PMS sucks; there’s just no polite way to say it. The week leading up to a period can be filled with depression, irritability, cramps, headaches, and that uncomfortable bloated feeling – and those are just a handful of the symptoms! While there’s no cure for PMS, there are a few things that can help it…
Omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in hemp, fish, and flaxseed, yield a number of health benefits including prevention of heart disease. But recent research found that a high dose of omega-3 supplements is not only great for one’s physical health but can reduce symptoms of major depression. Published in Translational Psychiatry, the analysis…
Many of us who are health-conscious are in a constant battle with bread – it tastes so good but it’s not so good for you. The problem with white bread is that it puts blood sugar levels at a peak because it’s digested too quickly. So as a solution, Professor Zhou Weibiao, a food scientist…
We’ve known for a long time that running can be a powerful mood booster. Enthusiasts rave about runners high and the rush of positive emotions that come from a good run. We also know what a powerful force meditation is, and the amazing way it can help your clear your mind and reduce stress levels.…
A Mediterranean diet yields a number of health benefits, and it’s been recently confirmed to be the best for weight loss. Based on five Harvard Medical studies, this diet is the most effective for shedding pounds in comparison to a low-fat diet, a low-carb diet, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet. Heavy in fruits,…
If you enjoy your morning coffee with a packet (or two) of Splenda, a recent study published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health might urge you to skip the sweetener. According to the study, the commonly used sugar alternative is being linked to developing leukemia and tumors. Scientists tested the effect of…
It’s no secret that probiotics are good for your gut, but they are loaded with other benefits, too! From reducing inflammation to boosting immunity, that serving of yogurt is doing more than complementing your homemade granola. Whether you get your probiotics through foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and milk, or by taking supplements, this guide offers…
If you’re having a hard time giving up your bagel habit, a recent study published by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention may convince you. Scientists from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found that people consuming a diet rich in high-glycemic foods (think refined, processed carbs) are at a 49 percent higher…
By the end of the week, we don’t blame you for wanting to kick back with a cold one. Enjoying a beer not only relieves stress from your busy life, but it also offers some physical health benefits. It reduces risk of heart attack: A recent Swedish study showed that women who drank one or…
Anxious? Drink coffee? The doctors have spoken – it may be time to ditch the coffee habit. We interviewed a range of specialists, from psychotherapists to cardiologists, and the results were clear as ever: caffeine can be a major factor when it comes to stress. “Caffeine overload mimics anxiety. If you’re anxious, it will worsen…
