Banana peel tea might not sound, well, all that a-peel-ing at first. But it turns out, there are some pretty great anti-aging nutrients tucked inside the outer part of the fruit that typically end up tossed in the trash. Dermatologist Mamina Turegano, MD, shared the unusual brew on her TikTok page, and we’ve been obsessed…

We may be nearing the end of summer, but that’s usually when the weather decides to crank the heat up even higher for a few more scorchers. All that sweat and friction from walking around in shorts, skirts, and dresses can quickly lead to thigh chafing. Luckily, we can pick up an expert-approved remedy at…

This has been a pretty awful flu season for the whole country; there’s no doubt about it. But in our minds, the only thing worse than a bad flu season is people taking advantage of all the sickness going around by selling fraudulent products claiming to treat the flu. Running a horrific health scam like…

We doubt anyone really needs another reason to eat potatoes, but a new study has provided us all with the perfect excuse to add a side of spuds to our next meal. According to researchers, potatoes can help lower blood pressure levels. Scientists at Purdue University shared the exciting news after observing a group of…

Bitter food often gets a bad reputation for being less fun to eat than purely sweet or savory options. However, according to research, those who enjoy chowing down on things like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and leafy greens are more likely to not only maintain a lower weight, but also have overall better health. It’s not…

“Fatty liver,” short for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), afflicts more than 80 percent of women over 45 and causes symptoms like fatigue, body aches, and brain fog. It occurs when too much fat is stored in the liver, and folks who carry extra pounds or have high cholesterol are at greater risk. Weight loss…

Mary Kidwell sat in the ER hooked up to an IV — again! The Sheldon, Illinois, retired surgical nurse had been suffering with chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) her whole life. She never knew when they were going to hit — she’d just suddenly start feeling the telltale pressure and heaviness in her bladder and find…

Many who suffer from heartburn turn to OTC proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid to keep flares in check. But a recent study out of Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles suggests PPIs increase the risk of getting sick from COVID-19 by blocking production of stomach acid, which kills coronaviruses in the gut. Fortunately,…

Getting older can be tough on our bodies, but it doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. As long as we have the right nutrients in our diets, we can combat a lot of age-related health conditions and beauty woes. One important factor is getting the right kind of protein; more specifically, the right kinds…

If ticks are bugging you this season, new research may have the perfect solution to keeping those pests away. The best part? It’s some age-old advice that’s finally getting new scientific recognition. The tick prevention trick involves spraying your clothing with permethrin, which is a pesticide that is chemically similar to the chrysanthemum plant. In…