Blood sugar issues are a major concern in the US. The CDC estimates that 34.2 million Americans (just over one in 10) currently have diabetes, while 88 million (about one in three) have prediabetes. Besides genetics, lifestyle factors can greatly affect our diabetes risk, and keeping a healthy diet is touted as one of the…

We all long to feel a deeper sense of peace and purpose, but everyday stressors like paying bills and folding laundry make it difficult to find the magic and meaning in the madness. However, scientists and religious leaders alike have found that pausing at seven specific times a day — for as little as one…

This 30-day plan offers a gentle way to help your thyroid heal while supporting the liver, lymphatic system, and digestive system. In addition to loading up on thyroid-healing foods like apples, artichokes, celery, maple syrup, garlic, berries, and spaghetti squash at meals and snacks, Anthony William, author of Medical Medium: Thyroid Healing ($19.91, Amazon), recommends…

“Am I happy enough?” This question inevitably whittles away another word until I am left with: “Am I enough?” Which is, of course, ridiculous. Quantifying emotion is about as fruitful as trying to weigh the ocean or measure my cat’s hatred for everything on the planet. It simply can’t be done. Yet still, we ask…

Trying to stay in shape in general is tough, but once passing 50, the odds can seem like they’re stacked against us. Sarcopenia, a condition in which the body starts to naturally lose muscle tissue as we age, can seem unavoidable and a little scary. But there are a few ways to fight muscle loss…

Nuts are often regarded as part of a healthy diet — and for good reason. Many nuts like almonds and walnuts contain healthy fats that play a role in everything from your brain to your heart health. What we bet you didn’t know is that there’s one type that can help you fight a number…

I have a habit of searching for the latest and greatest natural supplements to help me feel healthy all year round. However, I often find that some of the ingredients in these capsules aren’t new at all. In fact, some of them have been around for a very long time. One such ingredient that I’ve…

When it comes to trimming your middle, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Online workouts are often designed for younger women or don’t keep physical limitations in mind. Driving out to a gym takes a huge chunk of time out of your day. And why drive out into the cold weather when you can do a quick routine at home? Fortunately, you don’t need fancy machines or a…

As we get older, different aspects of our health start to naturally deteriorate. This not only causes us to look older, but also to feel more tired and less like ourselves. One of those things is sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss. Muscle loss happens as a result of the changing hormones in older age, and…