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5 Signs You're in a Toxic Relationship
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Approximately 50 percent of U.S. men and women say they’ve been the victim of psychological aggression from an intimate partner. A smaller percentage — 35% of women and 28% of men — say they’ve experienced physical violence, sexual assault and/or stalking in their lifetime. While shocking, these statistics only represent the most egregious of offenses. The signs of toxic relationships are often much... 11/26/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Your Brain on Tea: What Are the Benefits?
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Many people claim tea enhances the brain’s performance and keeps this essential organ healthy. These claims were once considered anecdotal, but recent research reveals that tea may actually have positive benefits on the brain. Whether you want to fend off dementia or boost your mood, a warm cup of tea may be just what's needed.Tea warms you up on a chilly day, but it may also be a mood booster and... 4/3/2025 4:00:00 AM
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7 Healthy Gifts for the Holiday Wishlist
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Holiday gift shopping should be personal and thoughtful. What better way to say you care than to pick out something that will encourage your loved ones to stay happy and healthy? Keep loved ones’ physical and mental wellbeing in mind when holiday shopping this year. Some healthy gift ideas include a fitness monitor, Edible Arrangements, bath bombs, a healthy cookbook, an adult coloring book, a fruit-infuser... 11/25/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Strain of Gut Bacteria Could Be Destroying Your Liver
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A likely underdiagnosed disease, auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), could be destroying the livers of many more than we previously thought. This condition occurs in both men and women. While anyone can have ABS, those with diabetes and bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s and short-bowel syndrome, are more susceptible. Obesity may also be a contributing factor. The condition is caused by gut bacteria and can... 5/13/2025 4:00:00 AM
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43% of Seniors Affected by Little Recognized Health Risk
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Far from a mere inconvenience or annoyance, loneliness can be a serious health risk. And what's worse, loneliness could be on the rise among older Americans. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 43% of U.S. seniors feel lonely on a regular basis. While older age in itself doesn’t predispose a person to loneliness, it can be a factor. Loneliness is dangerous because... 12/17/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Screentime May Be Damaging Attention Spans
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Most of us spend more time staring at a screen than we’d care to admit. It’s easy to do; devices have become a big part of our daily lives. Too much of a good thing is never good, however, and our phones and tablets are no exceptions. All that screen time could be taking its toll on our attention spans. Screentime has a Detrimental Effect on Children No matter their age, children need strict limits... 2/6/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Scared Stiff: The Chemical Behind the Body’s Startle Response
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Boo! Did you jump? That startle response is universal among humans — and possibly even across the animal kingdom. It can be unsettling, but it could also serve a vital purpose. So what causes us to become scared stiff? One well-known chemical in our brain appears to be responsible. Study Links Serotonin to Startle Response If fear has ever stopped you in your tracks — literally like a deer staring... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Healthy Ways to Manage Anger
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Anger is one of the most basic of human emotions. It's experienced even by babies. But while infants and toddlers manage their anger primarily with tears and physical reflex, such as hitting, adults have better options. Using healthy ways to manage anger can benefit your mental and physical health and it makes you more likable in most cases. How Does Anger Affect the Body?Studies show that feeling... 3/4/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Poor Circulation? Chocolate Might Help
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Poor circulation can be painful and it may lead to other issues, such as blood clots and swelling. However, there is hope in some research that shows chocolate might help increase blood flow. Flavanols in Chocolate May Increase Blood Flow Flavanols are a nutrient that’s found naturally in many plant-based foods and drinks. Some of these include cherries, tea, red wine, peanuts, blueberries, apples,... 12/11/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Hair Dye and Your Breast Cancer Risk
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Many factors determine our risk of breast cancer. Some factors we cannot control, such as our age. But there are also controllable factors, such as smoking. Could our hair color choices be one of those controllable factors? A recent study found a link between hair dye products and breast cancer risk. Controllable Breast Cancer Risk Factors Understanding controllable breast cancer risk factors may help... 4/17/2025 4:00:00 AM
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