In bodybuilding and fitness, there is an unwritten rule – if you do not do leg press in the machine, then your strength indicators are unlikely to be at a high level, and the muscle mass of the legs leaves much to be desired. This means that without this exercise it...

Cancer doesn’t have to rob you of your joy and peace. In fact, if you choose, it can serve as an opportunity for tremendous personal growth, insight, and deeper healing. Psychologist and cancer survivor Susan Apollon’s new book, An Inside Job, offers insight into the...

Getting sick isn’t fun. Unless, of course, you relish thoughts of recessing deeper into the couch, unable to muster the energy to eat, drink, sleep in a real bed, or replace the entire tissue box your nose just blew through. Luckily, there are ways to avoid this...

Many women put too much pressure on themselves to make the holidays perfect for everyone. This can add a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety that can lead to serious heart problems. But many women will ignore the mild symptoms of a silent heart attack. Following...

Millions of people are dependent on multiple drugs to treat depression, anxiety, crippling fatigue, allergies, asthma, learning and attention deficits, and other afflictions to get through each day—drugs that pose significant dangers alongside their marginal...

One late summer afternoon, two young women returned home from their 10-year college reunion. Although they were best friends in college, they hadn’t seen each other since they graduated. healthy lifestyle can help you thrive as you move through your life’s journey....

Does waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom sound familiar? If you’re a man and you’re over 40, chances are you’ve experienced the all-too-common symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), even if you don?t recognize it by name. Frequent...

Americans are tired, depressed, and overweight, for many our equilibrium is out of whack. We spend more than $100 billion on energy drinks, antidepressants, sleep drugs, and other products designed to help us feel different. But they don’t necessarily help us feel...

It’s spring, well, officially at least! But as we all know, cold temperatures can and will stick around for many weeks after the start of spring. To help boost and maintain our mental health on this last final stretch, let’s look at some foods that should be on our...

What’s wrong with following a plant-based diet? Isn’t it better for the environment as well as our health? You might be surprised to find out that the correct answer to that question is, “not necessarily.”  Potato chips and corn oil are plant-based. So are vegan pizza...