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.
When it comes to preventative measures for heart health, folks change their diets, exercise and lifestyle. But small changes can make a difference too! One thing you can do today, easily without causing any significant changes: drink more water.
We always say that obsessing over a perfect diet isn’t healthy for most people. However, if you are looking to cut sugar out of your diet, logging what you are eating might be a helpful tool to help you cut back!
Making improvements in your lifestyle and following your medical regime from your doctor can add more than seven years to your life after a heart attack. The problem is, most people don’t make improvements in their health.
With all of the regulations and different rules, you might feel travel is too complicated right now. Our team has been having day trips and short summer vacations, and we have some firsthand tips for you to enjoy your time more.
Our metabolism slows down in middle age. Men have a faster metabolism than women. Women’s slow down even more after menopause. Right? Wrong, according to a massive study that many call groundbreaking.
Scientists have found that signal patterns in the brain linked to the formation of memories also impact metabolism. Whenever they saw “sharp wave ripples,” they would see decreases in blood sugar.