What you eat can play a surprisingly big role in how well you sleep, according to a new study by the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. The study was the first to link specific nutrients to short or long sleep duration—and also found that people who consume a large variety of foods ...

Probiotics don’t just benefit digestive health. Scientists have also discovered that the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements can aid weight loss and may help ward off colds, skin rashes, allergies, diabetes, and heart disease. Most remarkably, the “good” bacteria found in fermented foods and supplements may also be powerful natural antidepressants, with ...

According to the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50 percent. 50 percent! Regular exercise can also slow further deterioration in those who have already started to develop cognitive problems. Taking your brain out for a walk can increase your brain’s neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. ...

“I want to eat healthier, but it’s too expensive. I can’t afford it.” It’s a refrain I hear almost every day. Now, I’ll grant you that buying 1,000 calories of Cocoa Puffs is cheaper than buying 1,000 calories of fresh vegetables or pasture-raised meat. And if trying to support yourself and your family on limited ...

Why does it seem like there are never enough hours in the day? From day to night, work to family, personal goals, and endless to-do lists, we’re a nation of on-the-go people. We all want to be more productive, which requires more focus and more energy. If you feel your focus and energy slipping, you’ll ...

While there are many great mentors you can learn from that can help you knock your goals out of the park, what if I told you that you are by far the most powerful mentor you have? Using your past success as a template for overcoming bad habits is an excellent way to fuel future ...

Looking at tens of thousands of brains over the years, we have noticed an interesting trend: as we age, our brains seem to be getting less and less active. Like many other aspects of the human body, our brain’s natural sharpness begins to deteriorate later in life. This degenerative trend can be the culprit behind ...

The heat of summer is finally here! With all of this summer sunshine, those hot and hyper kids might need some help cooling down. Pool parties and popsicles are a popular way to chill out on a hot summer’s day. However, most store bought popsicles are packed full of sugars or artificial sweeteners, which won’t ...

With Fourth of July celebrations and picnics around the corner, this delicious and healthy alternative to fried chicken wings will be a crowd favorite! Serves 6-8 Ingredients: – 2 dozen free-range chicken wings (or mini drum sticks) – 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil? Spice Blend Ingredients: – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 1 teaspoon ...

You looked in the fruit and vegetable aisle. You saw how fresh and green the broccoli looks, so you decided to take a couple of stalks, but not before doing a double take on the price. You sighed, put the broccoli back, and then headed on over to the “dead aisles”; the Alzheimer’s and high ...