Most of us know that what we eat and drink can help our bodies stay fit and healthy, but what may surprise you is that there are also certain foods that are considered brain foods. Foods that can improve memory, and may even prevent certain types of dementia, like Alzheimer’s. What we put on our […]

If you’ve ever wondered whether your dog is actually a good judge of a person’s character or whether that’s just the wishful thinking of a doting dog parent, new research suggests that dog intuition about humans is real. However, it doesn’t have anything to do with a canine sixth sense. A study published in the journal PLOS […]

Almost 40 percent of adults in the U.S. take a multivitamin daily, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, but have you ever wondered- what’s the point behind taking vitamins and supplements? How Vitamins Were Discovered Back in the early nineteenth century, doctors believed that humans had to consume just four things […]

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The best way to get vitamins and minerals into your system is through a healthy diet, but supplements can help fill in where even a diverse diet may not help most people reach their daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals. This supplement guide will highlight the vitamins and minerals that all of us should […]

During pregnancy, a woman’s daily intake requirements for certain nutrients, such as folic acid (folate), calcium, and iron are vital for proper fetal growth and development – but is there a link between taking prenatal vitamins and autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a range of conditions, including Asperger syndrome, which alters social interaction, communication, […]

Vitamins are compounds that are essential to cellular function and the growth and development of human beings. Although the body doesn’t produce them, each vitamin fulfills a mission, to the point that a vitamin  deficiency can lead to health problems. The main source of essential vitamins should be a balanced diet. In some specific cases […]

When you hear the word yoga, what pops into your head?  If you imagine a freakishly in-shape woman with her legs bent over her shoulders like a pretzel, you are not alone. People who do yoga regularly have a reputation for being flexible and super chill, but many of them didn’t start out that way. […]

The idea of a beauty supplement holds wide appeal because of its ease and the perceived effectiveness of anything in “pill” form, but do these supplements really work? There’s a dizzying selection of hair, skin and nails vitamins out on the market, claiming stronger, longer, healthier, and more lustrous beauty at all different price points, […]

Kale is a superfood. The health benefits of kale. Kale: the world’s healthiest food. Kale, kale, kale.  And not only that, we’ve also all been guilty of forgetting that bag of spinach in the back of the fridge. Poor spinach. Well, now it’s time to bring back one your parents’ favorite childhood phrases, “Eat your spinach.” Because […]

Some people can drink a gallon of soda and maintain a perfectly flat stomach. My digestive system, on the other hand, is extremely sensitive, and almost anything I eat or drink can cause some uncomfortable bloating. So is it even possible to prevent bloating after eating or drinking? If you’re among the 10% to 30% of the […]

It’s that time of year. Everyone has a sore throat. Sore throats are commonly triggered by the fluctuations in temperature brought by the winter season, but sore throats are also a common symptom experienced due to a variety of conditions. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine: “Your throat is a tube that carries food […]

When something goes wrong with your medical care or the outcome of a procedure is not the one that was expected, some people investigate how to sue a doctor to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. However, not every treatment error is a good candidate for a medical malpractice case. A 2016 report published […]

Well, it just keeps happening. Another painkiller drug price has seen an unbelievable increase. This time, it’s an arthritis painkiller and the increase is around 2,000 percent over the course of five years. What changed? The drug’s rights were acquired by a new company. That’s about it, as far as we know. The Irish drug […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects over 5.5 million Americans over the age of 65. Alzheimer’s is more than just a tragic disease, however. It is also an international pandemic that is expected to see an increase in cases, from 47 million worldwide to over 135 million, by 2050. The cost of […]