It can be tough to tell whether or not we’re giving our body everything it needs. We all try to eat a balanced, clean diet — but is it enough? If you are an adult female, for instance, you require around 320 milligrams of magnesium daily. To put this in perspective, one cup of cooked quinoa … Read more
If your Thanksgiving plans include traveling, whether by plane or car, you need to know how to cope with the imminent nightmare and chaos. After all, millions of people are going to be doing the same as you. If your travel plans in the past have gone terribly wrong—or worse, if you have a history … Read more
Researchers learn more and more about Alzheimer’s every year, and some of the statistics are staggering indeed. The Alzheimer’s Association publishes an annual report detailing the complications and costs of the disease to caregivers and the health care system, and we’ve pulled out 10 of the latest facts about Alzheimer’s that you will want to know. 1. Half of … Read more
Most people suffer with mood swings from time to time, and they can become particularly troublesome for women between the onset of menstruation and the culmination of menopause. That being said, there are ways that you can treat these abrupt and often uncontrollable sudden changes in mood that can result in irritability, depression, fatigue, and … Read more
Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point where Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called “Turkey Day”. Many of us take a nap after our Thanksgiving dinner- is this caused by eating this bird? Somewhere between giving thanks and reaching for that second slice of grandma’s pumpkin pie, it hits—the … Read more
Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health. This includes fat loss, better brain function and various other amazing benefits. Here are the top 10 health benefits of coconut oil that have been experimentally confirmed … Read more
The small arteries of the brain are sensitive to elevations in blood pressure, and long-term hypertension carries the risk of injury to these small vessels, impairing blood flow and resulting in damage to or atrophy of brain tissue. As such, high blood pressure is hazardous to the brain, contributing to the development of vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, and … Read more
We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many of us truly believe that? Many of us opt to skip breakfast because we are in a rush, or we simply grab a quick yogurt or banana and head out. This kind of thinking couldn’t be more wrong! Study … Read more
It is often said that dogs are a man’s best friend, and while this is usually true, one of the hard things about our relationships with them is that they cannot easily communicate their feelings to us. This means that when they struggle with stress and anxiety, we have to be careful to pick up … Read more
Supplements could help combat nutritional deficiencies and be key to helping to improve hair growth, and improve long and healthy hair. Supplements are known for helping ward off dementia, high colds, and boost energy, but they can also help your hair health. A lack of certain nutrients can cause hair to become grey prematurely or mean it doesn’t … Read more