Love to cook, read, or bike? Your brain will thank you someday! A new study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that having hobbies in middle age reduces the risk of developing dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.  For the study, researchers out of Cambridge University used MRI brain scans to measure the brain…

It’s easy to get addicted to essential oils: they’re wonderful for diffusing lovely scents into our homes and a sense of calm within our lives. But while you may have grabbed that vial of chamomile because, well, you really adore the tea, there are actually a ton of practical uses that can ease your everyday…

Enjoying beer on a daily basis to protect against heart attack, stroke, and other cardiac diseases might sound like a massive contradiction, but it’s true: Cracking open a cold one can keep our ticker strong. Of course, like most things in life, it’s all about moderation.  According to several different studies over the years, sipping…

The number on your inbox is climbing higher and higher, you have a big report due tomorrow, and there’s a meeting in an hour. Maybe you haven’t even had the chance to break for lunch yet, so you go for a snack or another cup of coffee instead. If you’re familiar with this pattern, you…

Many people consider diet or sugar-free beverages to be a safe and healthy part of a well-balanced diet, especially if they’re looking to control their weight. New research, however, suggests that diet beverages may not be so healthy after all. In fact, there is some scientific evidence which now suggests that consuming diet drinks leads…

By now, we know that what we put into our bodies matters — and as we get older, it becomes even more important for us to be hyper-vigilant about which foods we’re eating and which ones we’re avoiding. This rings especially true when it comes to keeping our skin glowing and healthy. While certain foods…

Like so many moms, Brooke Burke-Charvet, best known for her turn on Dancing With the Stars, was left with an embarrassing reminder after she delivered her four children–a leaky bladder. So now the actress has teamed up with gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd and <a href=”http://www.poise.com/” target=”blank”>Poise to share the pelvic floor exercises that really made…

While many may book in with their local GP after finding a lump in their breast, a new study is urging woman everywhere to keep an eye out for a few other unsuspecting symptoms. The research, conducted by University College London, has found that one in six women (17 percent) diagnosed with breast cancer first…

Dream of waking up energized with rosy cheeks, thick hair and no headache? You’re in luck — just giving your kidneys a little TLC can do just that. The reason: Healthy kidneys filter out toxins that can make you feel draggy, down and even sick. Try these tricks. Energize with water and wine. Sipping six…