Largest study of its kind finds alcohol use biggest risk factor for dementia

Alcohol use disorders are the most important preventable risk factors for the onset of all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia.

13 Habits of People With Concealed Depression

In America today, roughly 19 million people suffer from depression. It is estimated that at any given time, three to five percent of adults are experiencing a major depressive episode, and 2 of every 100 kids and 8 of every 100 teenagers have severe depression. All of these statistics exist despite depression being a very […]

How Stress Affects The Body

Why Gua Sha Is The New Cupping

I first learned about the traditional Chinese therapy called gua sha on Instagram, of all places. I was looking at photos of cupping and accidentally clicked on someone’s photo that was labeled with #guasha. FYI, if you ever want to be terrified, click on that hashtag; it’s all images of people who look like they’ve […]

The 5 Hormones Every Active Woman Needs to Know About

Hormones are one of your body’s main signaling systems. Think of them as tiny traffic cops: They direct biochemical messages that regulate everything from your sex drive to your metabolism, mood, sleep, and fertility. Given the amount of information they’re responsible for ferrying, it’s easy to see how mixed signals might affect the way you […]

13 Signs Of Vitamin D Deficiency

Did you know that one BILLION people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D? Closer to home in America, at least 50% of children under 12 years of age are either insufficient or deficient in this essential nutrient. You could almost say that we have a pandemic of Vitamin D deficiency! As we currently approach the […]

5 Reasons To Full Squat

The full squat is one of the most basic and fundamental human postures. Due to industrialized society’s heavy reliance on chairs and modern footwear however, it has become a position that many people have difficulty achieving. Born to Squat The full or deep squat refers to a position where the knees are flexed to the […]

Newborns Benefit from Hospital Cuddle Program

Within the confines of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, a room filled with state-of-the-art medical equipment helps safeguard newborn infants. Its equipment is lifesaving, but the personal touch provided by a group of volunteers called cuddlers makes this particular NICU something very special. Supervised by developmental and behavioral […]

Natural Labour vs Induced Labour – 6 Main Differences

Many parents are not aware of the reasons why waiting for labour to start without any interference is preferable, and beneficial, when there are no medical complications. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as having some medication and then having labour begin (and end) just as it would normally. The reality is actually very different. Here […]

8 Signs You Have Adrenal Fatigue

Suddenly, everyone from acupuncturists to holistic facialists are talking about adrenal fatigue—a buzzword for a constellation of symptoms that crop up when your adrenal glands can’t cope with your non-stop schedule and stress level, leaving you feeling worn out, burnt out, and, frankly, looking pretty haggard. While the medical establishment doesn’t fully buy it (adrenal […]