Ladies: can I tell you a secret? I don’t wear underwear. Like, ever. Unless it’s that time of the month or I’m wearing a flowy dress (and yes, I learned that the hard way on a windy day).  Part of...
Even if you’re not overly health-conscious, you know that certain things are toxic. You’re well aware that fumes from cars and machinery are bad for your health, you know that taking a big ol’ drag on a cigarette is...
Before we begin, let’s make one thing clear: everyone needs salt to survive! Salt is a critical element of our anatomical functioning, essential for regulating blood pressure and volume, and for maintaining proper muscle and nerve function. Without salt,...
In recent decades, the growing prevalence of male sexual dysfunction has been popularized throughout the media. Stumble upon any late-night TV shows or male-centered health websites, and you’ll inevitably be met with a barrage of ads selling this penile...
For decades, the United States has waged an unsuccessful war against marijuana. In the past, government health officials routinely scoffed at the possibility that cannabis might have medicinal value. How ironic, then, that cutting-edge research clearly demonstrates that cannabinoids...
According to a new report by a health advocacy group, moms need to be aware that some rice-based infant cereals may contain harmful levels of the toxin arsenic. Infants are at risk for arsenic exposure The warning, which was published on...
Eggs are a great option if you’re trying to lose weight. Not only are they loaded with protein, they have no harmful additives, they are relatively inexpensive and they have weight loss nutrients like vitamin B12.  Another great thing about...
The pursuit of happiness is an ideal deeply ingrained in the American psyche. Yet, national surveys indicate that more and more citizens in this country are coping with severe psychological pain. Why is gloom so prevalent? That’s a very important question,...
If you’re reading this after your hundredth failed attempt to survive that ridiculous final level of Super Mario Odyssey, then a group of Canadian researchers have some great news for you. Turns out, your video game addiction might actually...
Some years ago, I decided to undertake a 72-hour fast as something of a spiritual exercise and a way of getting in touch with my deeper self. The experience was both exhilarating, but also surprisingly challenging. For three days...