Why thinking small works Instead of declaring a sweeping resolution that—let’s be honest, you’ll probably forget about in February—making micro monthly goals can be more effective. “Attempting to improve your health is much easier when…
You know the expression, “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away”? Well, it turns out that this may be true, in part, because of rutin. Rutin, of the the most important constituents of apple…
Flip over just about any of your favorite food or beauty products and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll spot soy, egg or sunflower lecithin on the ingredients label. Commonly used as an emulsifier and…
Limit the vino You’ve long heard that a little vino is good for your heart. Still, women can’t go drink-for-drink with their male counterparts. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends, women stick to one drink…
Lung cancer. Brain tumors. Breast cancer. Prostate cancer. Every organ in your body is vulnerable to creating abnormal cells that attack your healthy tissue, but there’s one body part where cancer just doesn’t seem to…
Cook more Homemade meals tend to be healthier than take-out because you know what’s in them, plus you’re not tempted to order something deliciously unhealthy that catches your eye. You can ensure you get the…
What are the health benefits of arugula? This vegetable is an immune-boosting vegetable that packs a nutritional punch, especially considering its tiny number of calories. Like other leafy greens, arugula salad is one of the…
By Dina Pestonji (as told to Meghan Jones) In the first week of 2013, 29-year-old Dina Pestonji suffered two strokes within a week, one of which left her unable to speak or move for weeks.…
Pumpkins are an integral part of the holiday season. From pumpkin carving to sweet pumpkin spice to fresh pumpkin pie, it’s hard to imagine fall without this bright orange fruit. Unfortunately, pumpkin seeds, like pumpkin…
You no doubt know that aerobic exercise like walking, cycling, and swimming can help your heart. But now it looks like strength training may be just as important for your ticker, according to research from…
