Walking doesn’t get nearly as much attention as other workouts for health benefits, but that might be a huge oversight. New research has found that adding just 10 more minutes of simple physical activity to your day — such as walking — can greatly benefit your heart health. The August 2018 research published in Journal…

Why do women live longer than men? Theories abound. Some say it’s because estrogen lowers the risk of heart disease. Others say women have stronger immune systems. Still others believe that men are more likely to take risks. But after studying a community on the island of Sardinia in Italy, psychologist and longevity researcher Susan Pinker developed a different theory: Your life expectancy has everything…

The next time the waiter asks you if you would like any pepper on your salad, think twice before you say no! As the world’s most traded spice, black pepper is certainly recognized for its potent flavor and the ability to elevate almost any savory dish. However, it’s not often recognized for its health benefits. …

When things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped, it can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under our feet. Whether it’s getting this close to landing a dream job — only to lose out in the end — or realizing that our forever relationship actually has an expiration date, there’s no doubt…

Women’s stress levels have risen by 44 percent since 2019, causing an uptick in mitochondrial burnout, says integrative health expert Fred Pescatore, MD. He estimates the condition impacts over 90 percent of women. Mitochondria are cellular structures that serve as power plants in cells, but chronic stress causes the adrenal glands to work overtime and…

After being sidelined by debilitating chronic pain known as complex regional pain syndrome for years, one woman discovered the remedy that restored her vitality and eased her pain more effectively than medication! Tracey snuggled up in a hospital bed next to her daughter, who was ill with tonsillitis. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an excruciating pain…

Whether you have diabetes or not, keeping your blood sugar under control is important for your overall health. Blood sugar comes from the food we eat, and it’s transported throughout the body to be used as energy. Any excess sugar that doesn’t get used typically gets stored as fat and can cause issues for your…

Weight gain, bloat, fatigue, headaches, indigestion… For as many as 90 percent of women,  these troublesome symptoms are caused by a little-known but easily remedied condition called acid overload, says Robert O. Young, PhD, co-author of The pH Miracle. This acid overload is the result of diets high in acid-forming foods like sugar, white flour, meat and prepackaged…