Happiness is not an elusive unicorn. However, we often let things stand in the way of true contentment, like focusing too heavily on what others are doing and not tending to our own garden. Another habit we fall into is focusing on things we cannot change rather than appreciating the good things, and taking steps…

Reducing your triglycerides (TGs) — artery-clogging fats your body makes from excess sugars — can cut your stroke risk in half, New York University research reveals. And it’s easy to do! Take vitamin E. Because they are made in more than one part of the body (your liver, intestines, and fat cells), TG levels can…

A bump or rash on your face is embarrassing, but skin irritation between your legs is just plain scary. But fear not! From urethral bumps and rectal rashes to menopausal causes and topical treatments, you can get the answers you need below. I have a bump on my urethra, should I be worried? Q: I’m…

Marked by pelvic pain and frequent, painful urination, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be either a bacterial or viral infection in the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Unfortunately, postmenopausal women are more prone to UTIs than any other population because declining estrogen causes tissue in the urethra to thin, making it more prone to infection.…

While physically demanding house chores are never the most exciting tasks on the to-do list, doing them can remind us that “we’ve still got it.” As we get older, many of us take pride in our ability to keep up with strenuous activities. When it comes to one common winter activity, however, it’s important to…

Summertime usually means hitting the road for family trips, but things are obviously a lot different this year. On top of packing extra masks and hand sanitizer, it’s important to know what the COVID-19 risk level looks like both in your area and at your hopeful destination before you leave. Luckily, a group of scientists just released a simple way for us to stay updated on the number of cases across the country.  Researchers from…

Being enveloped by the elements of the forest (“forest bathing”) has been shown to improve mood and well-being by 102 percent percent! But did you know you can get the benefits without leaving the house by inhaling forest-found essential oils? Read on to discover the scent that will work best for you, then add six…

We’ve long known age is just a number, but now science has gone and proved us right. New research suggests that our biological age might not be as big of a factor in determining how long we’ll live — and thanks to a team of Yale scientists, there might soon be a blood test to…

Did you know that Americans pay twice as much for their prescriptions as people in other developed countries, where pharmaceuticals are more tightly regulated? That’s because here, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), by law, cannot consider the price of any drugs it may approve for sale — even when their development was financed with…

Keeping our spirits up has proven to be a little more difficult in recent months. And with the number of COVID-19 cases rising again in multiple states, we’re all still doing our best to stay safe. Despite our recent struggles, researchers say getting (or staying) physically active is a way to ensure that we keep…