The positive effects of exercise on health have been proven time and time again. In recent years, a growing trend in the health and fitness community has been to take a short walk after each meal to yield various health benefits. So what are the specific health...
Self-care is a commonly-heard phrase nowadays: it's a label attached to skin care products, fizzy bath bombs, yoga poses, organic foods, and more. But self-care is more than a commercialized sales buzzword. Self-care started as a way to physically take care of yourself. It then evolved...
We've all had those mornings when we just can't shake a feeling of sluggishness, even when we've technically gotten enough sleep. In an effort to perk up on tired days, many of us load up on cup after cup of coffee. But over-caffeinating can leave us...
Headaches are a common condition that many people deal with on a daily basis. Ranging from uncomfortable to downright unbearable, they can disrupt your day-to-day life. Several types of headaches exist, with tension headaches being the most common. Cluster headaches are painful...
There are few things in the food world that evoke stronger opinions than spice. Do you go for the mild salsa, the medium, or the three-alarm hot version? Fortunately for people who do love spice (and not just the fiery spice from capsaicin found in chili peppers),...
Low carbohydrate diets can be very effective for weight loss. Reducing carbs tends to reduce your appetite and cause automatic weight loss, or weight loss without the need to count calories. For some people, a low carb diet allows them to eat until fullness, feel satisfied,...
Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn't necessary for everyone. In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating unhealthy breakfast foods. However, a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and prevent you from eating too much during the rest of the day. Here...
Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. And as more people discover the benefits of meditation, so does its popularity rise. You can use meditation to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it...
Most of us know we're supposed to get an average of eight hours of sleep per night. If we're dealing with a chronic illness, we may even require more sleep to feel functional and rested the next morning. When we sleep, our body has a chance...
Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it's being at peace with who you are, having a secure network of friends, or having the freedom to pursue your dreams. Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach....
Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it's being at peace with who you are, having a secure network of friends, or having the freedom to pursue your dreams. Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach....
High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" for good reason. It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. And these diseases are among the leading causes of death in the United States. About one in three U.S. adults...
Some of the most well-known businesses and organizations out there — think Google, Nike, NASA — have realized that napping can help boost productivity. That's why many are investing in nap pods and transforming conference spaces into sleep rooms. "The idea that napping is only for...
Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain—here are 9 of them! 1 Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness Ginger appears to be...
Your body is about 60% water, give or take. You are constantly losing water from your body, primarily via urine and sweat. To prevent dehydration, you need to drink adequate amounts of water. There are many different opinions on how much water you should be drinking every...