“Sorry, honey. We’re not going to the movie today,” Jodi Moody told her disappointed son when he asked about the outing. “It broke my heart to let him down again. But he had grown used to my debilitating migraines,” Jodi recalls. “Michael is almost 18 now, and sadly, I don’t think he remembers a time…

Okay, we admit it: They were right all along! If you have relatives or close friends who are stubborn, you might want to take a page from their book — because according to a new study, that trait may help them live longer. The study, published in International Psychogeriatrics, focused on people older than 90…

The pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives, so it stands to reason that it’s impacting our dental health too. “Not only are more patients complaining of jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, and migraines, but I’m seeing three to four tooth fractures every day,” says New York prosthodontist Tammy Chen, DDS. Rodney Raanan, DDS., a…

When was the last time you asked yourself, “what is my purpose in life?” Most of us think that finding meaning in life is a philosophical endeavor, but new research says that this fundamental question has a lot to do with our health and wellbeing. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, aimed…

As scientists work to develop the latest “miracle drug” to help the millions of us battling thyroid issues, women from coast to coast are reporting their own miracle — a plan that has freed them from tiredness and stubborn pounds. It doesn’t come in a pill — it doesn’t even come from a medical doctor. Yet…

If you’ve ever been scared about what the future state of your health or economic situation could be, you’re in good company. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) most recent survey on stress in America determined that financial and health-related uncertainty are at the forefront of our worries. As we grow older, not knowing what will…

Dreaming of a homey autumn soup? Look no further than the lentil for your base. This tiny, disc-shaped legume boasts a wealth of nutrients that will help tame your blood sugar and promote good digestion. The powerful nutrients in lentils may even prevent the development of cancer and kickstart your immune system.   To assess the full range of health benefits in lentils,…

You might think of yoga as just a great practice to move around and stretch your body on a regular basis, but scientists keep uncovering new ways the ancient exercise can benefit us even more. Most recently, a study has claimed that it can help keep our brain health from declining as we age. Researchers…

Many fruits that are in season during the summer taste like the tropical vacation we wish we could go on right now. Not only can they transport our minds when we take a bite, but many of them also boast some serious anti-aging powers. We’re looking at you, papaya! The papaya is a tropical fruit…

Experts estimate that one in 10 people who contract COVID-19 will become “long haulers,” suffering from a variety of symptoms well after the acute illness is gone. But even people who recover from the virus quickly may experience some unexpected side effects: Research shows that COVID-19 may lead to temporary hair loss, gray hair, and alopecia. …