Silly (or not so silly), little gadgets that can help you manage stress — Whether you work at home or an office, what’s one thing you deal with all the time? It’s stress! The deadlines, the rush to do more than you have time for, and the unpredictability of life. Stress can make you wring your hands and curse under your breath. Longer-term, it…

This Will Fundamentally Change the Way You Look at Meditation — Meditation is your body’s a dose of calm. And meditation even offers physical health benefits. Some reasons to adopt the meditation habit are to improve how you feel, and to enhance mental health. Studies suggest meditation: Reduces anxiety and depression Lowers blood pressure Helps with pain management Improves sleep Boosts…

Justin Bieber had to cancel one of his tours because he was diagnosed with a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare disorder that affects a nerve in the face. To understand Ramsay Hunt, you must first be familiar with the childhood virus — chickenpox, also known as varicella. Chickenpox and Ramsey Hunt Are Closely Related Did…

It’s that new car smell we love so much! — Have you ever bought a new car and admired how it smelled when you sat down inside? The new car smell is one of the best parts of getting a new car. Some say the scent of a new car interior is one of the most distinct and evocative smells…

What a social biome is and how it affects your health and well-being — The gut microbiome, the living system that helps you absorb nutrients and fine tunes your immune system, is so “yesterday.” These days you also have to worry about another ecosystem that affects your health. It’s called the social biome, and it plays a key role in your mental health and…

Sadly, sometimes tragedy leads to more tragedy. — Tragically, the husband of a teacher senselessly murdered during the Uvalve, Texas school shooting passed away 2 day lter. News sources originally said he had a heart attack, but speculation is that he may have died of broken heart syndrome, a rare condition that mimics a heart attack. We’ve all…

More than 70% of extra-virgin olive oil may be downright fraudulent — There’s much talk about the health benefits of consuming extra-virgin olive oil, and for good reason. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats, which are linked to reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Extra-virgin olive oil also contains antioxidants. But if you’re an olive oil buff, there’s something you should know. Up to 70…

Endorphins make you feel good and here’s how to enjoy their benefits — We all like to feel a little pleasure! Right? There are lots of ways to get more pleasure out of life: Watch a funny movie Get outdoors in nature Spend quality time with someone you love or a pet Take a nap Eat something delicious But another way to experience…

Why you could be vitamin D deficient and not know it. — Did you know vitamin D deficiency or sub-optimal vitamin D is an epidemic in Western countries? One study conducted by the National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) found that 41.6% of 4495 adults had a low vitamin D level. People with darker skin, including African Americans and Hispanic adults are…