· 4 min read
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. This may be shocking for those who know how common this ailment is. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age, but it can also begin for people under the age of 65. For those stricken with the disease, the symptoms, such as memory loss, only worsen […]
· 6 min read
Three years ago, I suddenly developed a strange rash on my face, on one side of my chin. It looked suspiciously like eczema. I couldn’t imagine what it could be. I was meticulous about my diet and had already cut out gluten, dairy, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), commercial meat, and even most refined sugar. I […]
· 8 min read
Every vitamin plays an important role in our health. There is one, however, that seems to work overtime. It helps us to maintain healthy bones, regulates the growth of our body’s tissues, and strengthens our immune systems. This vitamin is readily available to us in our daily lives and yet almost 40% of North Americans […]
· 10 min read
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight, and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, a number of studies […]
· 5 min read
As our population continues to age, loneliness among senior citizens is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to a report conducted by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Ageing, nearly thirty percent of older adults in the United States live alone. That equates to almost fourteen million people [1]. Researchers are quick […]
· 5 min read
Imagine waking up and finding that you no longer have arms or legs. Or part of your face. This happened to Tom Ray in 1999 at the age of 38. Before this, the former corporate banker was opening up a business with his wife Nic, who was pregnant at the time, when he developed sepsis. […]
· 6 min read
While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future? One school in Baltimore is […]
· 6 min read
Inflammation in our bodies has a good side and a bad side. On one hand, it helps to heal wounds and fight infections. When that inflammation becomes chronic, however, it starts to do more harm than good. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to reduce inflammation in our bodies and combat chronic illness. One of […]
· 7 min read
A lot of the health advice doctors and nutritionists give to us isn’t all that exciting. Eat more vegetables, drink more water, exercise, and avoid excessive amounts of refined sugar and fat. For many, it would be a dream come true to find out that burgers and fries were just as healthy as salads, and […]
· 9 min read
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel and think.That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role in […]
· 12 min read
It is commonly assumed that it takes 10,000 tries to become a master at something. If that’s true, then anyone who’s made it past 90 years old must be true masters at life. They’ve experienced all of the tears, fear, extreme happiness, and utter sadness that comes with each phase of life, and they have […]
· 6 min read
Most of us can’t imagine setting a world record for athletics – let alone doing it years after we’ve already turned 100. Truthfully, most of us can’t even fathom being able to still walk at that age if we even make it that far. Julia “The Hurricane” Hawkins, however, is challenging everything we’ve ever thought […]
