Imagine this: You press your hand to your chest, and instead of quiet reassurance, your heartbeat thunders like a drum in a vast hall. Or perhaps your footsteps echo as if you tread on hollow ground, each step a whisper amplified into a roar. For most, these are fleeting oddities, tricks of the mind in […]
Depression is a serious mental illness — one that affects more than 15 million adults in the U.S. For some women, pregnancy can bring about new depression symptoms, or worsen existing ones. However, before going to your doctor for an antidepressant prescription, you should know the very real risks that these drugs carry. A study, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The technology of 3D printing is a technique that creates 3D objects from digital designs right before your eyes. Typically, 3D printers work with plastic or other malleable materials to create 3D structures that can be used for toys, lab tools, furniture, and more. Until recently, 3D printing was seen as more of a novelty […]
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 […]
Honey is a fantastic food to consume internally, and although it does contain a large amount of sugar, it is not refined like the sugar found in processed foods. And, due to the many vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial properties found in honey, the sugar is used and absorbed differently in the body, especially when […]
Traditional toothpaste contains fluoride, which for many years was thought to be the best option to keep our teeth clean. However, through research, we now know that excess fluoride can cause significant damage to the thyroid and even the brain. And while toothpaste seems harmless and a normal part of life, traditional tubes of toothpaste […]
While rare and exotic beauty treatments tend to get all the press, sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the basics that remain just as effective as ever. Vitamin E oil is one of those ingredients that appears in so many products that we tend to forget about it. It is often used as a […]
Joint pain and bone loss often go hand in hand, especially after 50. You might notice: more stiffness in the morning aches that linger longer joints that don’t feel as strong as they used to Many people assume this is just part of aging. But in some cases, what you eat every day can play […]
