Cranberry juice may not be the cure-all we always thought it was. As reported by BBC News, in 2018 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) — the public health organization of the United Kingdom — began the process of drafting new guidelines regarding the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). While previous…

Life is hard — and some days, it just plain old stinks. When it feels like nothing is going right and your best efforts to turn your day around have failed, don’t despair. Though the “1-2-3 Strategy” isn’t an elixir that will solve all your problems (trust us, we’re still looking for that), it will…

Do you start feeling lethargic around the same time every day? Uncover the reason for your daily slump — and the body-clock secrets that guarantee nonstop energy. Groggy midmorning? Try knitting. Wish midmorning naps were a “thing”? That’s because your brain’s prefrontal cortex, which helps you stay clearheaded and focused, is experiencing an early day dip in…

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, you’re definitely not alone. Experts estimate that three out of four women will have one at some point in their lives. A majority of these cases, however, despite being super frustrating and uncomfortable, are described as “uncomplicated.” If an uncomplicated yeast infection can be so itchy and intensely…

Not long ago, I decided to give up dairy (for the most part). And while I still indulge in a piece of chocolate here and there, letting go of dairy has had some major benefits. It cleared up my skin, I’ve had less digestive trouble, less brain fog, and more energy! But even though it’s…

Cheese is one of life’s greatest gifts — and greatest temptations. For some people, there’s nothing like biting into a creamy, soft cheese to turn their day around. But according to experts, eating some of these delicious cheeses can become hazardous to our health as we get older. A recent web post for the Mayo…

Did you know your doctor is supposed to ask you to sit quietly for five minutes before taking your blood pressure? Yeah, we didn’t either — and we can’t remember a single time we’ve been asked to do that. According to Paul Whelton, a cardiovascular specialist at the Tulane University School of Public Health, medical…

How to relieve stress is always a concern, but in summer, the stakes—like the temps—seem higher. But breakthrough science reveals an easy way to bring on calm when summer’s jam-packed days send stress soaring: tapping into the brain’s parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). “The irritable feelings we experience when stressed are triggered by the sympathetic nervous…

We owe a lot to nonstick pans: easier sautéing, smoother frying, and best of all, less cleanup time after cooking. But do we also owe them that stubborn five pounds around our middle that keeps coming back? A recent study from Harvard researchers found a link between this convenient cookware and weight gain. The February…