Health & Wellness
Why You Should Consider Drinking Beet Juice
Beets have an incredible nutrition profile and a reputation for being very healthy. By the the time you read about all of their benefits, you’ll definitely be ready to pour yourself a glass of fresh beet juice. Our friends at Wellness.com have put together a list of all of the benefits you can expect. You’re […]
It Tastes Great and Your Brain Loves It!
Chocolate. Something about the decadent aroma and smooth, sweet taste stimulates us and makes us feel better no matter what the day seems to be throwing at us. PMS? Chocolate. Bad day? Chocolate. Well, guess what? Now there’s an even bigger reason to dip into the delight, especially the decadent dark stuff. An Ounce of […]
5 Amazing Benefits of a Plant You’ve Never Heard Of
We have all heard advice like this: “Go on a diet, exercise 3 times a week, don’t stress too much,” etc. But for some people those things are a lot easier said than done. Some people prefer to incorporate something easy into their daily routine because they know they can actually accomplish “easy.” They want to […]
What is the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
Making time for exercise can be tough. For those who have carved out an hour of precious free time to hit the gym or head outside, the hope is that every minute will count. So here’s the big question. Will exercising in the morning or evening make a workout more effective? Preliminary research reveals some great […]
How to Get Better Emergency Room Care
Most of us will need to go to the Emergency Room (ER) at least once in our lives. While a lot of experts (and our insurance companies) would prefer we see our primary care physicians, sometimes a trip is just unavoidable. Emergency rooms tend to be crowded and overwhelming. This often leads to what many […]
Stuck at a Weight Plateau? Try Intermittent Fasting
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., Wellness Contributor Stuck at a weight plateau? Try adding intermittent fasting to your routine. The use of time-restricted eating (also called intermittent fasting) is gaining popularity for a variety of health reasons, and if you are stuck at a weight and want to lose some more, intermittent fasting might be the help you […]
What to Do When Someone You Love Has Cancer
There aren’t many of us untouched by cancer, whether we’ve fought our own battles or held the hands of friends and loved ones as they went through their own treatments. It’s not uncommon for those who have not had cancer to know what to say to their friends undergoing treatment. How do we talk about […]
What You Drink Could Hurt You
It doesn’t matter if you’re enjoying time outside on a warm spring day, or cozying up by the fire on a cool fall night. Just make sure you think twice before reaching for a sugar-sweetened beverage to satisfy your cravings. Why? Sugary drinks have been linked to a number of very serious health risks. Joel […]
Eat Soup to Lose Weight
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., Wellness Contributor Why Sunday is Definitely Soup Night In my house, Sunday is Soup Day. Almost every Sunday I make a huge pot of vegetable bean soup. It is a convenient way to do two important things: make sure that I have a reliable meal on weeknights when I am tired […]
Your Attitude and Your Face
Your face says a lot about you. It’s not just about your skin condition, pimples, or winkles. It’s about your natural, day-to-day expression and the message it sends to everyone who sees you. And believe it or not, your face is very likely responsible for those make-it-or-break-it first impressions. It’s time to become more thoughtful and […]
4 Foods That Can Make Us “Smarter”
Anyone who has ever wished they could improve their memory or concentration, or felt they had a hard time learning something new, might shrug it off as a lack of smarts or as part of getting older. However, poor mental performance is also linked to the foods we eat. We can choose to eat foods that […]
The Common Cold: 5 Home Remedies That Really Work
Colds and flu bugs are more common in the fall and winter months, they can hit at any time of the year. While these viruses have no cure, the symptoms can be treated to help you stay comfortable. Rob Greenstein of Wellness.com shares 5 home remedies that really work. Check them out and stock up […]