4 Yearly Tests Everyone Over 40 Should Have

Start the new year on a positive note by scheduling yearly tests to detect any health problems early, and give you peace of mind. Although age 40 may seem a bit young for some of these tests, early detection is key in treating many illnesses. Not only that, the sooner you catch a problem, the… Continue reading 4 Yearly Tests Everyone Over 40 Should Have

Using Noise for Sleep

Noise and sleep are not natural partners. Or so you would think. Traffic noises, car alarms, sirens and other disturbing sounds can make it hard to get to sleep and difficult to stay there. Some frequencies, however, are actually calming and relaxing, and conducive to slumber. Finding the perfect noise to help you sleep can… Continue reading Using Noise for Sleep

3 Essential Spices to Boost Health

It’s easy to overlook the health benefits of spices. After all, as a culture, the American palette tends toward blandness. We usually focus more on mouth feel and texture than we do on the subtleties of spices. We also lean too heavily on processed foods, which are naturally under-spiced to appeal to the broadest possible… Continue reading 3 Essential Spices to Boost Health

Exercises to Reduce Aging Fall Risk

Although most of us fear serious diseases if we fear anything about aging, we might be wiser to take potential falls as a more serious issue. Each year, more than 34,000 adults over 65 will die as a result of a fall, making this accidental occurrence the leading cause of death for that demographic.  … Continue reading Exercises to Reduce Aging Fall Risk

Breathe Better with Nose Breathing

Breathing is the most basic of human body functions. It’s also essential to every other process in the body. Unfortunately, because it’s automatic, we don’t usually consider if we are breathing as efficiently as we should. Turns out that many of us are not.     There are two avenues for taking in air: your… Continue reading Breathe Better with Nose Breathing

Managing Insomnia

What most people consider insomnia is usually just an occasional problem. Clinical insomnia is an ongoing, debilitating condition that often requires medical intervention. At the very least, it would require the attention of a medical expert and a professional diagnosis.     Most of us, however, experience less severe occasional bouts of sleeplessness. Just the… Continue reading Managing Insomnia

Curbing Obsessive Thoughts

You don’t have to be diagnosed with clinical OCD to suffer from obsessive thoughts. In fact, they can range from a simple nuisance that occurs sporadically, to repetitive thoughts that cast a pall of “doom and gloom” over your outlook.     All obsessive thoughts are recurring ideas that often have a negative aspect. A… Continue reading Curbing Obsessive Thoughts

Fruitful Weight Loss

Trendy diets rarely work for permanent weight reduction. That’s why there are so many diet books, and new ones being published every year. Dieters keep trying, but seldom realize permanent weight loss. The problem is that most “diets” are a temporary solution for an ongoing challenge.      The trick to healthy, long-term weight loss… Continue reading Fruitful Weight Loss

Slow Skin Aging

Aging is inevitable (consider the alternative!), but heavily wrinkled and spotted skin is not. Although we will all experience some wrinkles as we age, you can limit them—and other marks of age—with a few lifestyle practices. First, though, it’s important to understand why skin wrinkles and sags as we grow older.     Over time,… Continue reading Slow Skin Aging

Healthy Food Handling

As another cold and flu season pops up in the calendar, it’s wise to make sure you’re handling food properly to not only get the best nutrition for your money, but that also guarantee that the food you eat doesn’t actually make you sick.     The guidelines for keeping food healthy are mostly common… Continue reading Healthy Food Handling