The debate surrounding the health benefits of coffee has been ongoing for decades. And while the origins of this popular beverage date back to the 10th century, with roots in Ethiopia, it remains one of the most commonly consumed beverages around the world today, with an estimated 450 million cups of coffee consumed daily in ... Continue Reading
Eight Secrets to Staying Healthy
Throughout the colder months of the year, it feels like cold and flu germs are inescapable. Whether you’re in a crowded public space, with a heightened awareness of the dangers of touching handrails, bathroom door handles, people coughing … or whether you’re in the comfort of your own home, with children bringing home germs ... Continue Reading
Six Top Wellness Trends for 2018
We are culturally programmed to feel the need for reinvention with the arrival of a New Year. And while some resolutions are worthwhile for the sake of our physical and mental health, often times, there is no need to reinvent ourselves for ... Continue Reading
High Blood Pressure Diagnoses Increase with New Guidelines
Your blood pressure has not changed but you may suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure. How is that possible? Earlier this month, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, in partnership several other health organizations, revised the guidelines that determine whether your blood pressure ... Continue Reading
Improve your Brain with a Nap
Those who nap are often looked down upon, as if nap time is only for young children or the elderly. But in fact, those who nap are actually smarter than the rest of us, quite literally.
Several studies have proven that after a nap, you are twice as likely to have the cognitive or physical ability to complete a task, ... Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Detox
The holidays are a wonderful time for overindulgence in all of our sinfully favorite things. Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, you likely enjoyed meals with family and friends that included savory salty appetizers, sweet alcoholic drinks, rich decadent foods, sweet irresistible desserts, perhaps more than one late-night ... Continue Reading