The holidays can really be the most wonderful time of the year—in large part because of the rich, comforting foods that often come along with them. Unfortunately, holiday feasting also means that overeating is something you may worry about around this time of the year. Between the hors d’oeuvres, a few drinks, and the main […]
While depression is a commonly recognized disorder afflicting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, there is still a lot of misunderstanding and negative stigma surrounding the condition. Many people are hesitant to seek out help, living in denial that they have a problem. They fear the reaction from others that they should be able to […]
When you think of the aging process, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds is the external difficulties like wrinkles, thinning hair, and frown lines, but there’s so much more than that. Your body ages internally as well as externally, and some of the choices that you make on a daily basis can […]
Hippocrates once said, “Let food by thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.” If you are living with hypothyroidism, a condition caused by an underactive thyroid, this quote may hit close to home. With more than 27 million Americans affected by thyroid disease, choosing the right foods may be the glue that holds your […]
You are back in the doctor’s office…again. Not only are you feeling tired and fatigued, but you have a cold or upper respiratory infection that just won’t go away. It’s been lingering for a few weeks, and you’ve been attributing your tiredness and fatigue to being sick. You’ve noticed that you need extra coffee in […]
According to pop culture wisdom, at least according to Seinfeld, the solution for male breasts is to wear a “manzere,” or “bro,” an undergarment similar to a bra, but for men. While it makes for a comedic plot point, in real life, there are much better solutions. Unfortunately, many men resign themselves to the condition, […]
Joint pain refers to the swelling, stiffness, and soreness around a joint. Suffering from joint pain is a common sign of aging that affects many people. And sure, with age comes some stiffness and soreness. And sometimes joint pain is part of a condition like arthritis. But for many women, joint pain is a symptom […]
Many detox diets promise to remove toxins from your body. But you may not know why you have to worry about toxins in the first place. Toxins can be found in everything from the air you breathe to the water you drink to the foods you eat and the beauty and cleaning products you consume—and […]
If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, have high blood pressure, or carry extra weight around your mid-section, it may be time to talk to your healthcare provider about insulin resistance. A precursor to type 2 diabetes as well as several other health issues, another telltale sign of insulin resistance is acanthosis […]
Your body has an incredible network of systems designed to work together to maintain optimal health. When your health becomes compromised by an injury or infection, your immune system takes charge and causes an inflammatory response designed to assist the body in its recovery. When all is working as it should, pro-inflammatory compounds are released […]