Is a hormone malfunction making you tired? If you’re constantly battling exhaustion and experience two or more of the following symptoms, you may have too much leptin: Brain fog Trouble sleeping Energy flux Weight gain/difficulty losing weight Constant hunger Anxiety Mood swings Morning grogginess High blood pressure “Virtually all women have some degree of leptin…

It’s easy to be confused by all the contradictory health and dietary information we’re bombarded with daily. While most of us instinctively know what we should be eating — real food, not too much of it, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables — temptations, habits, and mindless eating often lead us astray.  But without…

Fall prevention in the elderly can be a difficult topic to navigate with your loved ones. It’s natural for your aging relatives to hold on to their pride as they get older, so it’s no surprise that many of them deny needing any help getting around. But according to recent research, coming up with a…

Sometimes it happens after a sneeze. Other times it happens when you go running or jogging. Many times, laughter is the biggest culprit of them all.  If you’ve ever had a bladder leak, you’re familiar with the shock, embarrassment, and humor that comes with it. (You’re also not alone: 33 million Americans suffer from overactive bladder.) Embracing these…

Most of us reach for aspirin when we’re feeling aches and pains. You might even take a low-dosage of it on a daily basis for its heart health benefits. But it turns out, that’s not the only medical boost you can get from regularly taking these pills. A new study published in the Journal of…

Do you spend your workday in front of a computer screen, consult your phone multiple times an hour from the moment you wake up till your head hits the pillow at night, and spend a fair chunk of your leisure time watching TV or streaming content on your tablet?Do you sometimes do all these things…

As we get older, it becomes increasingly important for us to make sure that we’re getting enough vitamins and minerals through our diets to keep ourselves in good health. While problems like blood sugar issues, cognitive decline, and excess weight tend to arise, eating right can help stave them off and keep us feeling our…

With the novel coronavirus still sweeping the nation, we’re all trying to stay safe and prevent it from spreading. As more and more research emerges, we’re learning how to do so in the best way, and of course, that means washing your hands often. But how long can the coronavirus really last on the skin’s…

The emergence of Omicron has made this winter difficult, to say the least. It took just a few weeks for the variant to skyrocket in the US. And as we wait and hope for Omicron to subside, another problem brews: Flurona.   What is “flurona,” exactly? “‘Flurona’ refers to the coinfection of the flu and…