Until now, there’s been some confusion about the causes of early menopause, especially in regard to exercise. Some research has suggested that women who are more physically active are at a lower risk of menopause before 45, while other findings have pointed to the exact opposite conclusion. But a recent study may finally help clear…

There’s been evidence to support the long-standing notion that a woman’s diet before pregnancy affects her chances of conceiving, and reports continue to bolster this point. The most recent was a study that looked at the relationship between fast-food and fruit consumption prior to pregnancy. Researchers found that consuming too much fast food and too…

Some 74 percent of us say we’ve been spending more time on our computer or in front of the TV these past few months, forcing us to slouch every day. But this depressed posture is an increasingly common trigger of depressed moods, reveals Erik Peper, PhD, a professor of holistic health at San Francisco State…

On the last Sunday in March, the clocks go forward one hour, which means we are left with one less hour of darkness. However, that doesn’t mean your sleep has to suffer. Bensons for Beds and The Sleep School have developed a few helpful tips on how to prepare your body so you still achieve…

Feeling fatigued? Eating the right foods can perk you right up. Check out this list of revitalizing foods that will supercharge your spring pep. Bell peppers boost focus. Adding a cup of red bell peppers to your daily diet could boost your focus, concentration, and recall by 33 percent in five days. That’s the word…

Have you ever attended a friend’s outdoor barbecue and wondered, “Why do mosquitoes only bite me?” (If so, you’re probably dreading any upcoming Labor Day shindigs, which might require spending hours in the sun being eaten alive by these pesky bloodsuckers.) It appears as though some species of mosquitoes exhibit a preference when it comes…

Wallet, keys, cell phone, face mask — this has become the “new normal” checklist that runs through our minds before leaving the house as the pandemic continues. But have you been struggling with loose face masks that never seem to fit quite fit right?   Aside from probably just feeling uncomfortable, it can also leave you more vulnerable to nasty germs floating around that…

With each step she took toward her apartment building, Alison Pena’s chest grew tighter until she felt like she could barely breathe. As she stood at the entrance, the memories were too hard to face, and she couldn’t go in. She reached for her phone, called her friend and said, “I’m not doing well, can…

We all want to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, yet amid the onslaught of information circulating right now, it can be hard to tease out what is true and useful. That’s why we asked top doctors to cut through the confusion and offer up common-sense strategies to stay healthy and safe. Claim: Gargling with…