What we put into our bodies matters, especially when it comes to maintaining our brain health. We want to keep our brains and our memory functioning for as long as possible, so it’s important that we eat the right foods. But with so much information out there, what’s really the best diet for avoiding memory…

The winter season can be hard for many of us, but there are plenty of things you can do to keep your spirits updespite the cold gray weather. Check out the list below for some of our favorite tips. Tips for Banishing the Blues 1. Perform an act of kindness for someone else. This can…

You’ve probably heard the phrase “intuitive eating” flying around lately, but what exactly is it? Well, think back to when the kids you know were babies (before they got picky) and they would happily chow down on food as long as they still felt hungry. As soon as that hunger was gone, they’d refuse to…

Does the pressure of deadlines and presentations have your shoulders tensed up in knots? Does your boss breathing down your neck give you nightmares? Well, new research suggests it may be time to invest in a small plant for your desk. Researchers from a University in Japan set out to discover whether plants could offer…

You’re likely seeing a lot of hand-washing advice out there in response to the coronavirus outbreak. It’s being drilled into our heads that the most important thing we can do to help stop the spread of germs is wash our hands regularly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s best to lather them…

Worrying about aging? Cutting-edge research reveals that black currant seed oil can help treat — and even stave off — a slew of age-related woes, including heart disease, cancer, joint pain, hot flashes, dry eyes, weight gain, and thinning hair. Extracted from a berry native to Europe and Asia, black currant seed oil (Buy on…

It might be difficult to believe that rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash could somehow affect anything other than your teeth and gums. But a new study suggests that those who gargle may be hindering the blood pressure-lowering benefits you get from working out. Previous studies have shown that the mouthwash ingredient chlorhexidine raised blood pressure in…

If you want to improve your memory function, it’s time to go the distance! Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have discovered that if you are at risk of Alzheimer’s and exercise at medium-intensity daily, you are less likely to develop the disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, set out to…

There’s been plenty of buzz around apple cider vinegar (ACV) in recent years. You may have seen it recommended for various ailments, and thanks to its promised health benefits, ACV has become quite popular. But this isn’t just another wellness trend without any science to back it up: Studies around ACV seem to confirm that…

Energy levels suffering? Weight packing on? It could be your thyroid. The goods news is, you can help boost your thyroid right at home. UCLA researchers say giving your winter-weary thyroid a little tune-up can heighten your health, happiness, and focus — and double slimming too! Sprinkle on nuts. Adding 1⁄3 cup of nuts to your…