The Health Benefits of Turmeric
You might have turmeric in your spice cabinet, especially if you like to make curry. But turmeric may also deserve a spot in your medicine cabinet. This spice has been used medicinally in India and Southeast Asia for thousands of […]
Hormones and Your Brain
When people talk about hormones and the brain, it’s usually about teenagers — everything from teen angst to the rollercoasters of high school relationships gets attributed to the hormonal changes of puberty. In reality though, hormones play a role in […]
The Facts About Midlife Belly Fat
Whether you call it a pooch, a muffin top, a tummy, love handles, or a spare tire, excess belly fat is possibly the most universally loathed form of weight gain. It can be especially difficult to lose weight from this […]
Insomnia, Part 2: Treatments for Insomnia
In our last post, we started examining many of the different facets of insomnia, including its definition, symptoms, and effects. Now, we’ll turn to treatments — what you can actually do to alleviate insomnia and get the restful, restorative sleep […]
Insomnia, Part 1: Definition, Symptoms, and Causes
Is falling asleep at night a struggle, no matter how tired you feel? Or do you fall asleep easily enough, but then wake up in the middle of the night and wind up lying awake for hours? Insomnia takes a […]
Osteoporosis, Part 2: Testing and Treatments
In our last post, we started to look at osteoporosis, a disease that causes weak and brittle bones, often leading to other health issues and disability. We also examined the various risk factors — and yes, there are a large […]
