These 7 Foods Will Help Keep Your Cholesterol in Check

Healthy runners probably don’t lend much thought to cholesterol numbers. But more than 12 percent of American adults over the age of 20 have high cholesterol (levels greater than 240 mg/dL), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—another 95 million people have borderline high total cholesterol levels...

A Simple Guide on How to Start Meditating, According to Experts

We’ve all been there: The clock strikes midnight, and our thoughts race on as if we’d just walked into the office with our first cup of coffee. Sleep? Never heard of her, minus a few quick minutes of shut-eye in between the tossing and turning.

This scenario is all too common for many. It’s incredibly challenging to calm down a racing mind after a full day of working, parenting...

6 Secrets to Stopping Hiccups That Actually Work

Ever get hit with a bout of the hiccups only to feel embarrassed, like they should be a thing adults are over? After all, they don’t serve any purpose at all, other than seemingly to make social situations awkward.

This theory isn’t far off from the truth — hiccups pretty much...

12 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself

In the world of personal finance, it’s easy to get caught up with conversations about debt and money, bills and spreadsheets, side hustles and income. We often forget how incredibly important it is to take a step back from all of those things and just focus on ourb own well-being. That’s why I decided to implement self care Sunday. I think it’s important to remind each other (and ourselves) how vital self-care is...

How to Meditate When You Have No Idea Where to Start

If you’re wondering how to meditate, there’s a good chance it’s because you’ve heard all sorts of things about how good it can be for you. People love to suggest meditation for a variety of reasons: to reduce stress and anxiety, to ease depression, to put you to sleep, to make you feel more present, to magically transform you into a better...

5 Dangerous Sunscreen Myths You Should Stop Believing This Summer

When the weather gets warm and the layers come off, you know that it’s time for head-to-toe sunscreen. However, a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy of Dermatology found that, while 80% of respondents knew they should slather on the SPF every two hours, only 33% of people reported doing so. What’s more, 42% avoided...

What Are Postbiotics?

Over the last few years, there's been a lot of buzz about probiotics, the so-called "good" bacteria that reside in the gut. They're believed to offer a wide range of health benefits, from a robust immune system to improved digestion.

Not long after we started hearing about probiotics, prebiotics became a thing. Prebiotics are "most soluble fibers and resistant starches" that those...

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Mental Health? A Dietitian Explains

Let’s face it: There’s a lot in life you can’t control. However, to the degree that you have access to healthy foods, you can take charge of what you eat to influence your happiness and mental wellness. Numerous studies confirm that dietary factors can shift your mood — for better or worse. So, if you’re languishing, here are some foods that may help, as well as...

Nutritionists Hate These Diet & Eating Trends

You want to improve your diet and eat healthy but what does that exactly mean? With so many different diet and eating trends available, it’s easy to become confused over which ones are great and which ones aren’t? Is no carb the way to go? What about cutting calories? Or the ever-popular...

Here's What Doctors Want You to Know Before You Begin Taking a Vitamin C Supplement

Vitamin C is one of the most common dietary supplements taken by Americans, and there's undoubtedly benefits to making sure you're getting enough of this important nutrient.

Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development, and repair of body tissues, and it also aids in collagen production...