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
Kathleen Miller, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, opened the bee box and with long-handled tweezers, removed a buzzing bee. She softly pressed its hind end on her knee. The bee stung her. At the time, says Miller, “I thought, This is wacko—plus, I’m killing an animal I love. What am I doing?” But what she was … Read more
Many of us are trying to cut back on sugar and swap to using natural sweeteners. Don’t be tricked into thinking that you can only use aspartame-containing products to get the sweet fix you need to have a productive afternoon. You can actually incorporate healthier sugars into your diet by exploring natural alternatives. We are … Read more
Anyone with high blood pressure, of course, should consult with a physician before starting to use alternative remedies. Happily, though, most people with readings from 130/85 (high normal blood pressure) to 159/99 (the upper range of mild high blood pressure) can safely be treated with alternative methods, says Chris Meletis, dean of the National College … Read more
Kissing is one of the simplest forms of expressing affection and love to those around us. Depending on where you’re from, you might have actually kissed new people on the cheek in greeting. We want to kiss babies, our children, friends and of course our partners. When in a romantic embrace, your heart starts pounding, … Read more
It really is all in your head—all three pounds and 100 billion neurons of it, that super biocomputer affectionately known as the brain. And now that Americans live, on average, for 78 years (three decades longer than they did in 1900), it doesn’t take, well, a brain surgeon to figure out that nurturing the brain’s … Read more
Stress doesn’t come the same way twice: It’s that fluttering anxiety in your stomach before you enter a dinner party you really didn’t want to go to. It’s that heaviness in your chest as you await the results of a medical test. It’s that bubbling up in your throat as your to-do list gets longer … Read more
Healthy sleeping habits can make a significant difference in your quality of life. Getting enough quality sleep plays a vital role in your physical health as it can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. Inadequate sleep, on the other hand, can have a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing. Poor sleeping habits not only … Read more