Posts by Wellness Editor

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that cycles with the seasons. In most cases, the symptoms appear in the fall and winter. However, some people experience SAD in the spring and summer months. The symptoms associated with SAD are similar to depression and include loss of interest, sleep difficulties, low energy, lack of appetite and feelings of hopelessness. Those who experience...
1/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
Americans are trying to eat healthier and overall, we're making modest strides toward that goal. About 93% of people say they want to eat healthy sometimes, while 63% say they try to eat healthy most of the time. From cutting back on dairy to loading up on plant foods, there are an incredible number of ways to do better by ourselves. Some of these ideas may seem surprising, but science backs them up....
1/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
A migraine headache can wreck an entire day. Medications are available to reduce their length and severity, but control of migraines isn't always a simple process. But research indicates this common supplement could prevent more migraine headaches from occurring in the first place and that's really good news.Migraines, which can cause a range of symptoms including flashing lights, tunnel vision, throbbing...
1/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
A high-fat diet causes cellular changes in the brain that could increase hunger, according to a new study. It is believed that the changes may raise the threshold of satiation, causing us to eat more and therefore to gain weight. What’s more, the changes happen very quickly. This means that we may have to eat more to feel full just a scant few days after indulging in a high-fat diet. Seriously.A new...
1/22/2020 8:00:00 AM
It’s one of the latest trends in healthy dieting. Celery juice has made headlines on popular sites like Goop, Forbes and Shape, and the list of its potential benefits has made the bright green concoction an Instagram sensation. Of course, no one food or drink is ever a cure-all, but the real benefits that come with this one might have you reaching for your juicer.Drinking celery juice just may strengthen...
1/21/2020 8:35:49 PM
It seems safe to assume when grocery shopping or eating out at a restaurant, that the food is safe and free from vermin. While it’s usually safe to assume the former, it turns out that we should never assume the latter. In fact, we should expect a percentage of vermin in all the foods we eat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually has standards to limit, but not eliminate, critters and...
1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
About 400,000 people in the United States suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating autoimmune disease that affects the nerves responsible for movement, sensation, and vision. Their treatment options are gravely limited, but that soon could change with new advances and more targeted therapies. We have the details.MS is a devastating autoimmune disease that can lead to severe disability. Treatment...
1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
My mama used to give me vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, hoping to stave it off. But while it may have been helpful in some ways, it may not actually do what mama thought. There is no direct evidence that vitamin C prevents colds, says the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. But don't give up hope or throw out mama's advice just yet. There is some evidence that suggests...
1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
Is it too late to get flexible after 50? And what if you were never flexible? It seems that just about the time that we get more time and availability for things like exercise and flexibility training, arthritis starts to set in. Life is nothing if not ironic, right? But we went deep to find out if it's possible and if so, how to go about it now that we have some more time to do better by our bodies.There...
1/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
Current estimates say that 1 in 10 adults suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) which is also called Willis-Ekborn Disease. Symptoms are more disruptive than they may seem at first glance and are characterized primarily by the obvious: legs that feel restless. People with the condition have an urge to move their legs while at rest. As you might imagine, the sensation can cause disruptions in sleep...
1/20/2020 8:00:00 AM