Category Archives: General Health

The last few weeks have either been sweet music to your ears or the cause of your nightmares. Christmas songs, carols, or whatever you want to call them may have taken over your favorite radio station. They’re certainly being played in grocery stores. And if the shopping malls and retail stores are still open in ...click here to read more

One of your body’s most significant defenses against aging is antioxidants. These valuable compounds help protect your cells from oxidative stress so they can maintain health and efficiency. Most antioxidants come from the food you eat. Some powerful ones, however, are made naturally in the body. But with age, like many other functions, this antioxidant ...click here to read more

The holidays don’t have the best reputation from a health perspective. Rich tourtiere, cakes, panettone, and other seasonal specialties are calorically dense and don’t exactly offer a ton of nutritional value. But hey, it’s once a year! Of course, not all holiday food is “bad” for you. Much of it is nutrient-dense and can easily ...click here to read more

When I see products advertising activated charcoal, I can’t help but say, “really? still?” Activated charcoal has enjoyed a real moment for the past couple of years. Now, with the holidays in full swing, it’s being peddled as a healthy reinforcement for liver detox. These companies know that alcohol and sugar consumption go up this ...click here to read more

Winter is not good for your prostate. It seems strange to think that seasons may play a role in prostate health, but according to a 2010 study, they do. The work noted that cold and dry weather is closely correlated with incidences of poor prostate health. The researchers of the study, which was published in ...click here to read more

The holidays and healthy eating seem to be at odds with each other. But you can still enjoy the tastes of the season while improving vein and heart health. Holiday staples like cinnamon, walnuts, even red wine and chocolate, can work to relax veins, improve circulation, and ultimately make the season a little easier on ...click here to read more

I get that you don’t want to start a strength training routine. It’s hard work, intimidating, and a young person’s game. It’s also one of the most beneficial things you can do. Especially if you’re 50, 60, 70-plus, or older. Building strength helps keep your bones and muscles strong and healthy. It can improve mobility, ...click here to read more

There’s been a real push for people to adopt plant-based diets in recent years. It’s for a good reason. Higher intake of plant foods is associated with a host of health benefits while making a much smaller footprint for the environment. But does that make meat bad? Certainly not. While consumption and manufacturing patterns may ...click here to read more

Everyone has their favorite food season. If it’s winter, I’m sure you’re licking your lips at the chance to enjoy hearty classics like chili, soups, stews, meat pies, and more. These foods are comforting, high-calorie, and depending on how you make them, may promote or prevent heart troubles. Taking a proactive approach to heart health ...click here to read more

You go to the bathroom multiple times per day, but do you ever really think about bladder health? Probably not. So, you might be asking yourself, “how do I know if I have a bladder infection?” There are a few telltale signs that something is wrong with your bladder. There are also ways to minimize ...click here to read more

Despite CDC warnings, millions of Americans have already boarded flights to head home for the holidays, bucking the COVID-19 risk to be with their families. Unfortunately, many of those meetings could result in COVID-19 infections. Even if you’re family isn’t flying across the country, you might want to rethink plans with those living a few ...click here to read more

When your feet fall asleep, you might not think much of it. It may be annoying, but it is certainly not concerning. It also might be the only time you really think about circulation. Circulation is vital to your overall health. Your body is constantly circulating fluids throughout your body. Five quarts of blood move ...click here to read more

Exercise can do a lot more than help build and maintain muscle strength. It’s effects may be even more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m not talking about its effect on immune strength either. As workouts have moved indoors and group classes online, they are providing valuable human connection in an increasingly isolated world. This ...click here to read more

What you eat is important. It always has been. But it’s never been as crucial as it is right now. I’m not talking about all the superfoods out there or magic diets, detox programs, or anything like that. I’m literally just talking about food in general. As you’ve gotten older, your body has changed, and ...click here to read more