While broccoli has long been considered a necessary superfood packed with vitamins, protein, and more, a recent study is suggesting it can also ward off signs of aging. The Washington University School of Medicine study, published in Cell Metabolism, used mice to look at how a specific enzyme found in greens like broccoli, cucumbers, and…
Even the healthiest among us can’t help but get into the Halloween fun, and while everything’s good in moderation, sometimes a night of temptation means going overboard (no regrets!). Whether you’ve snacked on trick-or-treating purchases too much or know you have a big weekend ahead, here are some ideas to detox when you’re ready to…
There are several risk factors that can increase your chances of developing breast cancer. And while the risk increases as we age, there are certain preventative measures every women should do, whether she’s in her 20s or in her mammogram years, to help reduce her risk of getting the disease. Read on for 10 things…
A recent breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research is welcome news for master sommeliers and, well, people who just really like wine. A new study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that sommeliers, i.e., people who have heightened olfactory capabilities, are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Conducted at the Cleveland Clinic academic hospital in Las…
Big news for anyone who likes to imbibe. Researchers for the British Journal of Sports Medicine recently tried to see if routine exercise could somehow lessen the risk of cancer illnesses related to drinking; their findings may or may not make you rethink your happy hour plans. Done exclusively in Scotland and England, the study…
The following post was originally featured on Eat, Drink, and Be Skinny and was written by Teresa Howes, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. If you know me at all, you know I’m Fitbit-obsessed. When I began my current public relations job, I quickly watched my steps decline . . . and decline .…
Jessica Alba is like the popular girl in school . . . only way nicer. The 35-year-old actress has become a sort of lifestyle guru in recent years largely due to the success of The Honest Company, her billion-dollar company that offers natural and organic household, baby, and, now, beauty products. Just a year after…
Moving is probably my least favorite activity. Growing up, my parents moved our family about 20 times – in the third grade alone, I went to three different schools, in three different states. Seven elementary schools later, I knew what it was like to be “the new kid” more than anyone really wants to, and…
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Jenn, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Ever wish you were more mindful? Or that, honestly, you had a better idea of what “being mindful” actually meant? If so, this post and infographic from Ideapod is fantastic. Because it’s one thing…
When strangers ask me about my hobbies, I always ask, “Does sleep count?” They usually laugh, because they think I’m kidding. I’m not. I love to sleep. Maybe I’m obsessed with sleeping because I’m actually a really light sleeper, which means I need more of it than the average adult (hello, naps). That’s what I…
