It’s not hard to understand why people gain weight, right? If we consume more calories than we burn, we’ll put on pounds. Want to slim down? Eat less and move more. It’s what we’ve heard for years, but researchers recently offered a new perspective that turns that thinking on its head. Could it be that…

Being quarantined at home means a lot of us are snacking a little more often than usual. It can be a good thing, though — as long as we’re reaching for the right foods. Of all the snack options we have available to us, experts say that pecans can help us boost our health in…

We’ve all heard high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease, but here’s another reason to keep levels in check: High blood pressure can sap the immune system and affect your risk for COVID-19. “With high blood pressure, the heart can’t pump blood as effectively”, explains cardiologist Steven Gundry,…

Do you always have a bottled water on hand in your car? Many people do because of the convenience. It’s easy to grab a sip instead of having to pop into a store. Plus, buying bottles in bulk helps you avoid a hefty up-charge on individual ones. But besides the obvious environmental problems that single-use bottles cause, if you leave them in the heat…

Live, laugh, love. The mantra on your coworker’s coffee cup taunts you as you wearily sip your own java. If it were only that simple, you think, bracing yourself for a day of nonstop to-do’s. Being in a positive frame of mind is easier said (or written on the side of a cup) than done.…

Thanks to high school biology — not to mention life experience! — we all know what a key role estrogen plays in our body, from prepping for reproduction to keeping bones strong, protecting the heart and maintaining healthy cholesterol. And many of us also know the effects of dropping estrogen levels as the years go…

We all know eating habits play a huge role in our overall health, but a recent study looking at longevity has broken down just how many minutes certain foods can add to our life — yes, down to the minute — and how many others take away. Researchers from the University of Michigan recently published…

Bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain… CDC scientists say one in three of us may be infected with an intestinal parasite thanks to imported produce, contaminated water and international travel. “Parasites can also make you feel achy, tired, and blue,” says Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD. Here are four easy ways avoid them and kill them off fast……