Tick Hoards this Summer? Probably. Here’s How to Beat the Bloodsuckers
Ticks are blood-sucking, disease-carrying nuisances that have only one thing in mind: feeding. Approximately 90 species of ticks (hard-shell and soft-shell) call the United...
What’s the Latest on Lyme?
People who live in the Northeast or upper Midwest regions of the United States are at a greater risk for contracting Lyme disease, an...
Boosting Your Happiness Factor: How to Increase Dopamine Levels
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that communicates messages between neurons in the body. There are over 100 different neurotransmitters in the body with...
Stay Skin Smart: What You Need to Know About Skin Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, reminding us to be safe as we go out into that beautiful spring sunshine. Skin cancer awareness is...
How to Break Your Own Worst Health Habits
When it comes to changing bad habits, humans tend to fall short. A mere 8 percent of people who set New Year’s resolutions actually...
This Food Ingredient Can Cause Pain and Inflammation
Carrageenan has been a cooking staple in Britain for hundreds of years, and it’s long been a popular food additive in the United States....
What You Need to Know About the Candida Auris Superbug
As if hospitals weren’t already dangerous enough, a new threat has emerged, and it’s giving health officials a run for their money. The Candida...
Is Your Brain Set to Self Destruct Mode?
Not getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day? Your brain could be melting down. New research shows that your brain...
5 Major Health Controversies (That Doctors Got All Wrong)
Science is far from perfect, and our understanding of human health is constantly evolving. The history of modern medicine is riddled with mistakes, from...
Timed Eating May Be the Key to Sustainable Weight Loss
If you’ve had little success with other diets, you might lose weight simply by timing your meals differently. Would you believe you can eat...
