Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, helps the body burn fat for fuel. And these smoothie add-ins boost butyrate and are rich in slimming nutrients that melt fat as you sip. To flush toxins, add celery. Celery can help you stay energized even on your busiest days, thanks to its rich stores of phenolic acids. These…

After hours of tossing and turning, Melissa Bell sat up in bed, grabbed her phone from her nightstand and began checking her email. May as well get something done, she sighed wearily. An hour later, she lay back down but still couldn’t sleep. Awake when the sun came up, the Chicago native was at her wit’s end. I’m…

Aspirin, ibuprofen, and other painkillers offer welcome relief when aches flare up. They’re usually caused by inflammation, the body’s immune response to any sensed danger to the body. But if you prefer natural remedies for tackling inflammation, you’re in luck: Research suggests they can do an even better job of lowering inflammation — without the…

We all want to make sure our diet is full of nutrients that will keep us healthy as we get older. According to new research, you can help ward off age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia by eating more foods rich in a protein called cytokine. A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia measured the…

Why can somebody who earns $50K a year save as much as somebody on $100K? Assuming we’re talking about two people of similar age, stage, and circumstance, how is it possible for the lower earner to save more?  When I asked behavioral economist and psychologist Phil Slade this question, he said a “fascinating psychological phenomenon…

Carbs are one of our go-to comfort foods, so it breaks our heart to learn they may be messing with the amount of strands on our head. Luckily, we don’t have to say goodbye to all our favorite carby snacks — but it might be a good idea to skip one specific type of carbohydrates…

Those with achy legs and chronic foot pain know just how debilitating these conditions can be when it comes to getting around. Even if you’ve tried every solution imaginable for relief, from magnesium oils to orthopedic shoes, walking can still be painful if you’re dealing with one of these issues. All hope is not lost,…