Gentle inversions, such as those found in the yoga practice, can help relax the body, providing it with a much-needed break. When your legs are higher than your heart, blood is encouraged to flow back to the heart to be reoxygenated. The process of blood flowing back to the heart ...

Last week, you got a wellness check with your doctor, which included a blood test. Now you're looking at your lab results. The total cholesterol number is in red because it's “high” according to the readout. Uh-oh. What does that mean? But wait. Your “HDL cholesterol” is in the normal ...

With the summer weather upon us, Mother Nature is dialing up the heat. According to Climate Central, in the past half-century, summer temperatures have risen 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the U.S., with the eight largest increases occurring in cities in Texas, Idaho, and Nevada. With the more intense ...

Apple cider vinegar has gained popularity over the past few years as a health supplement. Market research firms like Mordor Intelligence expect the global market for it to grow at a 5.4 percent rate through 2024. Online influencers and media outlets promote apple cider vinegar as a solution for a ...

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Nutritional Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years and was inspired by health organizations and consumer groups that wanted to make it easier for people to ...

Neck pain is all too common, yet it isn’t something most people think about until they are experiencing it for themselves. Almost everyone has woken up from time to time with a kink in their neck that results in decreased mobility and discomfort. Others might experience frequent neck stiffness and ...

After over a year of being cooped up because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are looking forward to getting out and about this summer. As you make your plans for travel, vacation, and recreation, however, keep in mind that the summer heat can be dangerous. According to the Centers ...

Both depression and anxiety are far more common than you think. Everyone feels down or anxious from time to time, but when these feelings become predominant or are overwhelming, there is definitely cause for concern. These negative emotions can start controlling your life, which can often be debilitating. Sadly, prescription ...

Home can be a dangerous place. In 2018, an estimated 125,300 preventable injury-related deaths occurred in homes and communities. That was about 75 percent of the preventable injury-related deaths that year, according to the National Safety Council. An additional 37.6 million people suffered non-fatal medically consulted injuries, meaning they had ...

A little over a decade ago, most of us hadn’t heard of gluten. But then it seemed that the market exploded with gluten-free foods and books on gluten-free diets. Today, many of us remain confused about gluten. Is it bad for you? Or bad only for some people? And if ...