We’re always on the lookout for easy ways to add healthy habits to our daily lives — and what could be easier than sipping a cozy cup of tea? While there are many nutritional options to choose from, we definitely recommend adding Greek mountain tea to your rotation of regular brews. Greek mountain tea, also known…

Settling onto her sofa, Beverly Williams groaned as she rubbed her sore knees. The Maplewood, New Jersey, then 66-year-old had been suffering with severe pain and stiffness in her knees for several years. Beverly had inherited her father’s flat footedness, which caused stress on her joints, and over the years, she’d undergone three surgeries to…

Menopause and weight gain. Let’s say it together: Ugh. Of all the frustrating things our body does to us during “the change,” those extra pounds can often feel like the worst — because they tend to linger around long after our hormones have settled down. Most of the other common symptoms of menopause usually fade…

If you’ve been around for awhile, there’s a good chance that you, or someone you love, has had to deal with a pesky cold sore at some point or another. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that just under half of the US population between the ages of 14 and 49 carries herpes simplex…

We’d all like to think that we’re being honest with our doctors, at least most of the time. However, recent research suggest that the majority of us aren’t — and that could have negative consequences for our health in the long run. A November 2018 study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed a national online…

When it comes to detecting dementia, the earlier the better. When you identify symptoms and changes can vastly alter the course of treatment. Experts often tell folks to look out for symptoms of depression as an early sign of dementia, but a recent study says apathy may be an even better indicator. So what exactly…

You know those little plastic caps on the ends of shoelaces? Well, every gene in your body is topped with a similar protective cap — called a telomere — and just keeping those caps in great condition cuts the risk of premature aging 50 percent and adds up to nine healthy years to your life.…

The annual summertime urge to splash around at places like community pools or beaches is stronger than ever this year. After spending so much time hunkered down, it’s only natural that we’d want to get out and have some fun! But even if our favorite swimming holes have re-opened, it’s still important to keep a few things in mind to keep ourselves safe from COVID-19.  Let’s…