Category Archives: General Health

Protein shakes are a quick and convenient way to get some extra protein for your muscles. But are they worth the money? If you’re 60 or older, I’d say absolutely yes. The reason is that despite the fact that protein shakes are about as ultra-processed a food as you can get, they offer a significant ...click here to read more

If you’ve been feeling a little lazy, unenergized, or down in the dumps the past week or so, it might have a little something to do with the time change last week. When it gets dark earlier, it can zap energy and sink the mood of people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. ...click here to read more

Some people simply can’t get into meditation and have no desire to learn. If you can’t fully shut your brain down or get bored trying to practice mindfulness or meditation, trust me, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t calm anxieties or combat your stress by slowing down. There’s a reason why people ...click here to read more

Many keep zinc supplements close by when cold and flu season hits. A new study suggests that’s likely a good idea. New research out of Australia shows taking a zinc supplement can be an effective measure for maintaining and improving a robust immune system. Zinc has long been recognized as a potential boon for immune ...click here to read more

I’m sure there aren’t many people who like turning their clocks an hour forward in the spring and then back in the fall. And even for those who don’t mind it, the data showing it has an impact on health is undeniable. On Sunday, much of North America will “fall back” out of daylight savings ...click here to read more

The more that’s learned about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the more far-reaching it seems. New research suggests that COVID-19 can infect the ear and affect hearing and balance. Reports of COVID-19 patients with symptoms like hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), dizziness, and balance problems prompted MIT scientists to look at how the virus may ...click here to read more

Carbohydrate means “sugar.” Which, in current vernacular, also means bad. But is this fair? Not really. Although carbohydrates are sugar, they are not inherently bad. Not all sugar is bad, believe it or not. In fact, your body needs it to run. Glucose (stored sugar) is your body’s preferred source of energy. Sugar allows your ...click here to read more

Earlier this month, former United States President Bill Clinton was hospitalized for sepsis. It might have left you wondering what sepsis is. It’s a relatively common condition that isn’t talked about too frequently, and Bill Clinton isn’t the only notable name to have an experience with it. It killed Muppet’s creator Jim Henson and pope ...click here to read more

If your car just sits in the driveway all winter, chances are it might not be there for you when you need it. Getting in regularly to turn the ignition on and taking it for a spin can keep things in working order. The same goes for your veins. The more time you spend sitting ...click here to read more

Fall flavors are here: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin beers, and hot apple cider. Of course, there are also real foods in season, and they taste pretty good. Seasonal superfoods are abundant in autumn. Many of the flavors spice up drinks and treats, but on their own, they can add plenty of color, nutrition, and variety ...click here to read more

Are you afraid to go for a long walk because you know you’ll have to pee at some point? Or maybe you get the urge a little more than you’d like, but can hold it until a bathroom appears. For some, having an overactive bladder is a nuisance. For others, it can have a massive ...click here to read more

There have been a few catchphrases that have arisen during the pandemic, one of them being “pandemic posture.” It refers to the posture derived from slouching at a desk or in your favorite sofa/chair. 2020 and 2021, for many, have been marked by sitting. Sitting on the sofa in front of the TV or at ...click here to read more

Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a ...click here to read more

It has long been known that specific breathing techniques can help with various health conditions, including pain management. But a new study from the researchers at the University of Michigan set out to compare two types of meditative breathing to find their effect on pain. Researchers looked at two meditative breathing types, the first was ...click here to read more