Real Wellness
If you love drinking coffee in the morning and you happen to be trying to lose a few extra pounds, you’re in luck. Adding just a few simple ingredients into your coffee can help accelerate your metabolism. Naturally, our bodies are more insulin resistant in the morning, partly due to a rise in cortisol upon waking. […]
With the citrus season in full swing, there is no better time than now to embrace all of the benefits that citrus has to offer. Just a hint…. it goes way beyond vitamin C. Citrus includes a wide variety of fruits with the most popular being grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Reaching for these […]
A massive study of the impact of health habits on life expectancy was recently published by researchers at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. The study used data from the well-known Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) and Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). The following five areas of focus were chosen from the study […]
A study in Scientific Reports has found that trees may help you live longer. Seriously. The study used previous research from a 2015 study which found that viewing natural scenery has both cognitive and psychological benefits. The new research indicates that the addition of trees to a neighborhood or landscape could actually have beneficial effects […]
It goes without saying that physical activity is good for you. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to keep you fit and help prevent heart disease and stroke. However, a recent study notes that physical activity may also be a natural way to slow aging. Presently, scientists loosely gauge […]
Alternative medicine is becoming more widespread and commonly used by people all over the world. This is true especially when used to treat pain. Western medicine often relies on medications that cause a large amount of side effects and can be extremely addicting as well. One alternative medicine that has been around for quite some time but […]
Health issues such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, anxiety, autism, and even posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be emotionally distressing not only for those affected, but also for their loved ones. The brain is the most complex part of the human body, and we are just now learning the role nutrition plays in the proper functioning […]
We all know the feeling: that stabbing pain when you swallow is a harbinger of illness. It happens all too often during cold and flu season when contagious bugs are flying around the school, office, shopping mall and public transit. Or, it could be allergies. A sore throat is a year-round problem for many. Although […]
You’ve probably heard the term food as medicine, but did you know that music offers healing powers too? It’s been proven by science to ease pain, relieve stress and improve overall well-being, inspiring a program known as “Musicians on Call.” Their mission is to bring music to the bedsides of patients that are too sick […]
The rate of obesity in the United States alone is enough to scare most of us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than one third of American adults are obese — that’s approximately 78.6 million people. The economic toll of obesity is as troublesome as the problem itself. The CDC […]
