The importance of having a normal vaginal pH isn’t exactly happy hour talk — but it’s something every woman needs to keep in mind if she wants a healthy and happy “downstairs” region. Many women can have their pH thrown off without even realizing it, which could possibly lead to vaginal infections, according to Lauren…

Trimming as little as 15 points off your blood pressure can cut your heart attack risk by 60 percent. And it’s easy! Here are five simple tips.  Dip into guacamole. A medium avocado packs 1,000 mg. of potassium — a mineral that relaxes and opens arteries, so your heart can pump blood more easily to…

Summer used to be such fun: swimming, building sandcastles, romping in the park. And while today’s go-go-go schedules can make it seem impossible to frolic like we once did, a slew of research finds that being playful has a powerful ability to conquer stress.  In German studies, people who exhibit high levels of playfulness are…

The benefits of heat therapy are well-known to those with conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. From soothing sore muscles to relieving tension, heating pads increase blood flow throughout the body, making them a dream for aches and pains. One area of the body in particular that benefits greatly from this kind of treatment is…

As anyone who tunes into Live! With Kelly and Ryan on a daily basis knows, host Kelly Ripa maintains an incredible figure. At 48, she hasn’t changed a bit since her early days acting with hubby Mark Consuelos on All My Children. So, what’s her secret to staying so fit? Obviously, Ripa spends plenty of…

How often do you end your work days feeling completely drained before you’ve even made it home? After juggling different tasks for hours at work, the idea of doing something simple such as making dinner or getting a load of laundry done can feel daunting. But letting that kind of stress build up isn’t just…

If you’ve ever struggled with managing your weight, you’ve probably noticed how hard it is to choose the right diet. Quick-fix fad diets don’t usually work, and finding an eating plan that works in the long term can be tricky. However, one of the most popular ways to drop pounds these days — counting macros…

If you’ve been feeling anxious lately, you may have heard about the brain-tingling sensation “ASMR” as a possible stress reliever. Then again, ASMR is a relatively new internet phenomenon, so it’s not quite as mainstream as mindfulness or listening to music for stress relief. But according to new research, ASMR might actually be more helpful…

If even after a long, exhausting day of cleaning up after the kids and being unappreciated at work, you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t fret! Sure, you could turn to a nice glass of red wine or a good book, but not many of us have the time for that in our busy schedules. Luckily,…