Health & Wellness
Are There Healthy Sugars?
by Joel Fuhrman, M. D., Wellness Contributor Agave, honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup are all marketed as healthier alternatives to table sugar and other added sugars, such as high-fructose corn syrup and evaporated cane juice. Is there any truth to those claims? Here are the facts. Alternative sweeteners, just like conventional sweeteners, add little […]
How Does Forgiving Others Impact Your Health?
(HealthyResearch.com) – Have you ever heard the saying, “Forgiving is the best gift you can give yourself?” As it turns out, it’s true — literally. When we hold onto anger, resentment, regret, bitterness, or any other negative emotion over a period of time, those feelings can cause us psychological damage. Believe it or not, research […]
Happy People Never Do These 11 Things
(HealthyResearch.com) – Genetics can impact your mental health, but you still have control over your happiness. You may already know that performing random acts of kindness and maintaining strong relationships promote a happy state of mind, but you might be wondering what not to do. These are 11 habits and behaviors you should avoid if […]
10 Beauty Mistakes That Can Make You Look Old
(HealthyResearch.com)- You work hard to maintain a beauty routine in order to look and feel younger. Yet despite all of your efforts, you might be sabotaging your own efforts with ineffective or harmful practices. To get the most out of your daily regime, avoid these 10 mistakes that can make you appear older. Skin Care […]
Social vs Solo Time: How to Optimize Your Ratio
(HealthyResearch.com) – Ask most people how they’d label their friends and family members, and they’ll tell you the quiet people in their lives are introverts and their loud, boisterous friends are extroverts. The truth? It’s totally possible to be shy and extroverted, or loud and introverted. The true definition lies in how you gain energy […]
This Common Kitchen Item is Toxic When Used to Cook
(HealthyResearch.com)- We’ve all heard that aluminum is not good for us. But most people connect that warning to cookware and certain products that are known to contain aluminum (such as cosmetics and underarm deodorant). But how many of us make the connection to aluminum foil? Most of us cook with aluminum foil at some point, […]
3 Signs It’s Time to Slow Down
(HealthyResearch.com)- The average American logs 44 hours per week with their employer and 50 or 60-hour workweeks are common in some industries. Combine those long workweeks with other commitments, like parenting, social events and volunteer work, and it’s easy to pile too many obligations into an already hectic week. While some adults love leading fast-paced lives, […]
Did Your Low-Carb Diet Stop Working? Here’s Why…
(HealthyResearch.com) – If your low-carb diet has stopped working, take heart. It’s normal for all diets to stall or plateau, even if they’re being followed religiously. The good news is that plateaus aren’t permanent, nor are they a reason to quit or drastically change your diet. You can break through the plateau! All you have […]
17 Things That Determine Who Gets Cancer
(HealthyResearch.com) – Most of us would like to think we’re doing all we can to avoid a run-in with the Big C. While some risk factors cannot be controlled, there are things we can do to lower the odds. Minimize your cancer risks by being mindful of the following 17 factors. The Produce in Your […]
4 Plants That Help You Sleep Better
(HealthyResearch.com)- Getting a good night’s rest is part of staying healthy, but not everyone is able to get the ZZZZZs they need. You can keep certain plants in your room to help make the atmosphere more serene and peaceful to help you get better sleep. Plants make the oxygen we breathe and almost any can […]
Why You Shouldn’t Hold Your Pee
(HealthyResearch.com) – You curl up under your comforter, tossing and turning until you finally find the perfect position. Then it happens: you have to pee. But you’re comfy and warm, so you tell yourself you’ll go to the bathroom later and drift off to sleep with a full bladder. Sound familiar? Many of us hold […]
Danger! Never Combine These OTC Medications
(HealthyResearch.com) – You don’t need a doctor for every ache or ailment, which is why the average household doles out $338 per year on over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Annually, these medications help nearly 60 million people treat minor medical issues at home, but OTC medications still carry some risks. Whether you’re tackling a migraine or alleviating […]