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How Yoga Can Help Fight Off Constant Fatigue
Ninety percent of women over 40 have inflamed, tight fascia, says Harvard-trained women’s health expert Sara Gottfried, MD. The web of tissue envelops and connects our muscles, blood vessels, nerves, bones, and organs. But as we age, inflammation, muscle underuse and poor posture cause tightness, creating sticky, scar-like adhesions. Says Dr. Gottfried, “As fascia gets…
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Higher Levels of Vitamin D Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
Vitamin D is known for being the “sunshine” vitamin, because sunlight is such a great source of this immunity-boosting, bone-friendly nutrient. But could vitamin D also help protect you from some horrible diseases? A March 2018 study out of Japan might shed some new “light” on a possible link between the vitamin and a lower…
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Uterine Fibroids: Everything You Need to Know About Treatment and Prevention
Being a woman is no walk in the park. The list of issues a woman can experience during her lifetime is extensive. But luckily, with expert advice and a little self-care, problems like uterine fibroids don’t have to weigh us down. With that in mind, we teamed up with U by Kotex partner Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN, MD,…
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Got Back Pain? This Free App Developed by Doctors Can Help You Beat It Forever
Back pain, whether it’s sudden or chronic, can be tough to navigate. In fact, it’s said that back pain is the most common cause of work disability in the world. According to two Norwegian doctors, many people can be afraid to exercise when they have lower back pain, which only makes the situation worse. They…
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Taking Too Much of This Common Vitamin May Cause Vision Loss and Liver Damage
Vitamins and supplements are a part of many of our daily health regimens. After all, when you’re trying to live a long, healthy life, getting the right nutrients is super important! However, research shows that taking too much of certain vitamins, like niacin, could have potentially harmful side effects. What is Niacin? Niacin is a…
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These Popular Snacks Could Increase Your Risk of Heart-Related Death by 57%
Figuring out what to eat for your next mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or post-dinner snack? According to new research, you may want to pause before you reach for those crackers, potato chips, pretzels, or other starchy snacks. In the Journal of the American Heart Association, a new study looked into meal and snack patterns to see how…
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This Common Ingredient Causes Weight Gain, Diabetes, Fatty Liver, and More
Packaged and processed foods can contain hidden ingredients that wreak havoc on our health. This applies even to foods that are marketed as “healthy,” like protein bars and drinks, cereals, and salad dressings. And if you want to protect yourself from extra weight gain, liver problems, heart complications, and blood sugar imbalances, you need to…
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Adding These Superfood Seeds to Water Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Digestion
Chia seeds are a healthy addition to any diet. These tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch, but a new trend suggests that adding them to water and drinking it could help you lose weight. The chia seed water trend has been circling around Tik Tok thanks to user @happyandhealtholivia. To make it, all you…
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Experts Debunk Common Myths About the Flu Shot — And Reveal Other Ways to Stay Healthy
It’s that time of year again when we constantly hear reminders to get our flu shots. But lots of folks out there are still resistant to the idea — with some adamantly refusing to get the shots at all. Recent research may shed some light on why so many people are ignoring the warnings from…
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Can Braving a Cold Shower Really Help You Lose Weight?
The idea of taking a cold shower is usually reserved for pranks or juvenile jokes about feeling, ahem, over-amorous. Most of us would probably rather go without a good rinse than withstand frigid temperatures while trying to scrub ourselves clean, especially in the winter. If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, though, you might…