The 9 Best Foods for Your Brain
Without sufficient amounts of protein, carbohydrates, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, you could start to experience memory loss and cognitive decline.
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11 Banned Food Ingredients Still Allowed in the U.S.
Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.
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Does Eating Carbs Make You Sleepy?
Carbohydrates are your body's main energy source, but they can also work against your wellness and energy levels. If your sleepiness is severe or long-lasting, seek guidance from your doctor.
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Foods That Cause Sleepiness
If staying alert and energized is your goal, the same foods might best suit your "avoid" list. Gaining understanding of sleep-related foods can help guide you toward making wise dietary decisions.
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16 Foods You Don't Always Need to Buy Organic
Going organic comes at a cost and it's not one all people can afford. Find out which foods are safest to purchase as conventional (i.e. non-organic), if needed.
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List of Foods to Eat When You Have H. Pylori
Although they aren't a "cure all," certain foods may help minimize your symptoms. For best results, seek guidance from your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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9 Things You May Not Know About Eggs
If your breakfast isn’t breakfast without eggs, you’re not alone. Whether scrambled, hard-boiled or worked in to sweet or savory dishes, eggs are becoming increasingly popular. According to the American Egg Board, Americans are consuming, on average, four additional eggs per year, and the U.S.
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Looking for Love? Here's How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Many singles are hoping for long-term love, and if you're among them, you're not as alone as you might feel. The following factors could help explain why you've been single longer than you'd like.
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The Best and Worst Frozen Foods
So, what should you do for dinner tonight? You might have a few frozen meals in your freezer. But are any of them really healthy for you? Get ready to check your freezer, because we’ve gathered a list of some of the best and worst options.
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9 Ways to Help Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.
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10 Signs You've Found the One
From respecting your partner to sharing similar values, here are ten signs you've found the person you're meant to be with.
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20 Celebrities Who Have Battled Cancer
Celebrity brings with it many perks, but it doesn’t protect you from cancer. From film stars to reality-TV personalities and news anchors, many celebs face the C-word. Their experiences shed light on cancer’s risks, prevalence and, in many cases, survivability. Here are 16 actors and TV figures who have battled cancer.
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12 Health Trends That Are Not Healthy
While some health trends, like eating more whole foods, are worth the effort, others are more hype than fact-based. If you're lucky, an ineffective wellness product or routine turns out to be a simple waste of money or time. In worse cases, these products and techniques pose potentially serious health risks.
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The 10 Best Paleo Holiday Recipes
Think you can't indulge in any holiday feasts because you're following a strict Paleo diet? Think again! Each of these recipes are Paleo and free of grains and overly processed foods.
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11 Sexy Healthy Foods You Can Eat off Your Lover's Body
As a health nut, you know how important it is to work wellness into your routine. You take the stairs instead of the elevator and do chair exercises at your desk. And if you’re going to eat out, it’s got to be organic. Why should sex be any exception?
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12 Holiday Feast Mistakes That Make You Gain Weight
Love this time of year but dreading the holiday weight gain? You're not alone. Fear of residual weight gain dampens the mood for many health-conscious individuals throughout the season. And it’s with good reason! On average, we consume 4,500 calories at a holiday gathering, according to the Calorie Control Council.
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17 Diet, Health and Fitness Products With Totally Bogus Claims
In an effort to stay fit, lose weight, dodge diseases and limit medical costs, Americans spend billions of dollars on health-and-wellness products each year. Sadly, many of the claims companies make to boost sales turn out to be completely false or not substantiated by research.
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The 20 Most Dangerous Candies
Candy is meant to be a treat, but even when consumed in moderation some varieties push the wellness envelope. To have your sweets and stay healthy too, limit candy that’s particularly high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial ingredients. Read on for 20 candies that can really spook your health.
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What Causes Hiccups After Eating?
The diaphragm is a large muscle at the base of the lungs that contracts every time a person breathes in. As the diaphragm contracts, it becomes flatter. This allows the lungs to expand, causing air to be sucked in. Hiccups are involuntary contractions, or spasms, of the diaphragm.
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13 Reasons to Shop at a Farmers Market
Farmers markets are on the rise, with more than 8,500 markets now listed in the USDA's National Farmers Market Directory. These open-air markets offer locally grown — and often organic — fruits and vegetables.
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