Your dietary changes may be linked to how you age, according to new research. Studies show that their diet and the microorganisms living within their gut determined the health of elderly people.
Older people can experience extremely different rates of...
It is good to know that if the milk smells bad, it is probably spoiled, right? Or if the loaf of bread is covered in mold, it can be dangerous to eat, especially because some mold is indigestible and...
Pain can be debilitating, interfering with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life. It can aggravate other health conditions and lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Relieving it often requires a trial-and-error approach that embraces the whole person,...
Natural and folk remedies have been used for hundreds of years to treat common ailments and illnesses. Just look in your pantry to find what you need to fix what ails you the next time you feel a bit...
One of the strongest attachment that I’ve ever had in my life was with my high school sweetheart. After a series of breakups that took place during and after our college years, we finally called it quits once and...
There's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there are 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells in your whole body. And these...
Be careful, ladies! The next time you are getting dolled up for your significant other, you may want to hold back on the few extra squirts of hairspray and that last spurt of perfume. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s...
In a study conducted by University of Wisconsin and published in the Annals of Family Medicine, researchers found that mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise can be avenues to maintain health during the flu and cold season. Study participants who...
Consuming probiotics--live "friendly bacteria and yeasts" that are added to foods or taken as a supplement--is another way to bolster your gut's population of healthy microbes. For probiotics to work, however, there must be a sufficient number of live...
Recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that low levels of B vitamins in blood plasma is linked to systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline, including depression. Eating a diet high in green leafy vegetables, seeds...
