If you’ve ever been called “neurotic” before, chances are, you didn’t take it as a compliment. After all, neuroticism in people is often tested by their responses to statements like “I get irritated easily,” “I worry about things,” and “I get stressed out easily.” Doesn’t sound too fun at first glance, right? But this new…

Are you feeling more emotional than usual lately? It’s understandable, of course. Whether you’ve been in quarantine for weeks or are simply exhausted by the constant news cycle surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), it can all take a serious toll on our moods. Before letting yourself spiral out of control, you might want to try a free…

You know there’s an industry devoted to telling you how to talk to strangers. Ask people open-ended questions; make sure your body language makes you approachable; nod and really listen. We’ve all read that advice.  I have too, and I’ve tried it — the result was the stranger bolting away as soon as possible, leaving…

After high blood pressure and a cardiac arrhythmia led to two mini strokes, heart surgery seemed like Gayle Nichols’ only option. Then she discovered a surprising and simple path back to health: house walking! A Medicated Life This isn’t how I imagined my retirement, Gayle Nichols, 68, sighed sadly, leaving the hospital after having a…

Turmeric: You hear about it in every health article out there these days. The orange-colored root has been used in traditional Indian cooking for centuries and is now being recognized for it’s powerful healing qualities, including its ability to fight inflammation and aid in warding off certain diseases. And now, we’ve got a totally new…

If there was ever a winter to supercharge your immunity, this is it. Read on for some simple, natural strategies to outsmart colds, the flu, and even covid-19. Heals gums with a salty rinse. A healthy mouth cuts the risk of colds, flu, and severe covid-19 symptoms by up to 50 percent, British scientists say.…

Experts have reported that the delta variant of covid-19 is much more transmissible than earlier strains of the virus. Thankfully, a year and a half after the pandemic started, science has a lot to tell us about what we should be on the lookout for in terms of early symptoms. Most recently, one study aimed…

If you’re a woman who’s been to the doctor lately, there’s a good chance you’ve been told you need to take a vitamin D supplement. Nearly half of all Americans (42 percent) are deficient in this essential nutrient, and among many demographics, including premenopausal women, those over age 65, and people with black and brown…