It always feels good to stop whatever you’re doing and take a deep breath. (Try it right now and see!) But did you know it can actually lead to a slew of health benefits? Deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure, keep your stress levels down, and curb an anxiety or panic attack — and…

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “eating for two” in reference to pregnancy weight gain, you’re definitely not alone. It’s catchy, cute, and fun — who wouldn’t want an excuse to eat more food? But pregnancy weight gain is actually a lot more complicated than simply eating more than you usually do. Unfortunately, most women don’t…

Fighting with stubborn belly fat that refuses to budge can be frustrating — especially if you’ve worked hard to make healthy diet and exercise changes. According to one doctor’s advice, you can finally nix those extra inches with two simple exercises that won’t even require you to get out of a chair. Alan Mandell, DC, a…

“No, I can’t,” Rachel reluctantly said to her youngest son. “I have a migraine.” She saw the familiar disappointment flash across his face as she trudged toward her bed for what she knew would be several hours. “I felt like it had become my mantra to say, ‘I can’t; I have a migraine.’ I knew…

If you’ve ever noticed little white spots on your arm, you may have brushed them off as no big deal (or thrown on your favorite cardi to cover them up!) — but you shouldn’t ignore them. They could be caused by the getting too much sun or aging, but they also can be a sign…

We’re all aware that eating your vegetables is important. But did you know that some provide a number of health benefits that can help prevent serious health conditions down the line? Enter: artichokes. You’re probably familiar with artichokes when you order dip at a restaurant, but this vegetable is worth adding to your plate for…

Our bodies go through an enormous amount of change during and after menopause. As we navigate the journey, being patient with ourselves (and kind to our bodies) is essential. But what’s the best way to practice self-care in our postmenopausal years? If you’re tempted to exhaust yourself with rigorous physical exercise in an attempt to get…

Being overly critical of yourself is never a good thing, which is why it’s so important to use self-love affirmations every day. As much as we want others to feel safe and nurtured no matter what setbacks they face, we tend to look at our own mishaps and errors in a far harsher way, warns…