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Scientists have been trying to explain why people get sick for centuries. Hippocrates, the founder of modern medicine, thought people got sick due to an imbalance between three “humors”: blood, bile, and phlegm. Medieval doctors thought people got sick as a consequence of their sins. When scientists decoded the human genome, many thought that would […]

What makes people happy and healthy? Back in 1938, researchers at Harvard sought to answer that exact question. They started by surveying health records from 724 people, and then they continued to survey those same health records every two years thereafter. Among other things, they asked these subjects about their state of mind. The results, […]

Menopause causes significant changes in a woman’s body, with some of the biggest changes occurring within the brain. This is particularly the case where estrogen is concerned. Women’s bodies work best in an estrogen-rich environment. The brain is no exception. In fact, many of the physical issues associated with menopause have their root cause in […]

Dietary oils provide your body with fats that are important for good health. They also provide energy for your body. However, not all oils have the same benefits…even among the oils considered to be good or healthy. And some oils that were previously thought to be healthy have been called into question as more research […]

You do what you can to stay healthy during the winter and early spring months. You get plenty of rest. Wash your hands constantly. Even take your vitamin C. Despite all that, you may come down with the flu. Or a cold. Either way, you’re looking at up to a week of coughing, sneezing, body […]

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions for this year? If you’re like most people, you did…but you may not make good on most or all of them. And that’s ok. Everyone likes to dream big, but following through can be hard. Especially once you get thrown from “holiday life” back into “regular life”. The […]

Are you 50 years of age or older? Then this article on bone loss is for you. Put simply, bone loss is what makes bones weak and brittle as people age. If left unchecked, even a minor stressor like a fall or coughing can cause a fracture. The statistics make the impact of bone loss […]

As if the last two years weren’t bad enough… This winter we’re suffering through three (yes, three) pandemic viruses: COVID-19: new variants, as well as “covid-fatigue” from various safety measures, have kept COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at concerning levels this winter. Influenza: the measures we took to avoid Covid-19 for the past two-plus years also […]

Healthspan isn’t just a gift for you. It’s something you can share with friends, family, co-workers…everyone in your personal sphere. And it’s a gift that keeps on giving for years and years. What is Healthspan? Healthspan isn’t just living longer…it’s about being healthier during the time that you’re alive, so you can enjoy your life […]

Balance is an important word when it comes to your health. Nowhere is it more important than with your lower digestive tract, a.k.a. your “gut”. And when it comes to your gut, the two things that need to be in balance are prebiotics and probiotics. Keep reading to learn why gut health is so important […]