-
What Is Pickleball — And How Did It Get Its Unique Name?
While flying home for the holidays last year, I sat next to a lovely woman who was a delight to chat with throughout the journey — a rare find when traveling! At one point she talked about picking up a new favorite way to get in some exercise: Pickleball. If, like me, you’ve never heard…
-
How to Make Your Flu Shot Hurt Less, According to Experts
As cold weather approaches, our thoughts inevitably turn to all our favorite fall activities: apple picking, carving pumpkins, and gathering for the holidays. But before you head out to have your fun, it’s time to consider getting your flu shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We know it can be…
-
How I Finally Stopped Comparing Myself to Others — And 5 Ways You Can Do It, Too
You really need to learn how to stop comparing yourself to others. My counselor was on to something when she spoke those words to me. I was constantly looking around at other women and taking note of all the wonderful things they had — looks, clothes, cars, husbands — that I didn’t. It didn’t feel…
-
3 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
Constantly battling problems with high blood pressure? Use these simple, at-home solutions to finally turn your health — and life — around! Practice your faith. Attending a weekly prayer group or faith discussion lowers systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 16.5 points — and NYU School of Medicine scientists say that’s enough to reduce risk…
-
Having the Same Bedtime Every Night Could Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests
When you hear the word “bedtime,” you probably think of young children getting ready to catch some zzzs. After all, we certainly remember tucking the kiddos into their covers at a certain time every night. And we might even vaguely remember being tucked in ourselves at a set hour by our parents. Though we eventually…
-
Scientists Say Semaglutide May Be a Weight Loss Miracle Drug
When it comes to weight loss, there are many pills that promise fast results. But now, researchers believe they’ve found a potential solution that some in scientific communities are calling a “miracle drug” for shedding those extra pounds called semaglutide. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be? It’s not widely available on…
-
4 Ways to Get Rid of Gout for Good
The number of women with gout (a form of arthritis that typically attacks joints in or near the feet) has doubled in the last decade. And it isn’t just painful — according to University of Pittsburgh researchers, it can also raise your risk of heart disease 30 percent. Having high levels of uric acid in…
-
Science Says This Is Easiest Way to Live 7.5 Years Longer
What’s the secret to living longer? Plenty of important advice points to maintaining the right diet and exercise regimen as you age. While those are definitely important factors for longevity, it turns out that the easiest way to live longer may be to visualize yourself doing just that. How can visualization predict how you’ll age?…
-
4 Simple, Effective Steps to Prevent Burning Out
I normally like to think of myself as a pretty high-energy kind of person, but not long ago I found myself dangerously close to burning out. For months, I had been moving full-speed ahead, and there hadn’t been a moment to spare, much less to catch my breath or to take a little time just…
-
After a Busy Day, the ‘Quietest Place on Earth’ Is the Ultimate Escape
Where do you go when you need peace and quiet after a crazy, hectic day? Maybe you retreat to the couch, to curl up with a favorite book. Or maybe you tuck yourself safely beneath a cozy blanket on your bed. But however quiet your escape of choice is, we’re guessing it can’t compare to…