Why You Should Not Rake Fall Leaves

Fall is all about sweaters, hot beverages, and jumping into piles of leaves. We spend hours raking leaves in the fall. Most of us toss them to the curb, after which they are collected and subsequently end up in landfills. But are these attempts to clean up our yards misguided? Natural gardeners suggest that perhaps […]

5 Early Joint Pain Mistakes That Keep You Stuck

Joint pain can flip your routine overnight. Yesterday you were fine, and today every step, twist, or reach comes with a sharp reminder that something is off. The longer you guess, the easier it is to slip into “common sense” fixes that actually make stiffness, irritation, and inflammation hang around. Most people don’t realize how […]

4 Strategies for Getting a Healthy Midday Nap

What is the best way to reduce feelings of frustration and stress? Yoga, meditation, listening to quiet music? While all of these can have a positive effect on stress levels, a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan has found that the secret to feeling less day-to-day frustration might just be a […]

Depression Maybe a Side Effect of Diet, Lifestyle: Study

A study has recently been released that indicates that depression may be more closely related to an illness or allergic reaction than a mental condition. Numerous scientists have spent the last several years studying the science behind what causes depression. George Slavich, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, has dedicated most […]