Could You Have an Electrolyte Imbalance?
You may have heard about getting electrolytes from sports drinks. Well, electrolytes are actually minerals—sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, [...]
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Heat Making You Lethargic? It Can Slow Your Brain, Too!
Can’t cool off this summer? Heat waves can slow us down in ways we may not realize. New research suggests heat stress can muddle our thinking, making simple math a [...]
Everything to Know About Dealing With Food Allergies
Five years ago, Johanna Bond went out to dinner with friends who were visiting her in Rochester, NY. As they chatted, Bond, a licensed mental health counselor, nibbled on an [...]
Is Loneliness Affecting Your Health?
Loneliness is a common condition affecting around one in three adults. It damages your brain, immune system, and can lead to depression and suicide. Loneliness can also [...]
16 Superfoods That Are Worthy of the Title
Nutritionally speaking, there is no such thing as a superfood. The term was coined for marketing purposes to influence food trends and sell products. The food industry [...]
Which Essential Oils Combat Common Medical Problems?
While the use of essential oils might seem like a new and popular trend, people have been using them for thousands of years to achieve full body and mind wellness. The [...]
What Can We Do About Iodine Deficiency?
When you think of iodine—the chemical element that helps your body produce thyroid hormones and regulate energy—you probably associate it with table salt. That’s [...]
What Are the Healthiest Types of Tea?
It’s the world’s most popular drink, next to water—and it’s steeped in health benefits. Here, what six top brews can do for you. Black Tea The scoop: Black tea is [...]
How Can I Get Vitamin D Without the Sun?
During the summer, the body can convert sunlight from just ten to 15 minutes of daily exposure into ample amounts of vitamin D. From the beginning of October through March, [...]
7 Easy to Recognize Signs of Heat Stroke
When the weather finally warms up, there’s no better feeling than ditching your treadmill for the great outdoors. But once the summer heat reaches sweltering temps, taking [...]
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