Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, and happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s...

It turns out the love-it-or-hate-it cruciferous veggie that’s prevented countless young children from earning their dessert has an extensive amount of health benefits. Don’t limit broccoli’s merit to just the head- broccoli stalks, leaves, and sprouts are not to be taken lightly. The next time you see a grocery store selling broccoli heads without the...

Are you the one who’s always adding extra hot peppers to your sub at lunch? Are you always reaching for the extra-spicy salsa on the grocery store shelf? If this sounds like you, then you’ll be pleased to know that your penchant for a little kick in your meals is doing more for you than simply...

Fibromyalgia is a tricky condition to diagnose and an even trickier one to treat. The painful condition that affects women more often than men isn’t even widely recognized throughout the medical community, making the hunt for treatments a slow-going process. However, a team of researchers point to one potential treatment as a viable option for...

Navigating the waters of high-energy options can be tough because so many companies will try to get you to take their “energy products” and supplements. But when you’re trying to eat foods that give you real energy and avoid all of the man-made junk out there, it can be confusing. Which foods are energy boosters,...

Consumers may want to be more decisive when purchasing or ordering their favorite drinks. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the recall of 28 drinks due to harmful chemicals, drugs, or bacteria that pose significant health risks. Here is an overview of each drink and the associated health risks. Schweppes Zero...

Gin, a flavored spirit sourced mainly from juniper berries, holds a unique place in the world of alcohol. While it’s important to note that alcohol, in general, should be consumed in moderation and is not a healthy food, gin offers some interesting potential benefits when compared to other spirits. Here are seven ways gin might...

Smelly urine is usually not a problem, especially if there are no other symptoms. The odor can come and go and vary in intensity depending on what you’re eating or drinking. However, it may be a sign of more serious conditions. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent smelly pee at home. But if there are...

Most of us probably know what Aloe Vera is. Chances are, you’ve used some kind of aloe gel after too much sun left you with red, irritated skin. However, there are actually so many more benefits that the aloe plant brings to your health beyond sunburn relief. 8 Benefits of Aloe Vera Everyone Needs to...

Do you ever have those days where you leave home only to be hit by a reality you haven’t noticed in a while? Everyone’s walking around with raccoon eyes and blank stares on their faces, looking unkempt and sluggish, seeming like they’ve kind of given up… It’s not just you who has been noticing. Just...

Many of us grew up eating oatmeal, also known as porridge, for breakfast. Especially those of us from cold-climate places, we know how warm and inviting a bowl of hot oats can be on a cold winter morning. We’ve also been taught that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast, particularly for those with heart problems. Recently,...

Everyone wants to eat healthily, but that is much harder than we think, especially when these 17 junk foods taste so good. But you need to resist! These are some of the worst food choices in the whole country. You need to avoid them as much as possible, your body will thank you for it!...