If you’re from Alaska, you probably know all about fireweed already. For the rest of us, though, this vibrant wildflower might be a bit more mysterious. The United States Department of Agriculture describes the blooms as a “showy wildflower” that thrives in open meadows, along streams, roadsides, and forest edges. Especially lucky areas can find…

You know ‘good’ HDL cholesterol keeps your heart healthy, and now research reveals it does the same for your brain! In fact, Japanese scientists say high HDL levels slash dementia risk by as much as 64 percent. Here, the easy natural health boosters that ward off brain atrophy or “senior moments,” protect against heart disease,…

With all the suggested supplements, tips, and endless “how-tos” to sift through, the search for better sleep can often feel overwhelming. But a new study may have found the culprit behind our slumber troubles: salt. The study, presented at the Seventeenth International Conference on Endothelin, showed that large amounts of sodium disrupted the circadian rhythms…

The fall is a great time to take advantage of all that nature has to offer. We get pretty excited about all the seasonal vegetables that are abundant this time of year. One of my personal favorites is butternut squash. Butternut squash is not only delicious, but it’s loaded with health benefits for aging women.…

If you’ve recently had COVID-19, you know how debilitating the symptoms can be. Fatigue and shortness of breath can linger well after the acute illness is gone. And even if most of your symptoms subside, it could take a while before you feel 100 percent yourself. Recovering from COVID-19 looks different for everyone. But no…

Taking care of your teeth and gums helps keep your heart healthy, and Swedish researchers say it can also protect against arthritis and cut cancer risk 50 percent. How? Healthy teeth and gums are resistant to bacterial buildup, so those troublemakers are less likely to enter your bloodstream and spread through your body. Besides brushing…

Is it better to sleep in the same bed as your spouse or snooze separately? The question has been up for debate over the years, but a new study has some surprising results for couples who prefer to hit the hay on their own. Although there are a lot of romantic notions about drifting off…

If you’re trying to commit to a healthier lifestyle, cutting out sugar is a great first step. High consumption of added sugar is associated with weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. By contrast, eating less sugar has been linked to weight loss in low-calorie diets. But if you have a sweet tooth, we have some…