Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Dementia is a condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with Alzheimer’s being the most common form. It is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, memory loss, and impaired reasoning and judgment. While genetics and environmental factors play a role in the development of dementia, lifestyle choices also contribute significantly to one’s risk. Dementia...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Water is an essential element of life, with approximately 60% of our body comprising water. It plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including nutrient transportation, temperature regulation, lubrication, and shock absorbency. Given its significance, there has been a rising trend suggesting that drinking water first thing in the morning yields numerous health benefits....

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Managing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, may soon become more advanced and personalized thanks to innovative tools like oxygen chambers and wearable technology. Recent research presented at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress highlights these potential breakthroughs, offering new hope for the millions of individuals living with IBD. Revolutionizing IBD...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Cardamom, often called the “queen of spices,” is renowned for its unique aroma and versatility in culinary traditions worldwide. Beyond its culinary appeal, cardamom offers numerous health benefits backed by research, from aiding digestion to promoting weight loss and supporting heart health. Here’s why you should consider adding this powerful spice to your daily diet....

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Should non-alcoholics quit drinking? Maybe. Alcohol seems to have permeated through modern culture. There’s drink for every occasion, including celebrating good news or recovering from bad news. But that doesn’t necessarily make people alcoholics. So is there a reason for casual and social drinkers to go sober? Youtuber Evan discovered many after quitting alcohol for...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

The guidelines for defining healthy blood pressure levels have seen significant updates in recent years. In 2017, leading health organizations including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, alongside nine other health organizations, revised the criteria for diagnosing hypertension. These changes have important implications for individuals of all age groups and have...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist