We’re all socially isolating right now, and if you’re anything like me, you might be starting to feel a little restless. Being at home all the time and giving up your normal routine can leave you feeling off. Nowadays, however, we’re lucky that there are resources out there that we can access right from our…

Getting directions, scheduling the next book club meeting, unwinding with a game of Words with Friends…our cellphones become more important every day. That’s why new research from Switzerland is so alarming: Investigators report that cellphone radiation can negatively impact memory, reducing recall by 22 percent. In fact, according to Stephen Sinatra, MD, an integrative cardiologist…

You probably already know that keeping cholesterol in check significantly lowers the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Now there’s even more reason to pay attention to your cholesterol: A new report by the Scripps Institute reveals it may also lower the risk of catching COVID-19! Study author Scott B. Hansen, Ph.D., says now’s…

There’s no doubt that a really good night’s sleep makes you feel refreshed, boosts your energy levels, and lifts your mood. It also has a huge impact on your long-term physical health, too. “Sleep is as important to your wellbeing as a healthy diet or good exercise routine,” says sleep expert Neil Stanley. “It helps…

Whether or not you’ve been sick this flu season, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a growing concern all over the world. Experts from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) say that the best way to protect yourself, however, isn’t to panic, but to be prepared.  Both organizations maintain that outbreaks…

If you’ve ever had the flu, you know how terrible the symptoms can get. Sky-high temperatures, chills, aches, and congestion can leave you feeling exhausted. But did you know that your medication could have something to do with the severity of your infection?   According to a study published in the journal Viruses, certain medications can make the influenza virus more or less active. A research team from the Norwegian…

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, and hey, now there’s even pumpkin spice Spam! Let’s admit it: We go a little crazy with the pumpkin when fall hits. But now we’ve got yet another reason to love the seasonal gourd. Introducing pumpkin seed oil, the superfood elixir with a rather impressive list of health-boosting benefits. Scientific…

I often snacked on oranges as a kid, especially during the winter months, to “build up my immune system” as my parents always encouraged. And as an adult, oranges are still one of my favorite fruits, whether I’m eating them whole or sipping a glass of OJ. But these days I reach for a blood…

What if there were one quick and simple thing you could do every morning that helped you feel less anxious, eased chronic pain, sped up weight loss, and even reversed aging? Sound too good to be true? It might not be! Research shows that turning your shower temperature down a few degrees can actually do…

Dream of waking up energized with rosy cheeks, thick hair and no headache? You’re in luck — just giving your kidneys a little TLC can do just that. The reason: Healthy kidneys filter out toxins that can make you feel draggy, down and even sick. Try these tricks. Energize with water and wine. Sipping six…