On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired a generation with his statement, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” While Roosevelt...
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The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind
Within your body lives a long, powerful nerve that allows you to think, feel, work, relax, live, and thrive. It starts at the brain stem and...
Revive Cellular Energy With Coenzyme Q10
You already know that organs are unique bodily structures, like your heart and lungs, that have specific and indispensable functions. But you may not have...
The Dangers of Snow Removal
Every year, we hear news reports of people, usually older men, having heart attacks or experiencing sudden cardiac death after shoveling snow. In response to...
How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles
The hands-on practice of massage has been helping to heal sore muscles throughout human history. And several modern studies support the use of massage to...
Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth
It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), physical activity that exercises...
Fake Drugs
As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for better prices. Tens of thousands...
Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that they also opened our eyes...
The Dopamine Dilemma
Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a perpetual pull between what we...
Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains and other injuries. Each and...
What If You Forgot Whether You Got a Vaccination?
Can’t remember if you got a pneumonia or shingles or other vaccination? Here’s what to do…
Beware: Toxic Lead and Cadmium in Decorated Drinking Glasses
Decorative glassware embossed with logos or characters can leach dangerous toxins into what you’re drinking. What to watch out for…
