A few minutes a day of meditation could help you in more ways than you could have imagined. HOT TIP: According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, just 30 minutes per day of meditation could take the…
If you have recently discovered that you need to eat a more plant-based diet, you may also be wondering how on earth to get some protein that is satisfying, tasty and not an animal product. We're here to help,…
Hello friends. Today we introduce you to our newest contributor (and youngest!), Emily. She is bravely sharing a lifelong struggle with all of you in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding of this serious issue. Let's all…
Want to sleep better, more easily, maybe deeper? Try this HOT TIP! Did you know that 71 percent of Americans say they sleep better on fresh-smelling sheets? This per the National Sleep Foundation. Try a lavender spray, as…
This month is our Cancer Awareness series. Need help figuring out everything your insurance will pay for if you have cancer? Our friends at the Cancer Support Community can help. Learn about the Cancer Insurance Checklist and more…
Hello, friends. This month we are highlighting the efforts of our friends at the The Cancer Support Community (a partnership from the former Wellness Community and Gilda's Club). CSC is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and…
A Harvard study of people ages 18 to 45 found that the more time adults spent exercising, the more brain tissue they had in zones involved in memory. Memory-related brain areas start shrinking at a rate of 1% to…
What's the easiest way to lower your risk of breast cancer? Start walking. Yep, that simple. In a recent study published by PLoS One, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers found that those women who had engaged in moderate activity every…
Has your skin changed during or after your illness in ways that you are unsure how to handle? We did, too, so we spoke with Board Certified Cosmetic and General Dermatologist Dr. Annie Chiu about how to take care…
A new study has shown that drinking coffee regularly can drop the risk of liver cancer by 40%, as well as protect against Alzheimer's, diabetes and other cancers. That should ease the guilt of that daily trip to…