Make Your Own Probiotic Toothpaste to Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease and Bad Breath
Your mouth has a microbiome of its own, and if something is setting yours off course, a toothpaste with probiotics could help balance the bacteria that live there. Yes, brushing, flossing, and getting regular cleanings helps wipe out the bad guys, but probiotic toothpaste can tip the balance in the good bacteria’s favor on a […]
What Your Hair Loss Says About Your Health
Many of us dread the day when we look in the mirror and see too much scalp peeking through the strands of hair. While hair loss is often thought of as a man’s problem, at least a third of women will experience thinning hair at some point in their lives. In fact, one study estimated […]
Choosing the Best Pillow for a Great Night’s Sleep
With about a third of our lives spent sleeping, you can’t underestimate the power of sleeping on the right pillow. Just like you wouldn’t want to spend your workday walking in shoes that don’t fit properly, you shouldn’t spend your resting time perched on a lumpy and uncomfortable pillow.
These Health Apps Could Save Your Life
What if you had a phone app that could tell the difference between having a heart attack or having gas? Today, 81 percent of all Americans own smartphones; and with smartphones come a variety of apps. But not all apps are for entertainment purposes only. Some apps could be instrumental for your health and wellbeing. […]
Why You Have Bad Breath Even After Brushing
It happens to the best of us…you have that delicious caesar salad at lunch without sparing a thought for the meeting coming up in the afternoon. You pop a breath mint, but you’re still paranoid that your breath reeks like garlic, and you spend the rest of the day trying not to talk directly toward […]
22 Things to Make Your Daily Walk More Exciting
Exercise doesn’t need to be complicated – walking is one of the easiest ways to incorporate more physical activity into your daily routine. Walking gets you outside the house and into the fresh air and sunshine, plus it provides many other health benefits. For example, a daily walk can help you:
Is it a Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference
A runny nose, stuffed-up sinuses, sneezing…these are all common symptoms we may experience a few times a year. Chances are, if you’re suffering from these uncomfortable and inconvenient symptoms, you’ve spent some time cruising the drugstore aisles searching for relief. But how can you be confident you’re choosing the correct treatment if you’re not sure […]
4 Best Plant-Based Snacks for Better Health
Adding plant-based snacks to your diet is a healthy move — particularly if fast and processed foods have become a staple. And, you don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy plant-based snacks. But they can help whittle your waistline and even lower your risk of heart disease. Whether you’re a carnivore, vegetarian, or a […]
What Science Says About Leg Shaking
Shaking in your legs could happen for many different reasons – some of which are harmless and temporary, while others could be more serious. If you have a shaky, twitching or bouncing leg, read on to discover some of the reasons this could be happening, and whether you should see a doctor.
Why the Benefits of Isometric Exercise are Often Undervalued
While many fitness trends involve ever-more strenuous forms of activity, such as army-crawling through mud puddles, jumping on boxes, or doing endless crunches – there is something to be said for going back to the basics. Isometric exercises are an “old fashioned” form of exercise which has long been underrated – but fitness experts are […]
