Healthy Aging + General Wellness

In a world where toxins are ever-present, it’s more important than ever to take care of our bodies, especially when it comes to the internal organs that work hard to cleanse and filter out waste. Our liver is a true powerhouse; it’s the second-largest organ in the human body (right after your skin) with over...

Eloise Holmes

Eloise Holmes

Health & Wellness Journalist

While previous studies have revealed the effects of additives on a substance-by-substance basis, none have investigated the effects of these additives combined. However, in a recent study, researchers looked into the potential link between combinations of commonly consumed additives and type 2 diabetes development. For the study, they analyzed the health data of more than...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Health & Wellness Journalist

Grounding, also known as earthing, connects your body directly to Earth’s natural electrical charge. This practice occurs through skin contact with the ground or specialized indoor equipment. This ancient practice is purported to transfer electrons from the Earth’s surface into your body to restore electrical balance. It’s claimed that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Corticosteroids are a class of medications widely used for their potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. For many people, these medications are life-savers. They play a crucial role in managing a diverse range of health conditions, including chronic inflammatory diseases, allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders. Corticosteroids have proven to be effective in controlling symptoms and improving...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Ginger has long been praised for its powerful health benefits and has been used for centuries against many different illnesses, infections, and conditions. Many of these health benefits have since been backed up by various studies and research, confirming ginger’s status as a health-promoting ingredient. One of the easiest ways to incorporate ginger into your...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Getting a good night’s sleep regularly is the not-so-secret weapon for good health. While scientists don’t yet fully understand all what happens in our brains and bodies during sleep, we know that it is critically important for good health. Chronically under-sleeping or chronic poor-quality sleep will have a major impact on your health. Despite this,...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

“You’re young. You’re healthy. We’re not worried about cancer.” Those words echoed in doctor’s offices 2,500 miles apart. Sarah Beran heard them in Los Angeles when she mentioned blood in her stool. Brooks Bell received the same response in North Carolina. Both women felt relieved, trusted their doctors completely, and were catastrophically wrong. Within months,...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Over many years, celebrities and beauty influencers have engaged in some unusual skin treatment trends, or just health care trends in general. Those interested in skincare trends will remember Kim Kardashian’s bloodied-face after the infamous “vampire facial” or the viral “snail mucus” beauty serum. In their pursuit of preserving youthful looks, Hollywood celebrities have begun...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast