How to Live Well Without Your Gallbladder
Did you know that every year over 600,000 cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal surgeries) are performed in the United States? Gallbladder surgery, like wisdom tooth removal,...
Can Having Sex Protect You from Prostate Cancer?
There are approximately 220,800 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer each year in the U.S. Of those cases, prostate cancer claims an average of...
99 Reasons Why Turmeric Is the Best Spice Ever
Turmeric is a herbaceous herb (also known as Curcuma longa)Â that is a member of the ginger family, which has been used throughout India and...
Seeds, Shells and Skins: Can I Eat Them?
For many middle-class families, choosing to eat well is a financial decision as well as a health decision. When fast-food chains offer 99-cents meals...
Tackling Sleep Issues Head-On: For the Sake of Your Health and Sanity!
Between work, wrangling a toddler, and maintaining some semblance of order in my home, I've often struggled with getting myself to bed on time....
Women with PTSD Are at Higher Risk for Stroke or Heart Attack
For people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life is already full of challenges. Now research shows that women with PTSD have an additional reason...
Are We Moving One Step Closer to the Federal Legalization of Marijuana?
Despite the move by 23 states to legalize medical marijuana, and five states to legalize its recreational use, the federal government is still considering...
Ways to Improve Your Recovery After a Flare-Up of Chronic Illness
For so many people, chronic illness is a daily fact of life. Usually, these chronic illnesses mean frequent painful flare-ups that are worse than...
Motherhood Changes a Woman’s Brain
Starting in pregnancy, a woman's brain begins to undergo changes in several areas. These changes bring about a stronger concentration of grey matter, as...
Time Spent Outdoors Is Good for Your Emotional Well-Being
No wonder you always liked playing outside when you were a kid. Studies show that connecting with nature makes you feel alive, energized, and...
