When you’re feeling sick and just want to find relief, you trust that the prescription your doctor sends you home with is not only going to help you feel better — but that it’s also safe. There is one prescription you need to think twice about, even if your doctor says you need it —
After a devastating surge in the spring, COVID-19 deaths have slowed down somewhat this summer in the U.S. But not nearly enough. More than 180,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 so far. And this is right on par with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted back in April. They estimated
Besides a juicy peach, nothing says summer to me like a handful of dark, sweet cherries. You just can’t get them any other time of year… at least, not as good as they are in the summer months. But the cherries I’m going to tell you about are bright red, not dark purple. And they’re
Every year, heart disease kills more people than any other disease on earth, including cancer. So, is it any wonder that we’re all searching for ways to keep our ticker ticking? From exercise and supplements to diet, we all want to know how to keep our hearts healthy. And now, science has found a sweet
Remember the guy you knew who went barefoot everywhere, even in winter? He may have seemed a little eccentric but perhaps you admired his tenacity. As it turns out, he was on to something. New research is showing clear health benefits to walking barefoot in nature… The practice, called earthing, appears to increase antioxidants, reduce inflammation,
A gracefully aging face is a beautiful thing, but there are changes that occur with age that we would like to slow down. Age affects every nook and cranny of the body. Along with the wisdom, experience, and accomplishments that come with getting older, there are changes that occur in our outward appearance. Changes in
Those hot summer days are almost here and with them you can find yourself drained and dragging, fighting the heat and humidity. But there’s a simple way to boost your energy and feel better without turning to caffeine or a prescription. Even better, it’s a tasty treat… Watermelon. This summer fruit isn’t just juicy and
Imagine not having to live with stiff, swollen, painful joints… how would that change your life? Would you do more of the things you love, like golfing, hiking or spending time with your kids or grandkids? Would you be able to exercise again and finally get back into shape? Would being out of pain allow
The COVID-19 pandemic has us all on high alert for any warning signs we’ve been infected. Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the three most common symptoms, so that’s what most of us are watching out for. But as you may have heard, there are plenty of other symptoms that can indicate you’re infected
There’s been a lot of focus on keeping your hands and the surfaces in your house clean over the past few weeks — and for good reason. These simple actions can go a long way toward preventing the spread of COVID-19. But a topic I’ve heard a lot less about is your clothes, and I
