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This Is the New Recommended Age for When You Should Start Screening for Diabetes
When was the last time you got a diabetes screening? For many Americans, it could be life-saving, and it turns out that now you may need to start earlier than you previously thought. Given that roughly 13 percent of Americans have diabetes and over one-third meet the criteria for prediabetes, screenings are incredibly important for…
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The Doctor’s Appointment You Really Shouldn’t Skip During the Pandemic — But Probably Have
When the pandemic first hit the United States almost a year ago, every aspect of life was thrown into disarray. Businesses closed, people began working from home, and kids started remote learning. In the world of healthcare, many appointments were rescheduled or cancelled altogether as doctors’ offices and clinics took time to adjust. And in…
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7 Inspiring Poems That Will Help Ease Any Winter Blues
The winter blues are among us and after all the excitement of the holidays, it is completely normal to feel a little flat. It is so important to keep in tune with our mental health and do what feels right for you. Whether that be to curl up on the sofa with a cup of tea,…
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Ease Anxiety, Sleep Better, and Soothe PMS by Sipping This Delicious Herbal Tea
Anyone with an aromatherapy diffuser has likely already felt the benefits of adding in a few drops of lavender essential oil and filling their home with its calming scent. But did you know you can get similarly soothing results from sipping tea made of the herb, too? Lavender tea may ease anxiety and depression. A…
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This Little-Known Nutrient Solved One Woman’s GI Issues and Supercharged Her Weight Loss
Sandra Sweeney, a 66-year-old retired hospital administrator and grandmother of four (ages one through nine) had been overweight since her thirties. She’d dealt with chronic constipation for most of her life and never quite found a treatment that worked for her. Tired of indigestion, yo-yo dieting, and feeling like she couldn’t keep up with her…
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The Sneaky Cause of Memory Loss That Could Lead to Dementia — And 3 Ways to Prevent It
New research suggests memory loss is an early symptom of high blood pressure. Here, easy ways to lower your risk of blood pressure problems and eliminate brain blips. Hypertension has long been known as a “silent” disease, but new research shows that it does have one surprising early symptom: memory loss. “Prior research shows that…
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This Powerful Root May Increase Your Sex Drive, Improve Gut Health, and Prevent Certain Cancers
We’re all looking for new ways to protect our bodies from signs of aging as we get older. Now, there’s one supplement that may be able to do a little bit of everything: Increase your libido, help your digestive system, and so much more. Say hello to burdock root. What is burdock root? Originally found…
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10 Easy Ways to Nix Tiredness and Boost Your Energy in a Snap
Fatigue and tiredness doesn’t have to slow you down each and every day. Try these 10 science-proven tips for a quick energy boost that will revive your vim and vigor in minutes — no matter what’s causing your tiredness! 1. Peep at Pansies Next time you feel your stamina flagging, pop outside to admire the…
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Fight Diabetes, Inflammation, and Fatty Liver With This Backyard Herb
When you think of dandelions, you probably picture those pesky yellow flowers that grow on your lawn that you just can’t wait to get rid of. But as it turns out, dandelion is a revered medicinal herb that’s been used in historical traditions like Native American medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine. Modern science also tells…
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4 Expert Tips for Overcoming ‘Empathy Fatigue’ and Recharging Your Emotions
You have an amazing ability to feel deeply for others, but constantly shouldering other peoples’ pain can cause a unique form of deep exhaustion called empathy fatigue. Here, experts share how to recharge. When your phone rings, you don’t even need to look at it to know it’s another friend calling to vent about their…