Walking down the oil aisle at the grocery store can feel dizzying. There are many types of cooking oils, from all sorts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Many home chefs want to choose the healthiest oil for their food; unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple. There is no one perfect, healthy oil since they all...
For many people, the term “wellness culture” is synonymous with the American health-obsessed culture, but the two are different. While it may seem like an overused buzzword, there is a difference between living a healthy and a wellness lifestyle. While the push for people to take charge of their health is amazing, this rhetoric has...
Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it’s not the healthiest of habits. Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but a...
Eliminating sugar from your diet can have a transformative effect on your health. From managing weight to improving heart health, the benefits are numerous. Here are ten things that happen when you stop eating sugar. 1. Helps Manage Weight Cutting out added sugars can significantly aid in weight management. Added sugars are high in calories...
As of May 2021, there have been over a dozen cases of liver injuries caused by turmeric supplements reported to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The number may be higher since some incidents may have gone unreported. Meanwhile, turmeric teas and supplements are popular, since they contain a compound...
Which child’s lunchbox would be complete without the much-loved peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Over the decades, it has proven to be a firm favorite – not just in the United States but in many countries across the globe. But, how healthy are PB&J sandwiches, and what happens to your body if you eat one...
Signs of stroke may be subtle but they always require immediate medical attention. The acronym FAST is used to remember the most common symptoms, such as a drooping face, inability to lift both arms and slurred speech. The T stands for time since you should call for help immediately, even if the symptoms went away...
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide, known for their sweet taste, convenient packaging, and impressive nutritional profile. From boosting heart health to aiding digestion, these berries offer a myriad of health benefits that make them a must-have in your diet. Whether you enjoy them on their own, in smoothies, or as part...
Life is never the same after a heart attack. The medical care that follows often includes diet and lifestyle advice to prevent another cardiovascular event in the future. However, a new study indicates that doctors shouldn’t end there. Many heart attack survivors may benefit from emotional and mental health care as well. Depression and Anxiety...
Constipation, or the inability to have a bowel movement, affects approximately twenty percent of the population [1]. It can range in severity and can be mildly inconvenient all the way to downright painful. Luckily, there are several foods that help make you poop, which could kick-start your bowels and get you back to regularity. What...
How many of us monitor our sleep posture? We have a favorite position; we fall asleep and that’s generally as far as it goes. However, sleep position can have profound implications not only for the quality of sleep but also for long-term health. Indeed, in the worst-case scenarios, a bad sleep posture may be slowly...
If there was one thing you could do to improve all aspects of your life, one thing that would improve everything else in a profound way… would that intrigue you? We focus so much on yo-yo diets, calorie counting, fitness trackers, and finding the latest lifehacks on social media, that we end up overlooking the...
