Ryan Benson
WHAT IT IS: Kefir is a milk drink made with cow, sheep, or goat milk and fermented with kefir grains composed of lactic acid bacteria and yeast. You can also use soy, coconut, or the milk of some seeds and nuts. It is similar to yogurt with a creamy consistency and slightly sour taste. Kefir … Read more
Aging increases the chance for stroke, but current research finds that olive oil is a major contributor in stroke prevention. Those with high-intake levels can reduce their risk by more than 40 percent. The study, published in Neurology, followed 7,625 people divided into three groups, with “no use,” “moderate use,” and “intensive use” of … Read more
In heated little rooms, Finns gave birth, American Indians experienced spiritual cleansing, and the Romans scrubbed their bodies after a tough day building the empire. We know them as saunas and steam baths, Middle Easterners call them hammam, and the Russians love their banya—all hot boxes that serve to ease stiff muscles, soothe away arthritic … Read more
Apparently, our eyes do not just serve to help us discover the outside world, but they are also able to tell a lot about what is going on inside our body. These are 8 ways in which our eyes reveal something related to our health: Sudden Double Vision, Dim Vision, or Loss of Vision These … Read more
In order for the body to operate properly, every organ needs to be at the top of its game and performing ideally. This is especially true for the liver, an organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, secured by the ribs. Here are a few tips to identify liver disease. The liver gets … Read more
The Route to Long-Term Cardiovascular Health PRACTICAL CHANGES YOU CAN IMPLEMENT NOW Even if heart disease runs in your family, you can protect yourself against heart disease and beat the odds if you start now. Though cardiovascular disease remains the number-one killer in the United States, there numerous ways to reduce the risk factors for … Read more
According to their research, dark circles add significantly more years to a person’s perceived age than wrinkles, fine lines, or pigment changes—which is why they trained their focus on this particular affliction. And when the doctors demonstrated just how quickly and effectively it worked on volunteers from the audience, it became clear to everyone that … Read more
Everybody loses hair every now and then. It is natural to lose between 50 to 100 strands of hair daily. However, when strands of hair fall prematurely or more than the significant routine healthy hair loss. Hair loss, as a medical condition, can affect both males and females, young and old alike. What is the … Read more
We all know that sitting for long periods of time is not good for our body, but is it deadly? Recent studies show that sitting for hours leads to a whole host of chronic illness, regardless of your age. Think about how many hours in the day you sit. Driving to work, sitting at work, eating … Read more
Aging provides plenty of perks—greater confidence, more wisdom, and discounted movie tickets, to name a few. But growing older also brings a few downsides: age spots, for instance, which boldly advertise your senior status. Age spots—benign, flat areas of hyperpigmentation—usually pop up on the hands and face, most commonly on the forehead. These tan, brown, … Read more