Reusable water bottles are filthy, according to a study. In fact, on average, a water bottle has 40,000 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Bottles also have 14 times more bacteria than a pet’s water bowl.
Smartwatches, rings and even smart scales have become increasingly commonplace. But, a new study has found that technology might be dangerous for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices like pacemakers.
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday. People argue about whether or not we should go through this yearly disruption. It’s confusing and bad for the body. You can help yourself by adjusting to it now so that your body is ready for it come Sunday.
A device that uses ultrasound to ease overactive nerves in the kidneys may also help lower blood pressure. A study found that it lowered daytime ambulatory blood pressure by an average of 8.5 points in middle-aged adults with high blood pressure.
New research found that blocking out light at night is even more beneficial than previously realized. Wearing an eye mask to bed can improve cognitive function the next day. It aids episodic memory encoding and alertness.
People with blood sugar concerns agree that pricking a finger for testing is irritating, inconvenient and sometimes painful. A new Apple Watch may make it a thing of the past.
Back in September, Hurricane Ian canceled the 30th annual “Ding” Darling Amateur Nature Photography Contest. Now, three winners and 10 honorable mentions have been announced.
Many Americans have had and recovered from Covid-19. You most likely think it’s all behind you. However, people who had Covid-19 are at a higher risk of developing blood sugar concerns than others.
In a new study, living with a partner or spouse appeared to help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels. How happy their relationship was played no role in their blood sugar health.
Social media can also harm your self-image. That’s why auditing your social media is so important. Reevaluating how you use it and who you interact with can help you enjoy it rather than have it make you feel bad about yourself.
Candles literally brighten your days, they may also improve your well-being. Watching a burning candle for 10 minutes a day can lower stress levels, may lengthen your life and aid your health in a variety of ways.
People often write off Sunday as a nothing day. It’s important to rest up on the weekends and take time to relax. However, using your Sunday correctly allows you to set yourself up for a wonderful week.
There isn’t a proven explanation for why cold weather impacts joints. No matter the root cause, it puts people with chronic pain or arthritis at higher risk for discomfort. There are ways to prevent and treat the problem.
We’re looking at what’s gaining traction in the world of wellness trends in 2023. According to experts, old fads will be in again for younger adults. For people over 40, the trends may seem a little less fad oriented.
If you aren't ready to commit to a Dry January, have a Try January and cut back instead. Opt for a spritzer over a glass of wine, and suggest a coffee date instead of going out for drinks. Try new things this January!
Christmas can be stressful. You can get down to the wire and miss someone off your gift list. It’s not too late to get everyone a gift. Here are five great last-minute wellness gifts anyone would be thrilled to receive!
When your list of chores is long, and your deadline is looming, you might have difficulty getting started on your to-do list. The problem is called task paralysis — it’s when you don’t know where to start, so you simply don’t.
Doctors are worried about a tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV. The three sicknesses are overwhelming hospitals. However, there are simple steps you can take to ensure you have a healthy, carefree holiday.
A new paper says that statins may be linked to obesity levels. Experts theorize that people aren’t working to lose weight as they feel it’s unnecessary if they take the pills.
The FDA has approved the first fecal microbiota product for the prevention of recurrence of C. difficile infection in people 18 and older. This could change how insurance treats the procedure.
Forty percent of people consider the end of the year to be a write-off and have no intention of trying to be "good" until January. But there are ways to stay healthy during the holidays while still enjoying your favorite festive foods.
The American Heart Association has guidelines to help you maintain your heart health. The guidelines, called Life’s Essential 8, have been updated to address new science and modern problems.
One of the best ways to express gratitude is through acts of kindness. Expressing your gratitude through acts of kindness can boost your health and happiness.
Because of side effects and the cost, people look for alternatives for medications. A new study found that people using mindfulness meditation saw their anxiety improve almost as much as people on antidepressants.
There are multiple ways to track your progress when you are losing weight. Whether you use a scale, a tape measure or a piece of clothing you can track your weight loss in a way that makes sense to you.
For most people, bad dreams are the occasional problem that throws off their rhythm. For others, they can be a nightly occurrence that interferes with their health. But a new study may help.
Eye yoga can be beneficial. Our eyes weren’t designed for staring at screens for hours on end. Like any other muscle, you can train your eyes to tire less quickly, and eye yoga can ease the strain.
While we know a healthy microbiome is essential, we’re still learning how to take care of it. A new study in mice has suggested that pain nerves in the gut play a prominent role.
For an everyday boost and to add a bit of bounce to your step, romanticizing your life can be beneficial. That’s because romanticizing your life can be a form of mindfulness.
Angela Lansbury passed this week. Her advice for a long life doesn't fit everyone's health needs. But, her life philosophy of self-love, a healthy diet and an exercise routine does.
A new TikTok rumor is that mouthwash can raise blood pressure or hypertension. While that sounds sensationalist, there have actually been studies at least as far back as 2017 that back up the claim.
Doing yoga in the morning, before you get out of bed, can help you get ready for the day. Taking a moment to breathe and ease into the day reduces anxiety and helps you get a great beginning.
Everyone has heard of Dry January. Recently there has been a push for Sober October. People are reevaluating their relationship with alcohol and seem to be testing their limits of sobriety.
A monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called lecanemab slowed the progression of cognitive decline by 27 percent compared with a placebo in a new clinical trial.
Ranking one action as worse than another for health is complex. But, new research found that being lonely and unhappy speeds up aging more than smoking.
A task force believes anxiety screenings should be part of people’s annual physicals. Folks regularly go as long as 23 years experiencing physiological symptoms of anxiety without being diagnosed.
People often think being a night owl or a morning bird is a personality quirk. But, a new study has found that night owls are more likely to have heart disease and blood sugar concerns.
According to a three-year randomized clinical trial with more than 2,200 older adults, cocoa extract has no impact on cognition, but taking a daily multivitamin can slow decline.
New research shows blood type might count for more than just a transfusion. People with blood types that aren’t O have a higher risk for heart health problems.
Neurostimulators claim to help people feel significantly less pain caused by peripheral neuropathy related to blood sugar. However, not all experts believe that there is strong evidence that they work.
There is a certain level of stigma around medical alert systems. But, 86 percent of people who have them have used them, making them an incredible tool.
Inflammation impacts cell health and has been linked to insulin resistance. New research shows that using anti-inflammatory pain killers and steroids may give people short-term benefits but long-term chronic pain.
A new study has found that exercise alone cannot overcome the effects of a poor diet. High physical activity levels cannot undo the harm a bad diet has on mortality risks.
We’ve all heard that when you can’t sleep, you should just stay still in bed. But, lying in bed for 15 to 20 minutes can train your brain to associate your bed with sleeplessness and is linked to chronic insomnia.
A study gave participants a placebo, B6 or B12 and then tracked a chemical that blocks stress. People taking B6 had significantly higher levels of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid and felt less anxious and depressed.
We hear so many studies about how alcohol aids health that it’s easy to think it’s universally true. But, according to a new study, no amount of alcohol should be considered healthy for people under the age of 40.
America is at a critical infection point for heart and metabolic health. Less than seven percent of adults in a large survey had good cardiometabolic health, and the rate is heading downward.
Mental exercise also helps your physical health. Reading literally strengthens your brain. It helps the heart. It can aid longevity. And it can help your social life.
The long daylight hours are lovely. Research found that light exposure during sleep is linked to a higher risk of blood sugar concerns, obesity and high blood pressure in older people.
For the first time, laws may be passed that could change how addictive tobacco products are. If passed, the new regulations would limit how much nicotine is in tobacco products making them less addictive and, hopefully, easier to quit.
We were asked if taking vitamin D can help with weight control. The answer is complicated. The first question is if a person needs extra vitamin D at all.
There’s good reason to be cheerful. Several recent studies say optimists live longer. Overall longevity is boosted by having a sunny outlook.
Mindfulness can improve health in many ways. But a review has found that claims that eight weeks of mindfulness training can change the structure of your brain are false.
Stress is a part of our lives at all ages. As you age, your ability to deal with stress declines. Here are five stress reduction tips for seniors. These are effective methods of stress management that especially help older people.
A new study has found that you can build habits more easily by making “if-then” plans instead of relying on motivation. If you link actions to a situation, you can create stimulus-response links that can make habits stick.
Emergencies can keep you inside and away from fresh supplies. We all need to be prepared to hunker down and wait out the storm—be it figurative or literal. But, if you have blood sugar concerns, your emergency kit needs may be different.
High blood pressure in young people between the ages of 20 and 40 may be linked to cognitive changes in people around the age of 55. High blood pressure changes brain structure, cognition and cerebrovascular function, even in children.
People who learn that they are prediabetic are told to take care of themselves so that it doesn’t progress into a more serious condition. However, new research has found that prediabetes can lead to diabetes in as little as one year.
If you don’t like cooking, it might be time to look into some 10-minute recipes because the pay-off could be enormous. Researchers found that making a habit of cooking makes you both happier and feel healthier.
Doctors may be able to identify the risk of a heart attack in heart disease patients by recording their speech. A computer algorithm listening to voice recordings was able to spot heart disease patients at the highest risk of severe complications.
A new study has found that having high blood sugar, low HDL or “good” cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides in your 30s increased the risk of later Alzheimer’s disease.
We have spoken a lot about how timing your meals can impact your weight and sleep. Today, we’re looking at new research that has found that keeping a regular meal schedule can positively impact gut health.
The FDA granted emergency use authorization for a Covid-19 breath test. The InspectIR Covid-19 Breathalyzer is highly accurate and gives results in three minutes. It could greatly increase testing capacity in the U.S.
A startling new study found that 28 percent of 12-to-19-year-olds in the U.S. are prediabetic. Prediabetes in youths has more than doubled in 20 years.
You've heard “live fast, die young.” Animals with a fast metabolism tend to die younger. There isn’t a clear-cut relationship between metabolism and lifespan. A more accurate saying might be “live cold, die old.”
The FDA has authorized a second booster for the Covid vaccines for all adults over 50. Experts disagree about whether people should get them. We are looking at the arguments to help you make choices that are right for you.
Triglycerides aren’t something you celebrate. But sometimes, celebrating a national holiday, like National Triglycerides Day, means shining the spotlight on a health concern you might not think about as much as you should. Do you know your triglycerides levels?
While having cold feet can keep you awake, or wake you up, having warm feet helps you drift off faster. But how much will socks help you get a better night's rest?
Bullet journaling has been described as “a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system.” It’s part planner, part notebook, part journal. It helps you order chaos into an organized system.
The AHA says that setting the clocks forward can harm your heart and brain. The change is associated with a 24 percent rise in heart attacks. Strokes increase by eight percent. But healthy steps can help you protect yourself.
As we get older, many of us struggle with memory. People often think that memory degrades as we grow older. However, a new study suggests the opposite is true. Our memories stack, and that's a problem.
Welcome, to Neuliven Health’s new blog site! We will no longer be scattering our blogs around our different product websites. Instead, we have one unified blog for all Neuliven Health blog content.
Our blog focuses on helping health through better habits. While perfectionism is sometimes seen as a virtue, it can be a curse. Striving to do your best is terrific, but obsessing over it can lead to unhealthy behavior.
We spend so much time inside our homes that it’s no surprise they impact our health. You can help ease stress and enhance well-being through simple interior design hacks that are fast to achieve and don’t break the bank.
One way to aid your blood sugar may be altering the lights inside your home. Having bright lights during the day and dimmer lights in the evening may boost cardiometabolic health.
Today, February 11, is National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day. If you have made a New Year’s resolution, you may have broken it by now. Today is the day to stop beating yourself up and remind yourself you have options.
If you feel like your memory has been slipping up recently, the pandemic may be playing a part. When your days become monotonous and uneventful, the minutia tends to fade away. The good news is, there is a way of helping your memory.
When you reach for coffee, you’re most likely hoping for a boost of energy. But, coffee can make you tired for multiple reasons. Here’s why and how to avoid it.
We all hate our commute, there are too many people, and it’s always a mess. But, your commute can help your physical and mental health. If you stopped commuting because of the pandemic, you might want to take a fauxmute instead.
You might have heard that age ain’t nothin’ but a number and that you can think yourself young. New research backs up those claims a bit. Having positive views on aging can lead to a healthier, longer life.
You may have heard that insurance now covers at-home tests for COVID-19, and cloth masks no longer protect you from the virus. We are looking into those stories more in-depth to give you ways to help yourself.
Some people think they are too busy for meditation. But, five-finger breathing is a great way to calm down and release stress no matter where you are when you are short on time!
Apps are a relatively new tool in healthy eating. Today, we’re looking at some of the best free apps that can help you as you try to work on attaining and maintaining a healthier diet.
In a survey of people with New Year’s resolutions, 42 percent planned to lose weight. But, when it comes to achieving your goal of getting healthy and sticking to your plan, avoiding weight loss resolutions might be your best bet.
Vaccine is a buzzword right now for an obvious reason. Now, scientists claim they have a vaccine against aging. Is it true, and what’s the science behind this new shot?
Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year. A lack of daylight throws off your circadian rhythm and internal balance. Here are some ways to use light to improve your mental health.
Many of us think Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and then move on to celebrate the many other winter holidays for their own reasons. But, practicing gratitude throughout the holidays can lower stress and help you enjoy yourself more.
A study found that shivering for 15 minutes burned the same amount of fat as a full hour of moderate exercise. But is it an effective and safe way to lose weight or just true in the lab?
A new study says that the optimal bedtime for heart heath is 10 pm. This might come as a disappointment to people who like to turn in early and night-owls, but there is a window at 10 pm that appears to be the sweet spot for dozing off.
Here are some tips for being safe this Halloween, so you don’t have a scary night!
When you want to turn over a new leaf, getting rid of your bad habits is step one; filling the void so they can’t come back is the next step. With some simple tricks, you can make new habits permanent.
Your problems with sleep might stem from not feeling fulfilled during the day. A survey of 823 older Americans found that those with “significant meaning” in their lives were less likely to have sleep disturbances, sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome.
Every year the flu vaccine gets tweaked. This year’s shot protects against four different variations of the flu virus. Flu season peaks in February, so if you haven’t gotten a shot yet, you’re not too late!
In 2020, people on average doubled the amount of hand washing. But, fewer people are washing their hands now. We’re in cold and flu season. Handwashing can reduce the number of illnesses like those by 16-21 percent.
Today we’re talking about a European wellness concept that could help your health. It’s called niksen. And it’s about actively doing nothing to benefit your health.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new advice on taking daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack and stroke. Overall, they suggested not taking aspirin as a daily preventative against a first event.
Some batches of Ellume COVID-19 at-home tests give high numbers of false positives — telling uninfected people they have COVID-19. Hundreds of thousands of the tests are being recalled for being faulty.
As days draw shorter, it can be harder to keep our spirits up. Fall activities, crafts and events can help us connect to others. Decorating Halloween or “spooky” baskets is trendy this year. Is it the right craft for you?
Studies have found that sleeping pills don’t help in the long run. That can make you second guess earplugs. While many people use earplugs to get a good night’s sleep, are they helpful and safe?
The standard American diet or “SAD” is packed full of processed foods, sugar and meat.
Reusable water bottles are filthy, according to a study. In fact, on average, a water bottle has 40,000 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Bottles also have 14 times more bacteria than a pet’s water bowl.
Smartwatches, rings and even smart scales have become increasingly commonplace. But, a new study has found that technology might be dangerous for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices like pacemakers.
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday. People argue about whether or not we should go through this yearly disruption. It’s confusing and bad for the body. You can help yourself by adjusting to it now so that your body is ready for it come Sunday.
A device that uses ultrasound to ease overactive nerves in the kidneys may also help lower blood pressure. A study found that it lowered daytime ambulatory blood pressure by an average of 8.5 points in middle-aged adults with high blood pressure.
New research found that blocking out light at night is even more beneficial than previously realized. Wearing an eye mask to bed can improve cognitive function the next day. It aids episodic memory encoding and alertness.
People with blood sugar concerns agree that pricking a finger for testing is irritating, inconvenient and sometimes painful. A new Apple Watch may make it a thing of the past.
Back in September, Hurricane Ian canceled the 30th annual “Ding” Darling Amateur Nature Photography Contest. Now, three winners and 10 honorable mentions have been announced.
Many Americans have had and recovered from Covid-19. You most likely think it’s all behind you. However, people who had Covid-19 are at a higher risk of developing blood sugar concerns than others.
In a new study, living with a partner or spouse appeared to help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels. How happy their relationship was played no role in their blood sugar health.
Social media can also harm your self-image. That’s why auditing your social media is so important. Reevaluating how you use it and who you interact with can help you enjoy it rather than have it make you feel bad about yourself.
Candles literally brighten your days, they may also improve your well-being. Watching a burning candle for 10 minutes a day can lower stress levels, may lengthen your life and aid your health in a variety of ways.
People often write off Sunday as a nothing day. It’s important to rest up on the weekends and take time to relax. However, using your Sunday correctly allows you to set yourself up for a wonderful week.
There isn’t a proven explanation for why cold weather impacts joints. No matter the root cause, it puts people with chronic pain or arthritis at higher risk for discomfort. There are ways to prevent and treat the problem.
We’re looking at what’s gaining traction in the world of wellness trends in 2023. According to experts, old fads will be in again for younger adults. For people over 40, the trends may seem a little less fad oriented.
If you aren't ready to commit to a Dry January, have a Try January and cut back instead. Opt for a spritzer over a glass of wine, and suggest a coffee date instead of going out for drinks. Try new things this January!
Christmas can be stressful. You can get down to the wire and miss someone off your gift list. It’s not too late to get everyone a gift. Here are five great last-minute wellness gifts anyone would be thrilled to receive!
When your list of chores is long, and your deadline is looming, you might have difficulty getting started on your to-do list. The problem is called task paralysis — it’s when you don’t know where to start, so you simply don’t.
Doctors are worried about a tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV. The three sicknesses are overwhelming hospitals. However, there are simple steps you can take to ensure you have a healthy, carefree holiday.
A new paper says that statins may be linked to obesity levels. Experts theorize that people aren’t working to lose weight as they feel it’s unnecessary if they take the pills.
The FDA has approved the first fecal microbiota product for the prevention of recurrence of C. difficile infection in people 18 and older. This could change how insurance treats the procedure.
