Think a visit to your medical doctor will be just as effective as going to a doctor of chiropractic when you're suffering from low back pain? Hmmm. Your medical doctor will likely recommend over-the-counter pain medication or even prescribe something for the pain. (The latter is a primary reason for the opioid crisis that still accounts for countless...
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Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, and while age, family history, genetics, and hormonal factors all play important roles, lifestyle choices also influence risk. Scientists have long known that maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol, and eating a diet rich in plant foods can make...
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Losing weight is challenging enough, but for many people, the even harder part is keeping it off. A study published in Clinical Nutrition suggests intermittent fasting may offer a practical strategy for helping people maintain weight loss after reaching their goals. Rather than focusing only on what people eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when they...
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As the name suggests, weekend warriors tend to concentrate their physical activity on the weekend, rather than throughout the week. One might think that's not as health-promoting as activity performed on weekdays and weekends, but research suggests that's not the case. Even weekend warriors can benefit – and to the same extent as throughout-the-week...
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Young adults often think of high blood pressure as a problem that comes later in life, but new research suggests beverage choices made during youth influence heart health decades down the road.
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While your mental health may seem like it takes the biggest hit when faced with stress, your physical health can also suffer, particularly if you're unable to deal with stress over the long term. Headaches, fatigue, sleep issues, GI problems, panic attacks and more can all be caused by stress. For young adults, these health consequences can be magnified...
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