroom cabinet somewhere. Although this can be a lifesaver if you get your period unexpectedly, you may want to pause before you open that box — if a tampon is expired it can spell bad news for your health.…

Having gut problems like bloating and gas can seriously derail a whole day, but did you know it’s not just your stomach causing you trouble? Our gut extends through more of our body than we might realize, and the lack of awareness can get in the way of feeling better. To combat this, Jada Pinkett…

Unfortunately, flu season is still in full effect, with no sign of backing down. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention marked 2018 as one of the most dangerous flu seasons we’ve seen in a while, with reports of widespread flu activity in every part of the U.S. So far, 37 children have died from…

With heart disease being the leading cause of death worldwide, it’s no wonder that cardiac health is at the top of the list of our health concerns. So many factors go into determining our heart health, and there are a number of ways to keep track of how healthy our hearts actually are. Of course,…