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…

As we get older, we just have to accept that we’ll become more forgetful and have “senior moments,” right? Not according to neuroscience expert Patrick K. Porter, PhD, who shared a few of his go-to tips to help improve our memory and overall brain health. “When you think about ancient tribes, they didn’t place all…

Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause for serious, long-term disability. People most at risk for strokes are those over 65, smokers, and those with high-blood pressure and heart disease. Another risk factor: a family history of mini-strokes, also known as a transient ischemic attacks (TIA). What…

We often think of our medications as treating just one ailment. But wouldn’t it be nice if some of them did double duty?  Citicoline, a drug that is naturally found in the body, is commonly used to treat a number of brain injuries and illnesses. For quite some time, doctors have prescribed it for strokes,…

If you’re carrying a few (or more than a few) extra pounds and would love to be able to fit into your favorite pair of pants again, keep up with your grandchildren, or just feel better about your body, then you’ve probably already spent time searching for the best weight loss programs for women. With…

As any woman who is currently going through menopause knows, it can be difficult to navigate through all the different stages. Technically speaking, there are three stages: first perimenopause, which actually comes in two halves and lasts for roughly three to four years; then a shift into actual menopause; and finally post-menopause. Finding out which…

If 2019 was the year you promised yourself you’d make your way into a yoga class, we don’t blame you. Health professionals everywhere are touting yoga for it’s myriad health benefits: From lowering your blood pressure to taming your stress response, yoga is known to have so many positive effects on the body and mind.…

She may have been young, fit, and healthy, but she still had a heart attack at the early age of 35. Margaret Kilby, 51, from Sydney, Australia, shares her story. If someone were to tell you to imagine a heart attack, what would be the first image to spring to mind? There’s a high chance…

As we get older, we know that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help us live longer. But what about foods that accelerate aging? Apparently, there’s a specific type that’s wreaking havoc on our bodies — ultra-processed food. You’re probably already aware that gorging on a frozen pizza every night isn’t the best…