A person needs a little madness every once and awhile, or else they’ll go crazy. I’m paraphrasing words from a character in the novel “Zorba the Greek,” which seem to capture a mindset that many inhabitants of Ikaria, Greece seem...
Few things are more satisfying than exploring the great outdoors with your trusty pooch at your side. Personally, both me and my furry friend like it rough when it comes to walks, with the more vegetation and rough terrain,...
Our feet carry more weight than we realize. Not only do they bear the force of up to seven times our body weight depending on the activity, but they can also signal that something’s wrong in the body. We’ve...
It’s not abnormal to wake up throughout the night — we all do. In fact, it’s programmed into our DNA. Apparently, cavemen often woke throughout the night to make sure predators weren’t prowling around. But the key is to...
A loss of sex drive or a big or small drop in libido has complicated roots, from depression to low self esteem, to tiredness or stress, excessive alcohol use, medications or other illnesses, and more. No food, herb or drink...
No one wants to smear a product all over their pits, knowing that it is packed full of harmful additives. However, a trail of B.O. in the office isn’t the most desirable either.
For years, the public has continued...
Sinus congestion is one of the most common chronic health conditions people face today. Up to 40 percent of the world’s population suffers from some form of allergic rhinitis, which refers to persistent inflammation of the nasal membranes. Symptoms of...
Attempting to speed up your metabolism is undoubtedly one of the most challenging aspects of losing weight. With so much advice floating around about how to get your metabolism to move lightning fast, it can be difficult to decipher...
In the United States, there were an estimated 161,360 new cases of prostate cancer last year, and 26,730 deaths (equivalent to 4.4 percent of all cancer deaths). In comparison, 41,211 women and 465 men died from breast cancer in 2014 —...
Are you unwittingly sabotaging your sense of taste? You may be surprised to learn that certain lifestyle factors, as well as foods and drinks, may be ruining your taste buds. So, if you see yourself as a consummate foodie,...
