Could Sleeping With Clothes On Be Keeping You Awake? Experts Weigh In on Sleeping in the Nude
Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for overall health, but if traditional tips haven’t helped, there might be a simpler solution—sleeping naked. While it’s not for everyone, going to bed without clothes may offer surprising health and comfort benefits. According to behavioral sleep expert Dr. Michelle Drerup from the Cleveland Clinic, one of the biggest perks is better...
Big Changes Are Coming to U.S. Dietary Guidelines
Get ready to shake up your plate—big updates are brewing in the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines. A new report from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) is setting the stage for a healthier, more flexible way of eating, placing plant-based foods front and center. Plant-Based Protein Takes the Spotlight The report calls for a major shift toward plant-based proteins like beans,...
What Your Tongue Says About Your Health
Your tongue is more than just a tool for tasting—it’s a helpful indicator of your overall health, and in some cases, it may even reveal early warning signs of serious conditions, including heart problems. A healthy tongue is usually pink, slightly moist, and covered in small nodules called papillae. However, noticeable changes in color, bumps, texture, or coating could...
If You Can’t Pronounce It… Don’t Eat It
“Processed” doesn’t always mean unhealthy. In fact, most of what we eat is processed in some way—washing lettuce, slicing fruit, cooking meat—these are all simple forms of processing. Even pasteurizing milk, which protects us from harmful bacteria, is a helpful form of processing. So the idea that all processed foods are bad is misleading. The real concern lies in ultra-processed...
Forget Vitamin C — It’s All About Vitamin T Now (Yes, T for Travel!)
Move over kale smoothies and anti-aging serums — the hottest new prescription for a longer, healthier life is a passport and a packed bag. According to Kayak.com’s new “What the Future Report,” Vitamin T (aka travel) is the wellness trend that’s about to change the way we vacation. By 2030, travel won’t just be a luxury—it’ll be a legit health...
What Your Poop Schedule Means —And Why It Matters More Than You Think
Let’s be honest—poop isn’t the most glamorous health topic, but it’s one of the most revealing. A new study shows your bowel habits could offer real insight into your long-term health—far beyond what you eat. While it’s been long known that frequent constipation or diarrhea can be linked to health problems, researchers at the University of Washington dug deeper. They...
Stop Dumping This In Your Coffee — And What to Use Instead
Swapping sugar for a sweetener in your daily coffee or tea might seem like a healthy move—but it could be fueling your hunger instead of curbing it. A new study suggests that sucralose (the popular artificial sweetener found in Splenda) may increase activity in the brain’s hunger center, the hypothalamus. Unlike real sugar, sucralose didn’t trigger the release of hormones...
How Old Is Your Brain, Really? UD Scientists Have a New Way to Tell
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You’re only as old as you feel.” But University of Delaware researchers are asking a deeper question: How old is your brain, scientifically speaking? Thanks to cutting-edge research led by biomedical engineering professor Curtis Johnson and electrical engineering professor Austin Brockmeier, we may finally have a way to find out—without opening anyone’s skull. The team...
Damiana Tea: The Herbal Secret to Boosting Your Libido
If your sex drive has taken a backseat lately, your tea cabinet might hold an unexpected solution. Meet damiana tea, a centuries-old herbal remedy traditionally used to ignite passion and support intimacy. Known as the "Green Goddess," damiana is native to Mexico and Central/South America and is praised for its mood-boosting, calming properties. Stress, hormonal changes, and everyday pressures can...
Obesity May Be Fueled by Pleasure Loss—Not Cravings, Says New Study
We’ve long blamed irresistible cravings for junk food as the driving force behind obesity—but what if the real issue is a loss of pleasure from food? A fascinating new study from UC Berkeley flips the script. Researchers found that long-term high-fat diets actually dampen food enjoyment by decreasing neurotensin, a brain peptide that helps boost dopamine—the "feel-good" chemical tied to...
