These natural strategies will help you boost immunity to ward off fall illnesses, plus help you feel great right now, too! Cuts Cortisol: A Stroll Outside Gentle 20-minute nature walks daily bring a more powerful immunity boost than long, intense workouts, energizing immune cells for up to 12 hours per stroll and cutting your risk…

Consider this: If you collected all the microbes in your body, they would weigh about three pounds — about as much as your brain! And those tiny bacteria, which live mostly in the gut, are just as vital to your health as your brain is: Groundbreaking new research is showing that the trillions of microorganism…

Fresh summer fruits make for great snacks that can also help you feel your best! Take a look at how these health-boosting in-season picks. Ache Ender A yummy way to ward off discomfort: Savor a cup of blueberries daily. Canadian scientists say these sweet treats brim with antioxidants (delphinidin, malvidin and kaempferol) that reduce inflammation…

When we think of hormones, it’s easy to think back to our teenage years, when pimples were our biggest drama, or pregnancy, when mood swings and cravings are out of control. But up until menopause, women have a daily relationship with their hormones, and while for some it can be relatively drama-free, for others, hormone…

We all remember learning how to hold a pen back in our school days. Could the proper grip of a writing utensil really be a dying art form? According to a new report from England, some doctors are warning parents that kids are starting to have trouble holding pens the right way because of all…

Need an instant mood booster? Before you reach for the chocolate and scroll through the puppy videos, pour yourself a glass of water. A recent poll suggests that proper hydration may be the key to better moods and increased happiness. The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Bosch home appliances, and it assessed the…

If you have diabetes or are otherwise looking to keep your blood sugar levels under control, choosing the right sweetener can be tricky. There are so many options out there and between the different tastes and proclaimed side effects, it’s often difficult to determine which one to choose. However, a growing body of research suggests…

It’s harder to maintain high levels of energy and a sunny mood if you’re constantly having trouble sleeping. Studies show that many of us fail to get adequate shut-eye despite following expert advice, such as setting a sleep-time routine, avoiding electronics at night and keeping the bedroom cool and dark. In desperation, we’re increasingly reaching…

Ugh, there’s nothing more annoying than a stiff neck throwing off your groove. Whether you have a sore neck from sleeping, driving, or just sitting at the computer too long, this pesky problem is irritating at best and agonizing at worst. (Who else has had a neck so sore it hurt to turn your hea?)…

Every year, there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, lung, colon, and prostate cancers combined, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About one in five Americans will get skin cancer by the age of 70, and the biggest risk factor is ultraviolet light — a type of radiation that comes from the…