Getting enough shuteye is one of the most complicated and frustrating issues that so many of us struggle with on a constant basis. In fact, research has confirmed that there isn’t just one cause for frequent sleeplessness, but that there are actually five different types of causes for insomnia. You might try things like natural…

You’re doing all the recommended precautions to keep safe from COVID-19 — and that’s smart! But you can protect yourself even more by taking a few easy, inexpensive measures that power up your internal defenses to help your body fight off any virus you encounter — before it causes you real problems. And these four…

Whether you have arthritis or not, as we get older, our joint can start to ache more easily — especially the knees. Luckily, with a few daily interventions, you can totally relieve nagging knee pain — and boost your health at the same time! Check out our all-natural tips for fighting knee pain below. Get…

Most of us reach for our smartphones when we’re commuting, standing in line at the grocery store, or doing something otherwise unentertaining. It’s a habit we’ve become pretty reliant on, but the tech addiction might be worse for our mental health than we thought. Previous data has linked smartphone use with depression, now new research…

When it comes to maintaining good health, there’s nothing more important than a healthy gut. In fact, experts now believe the gut is so important to our overall wellbeing that they’re referring to it 
as our “second brain.” With the latest research showing that our gut influences everything from our weight to our mood, health…

After years of insecurity surrounding her weight, Queen Latifah made the simple decision to love herself. Now she’s helping anyone experiencing obesity do the same. The actress and musician is the face of the new “It’s Bigger Than Me” campaign, which aims to end the stigma around the obesity epidemic. The initiative provides online resources…

A few years ago, I noticed a small, strange growth above my dad’s eye. It was orange in color, making me wonder if he had accidentally rubbed something on his skin. I asked him about it, and he told me he’d had it for a while. He said he had already asked his doctor about it, who told him it was benign and not…

According to a new report, those with healthy blood pressure are 50 percent less likely to suffer severe COVID complications. But blood pressure–lowering drugs can be pricey and carry unwanted side effects. The good news: Studies reveal that these natural pressure-reducing strategies work even better than meds! Flex your fingers. Performing handgrip exercises for two…

We’re all doing our best to boost our immunity as we head into cold and flu season, especially with the pandemic still happening. Recent news that vitamin D is especially helpful for keeping our immunity strong and protecting our lungs has many of us stocking up on extra supplements — but how much is too…