Fennel, commonly known as Foeniculum vulgare, is a flowering plant that belongs to the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. The ancient Romans supposedly referred to it as “the herb of sight” due to its alleged benefits for eye health. Some new...
The southern islands of Japan are home to the Okinawans, a community known for their extraordinary longevity. Referred to as the “land of immortals” in the past, Okinawans have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and dementia compared to Americans, with women on the islands living longer than any other women on the planet.1 The...
Gas stoves are often touted as being superior to electric ones. Their mechanism is fairly simple. When you turn on a burner, you’re opening the gas line, which then mixes with oxygen. As you turn the knob, it sets off a spark to ignite the gas, creating a blue flame. The knob controls how much...
When people think about maintaining good health, they may not consider their feet until they remove a sock and notice unusually thick toenails. Some people might dismiss this symptom, especially if they don’t care about the appearance. After all, how many people actually see their feet? However, thickened toenails may be a sign of a...
It’s a safe bet to say that the majority of us eat food every day that is cooked with some kind of fat involved. A bit of butter, a tablespoon of olive oil, and chances are, canola oil. Canola oil is one of the most commonly used fats in cooking and baking. This includes in-store-bought...
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. This may be shocking for those who know how common this ailment is. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases with age, but it can also begin for people under the age of 65. For those stricken with the disease, the symptoms, such as memory loss, only worsen over...
As our population continues to age, loneliness among senior citizens is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to a report conducted by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Ageing, nearly thirty percent of older adults in the United States live alone. That equates to almost fourteen million people [1]. Researchers are quick...
No matter who you ask, all people really have the same goal: to get the most out of their life. Usually, that means living one that is happy, fulfilling, and long. There are a number of things that can be done to achieve this, and you may be surprised to find out that you are...
It is estimated that about twenty percent of all adults will develop varicose veins at some point in their lifetime [1]. They tend to be more common in women than men, and more than forty percent of women have some kind of varicose vein condition including spider veins, with the prevalence of these venous diseases increasing...
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role...
A lot of the health advice doctors and nutritionists give to us isn’t all that exciting. Eat more vegetables, drink more water, exercise, and avoid excessive amounts of refined sugar and fat. For many, it would be a dream come true to find out that burgers and fries were just as healthy as salads, and...
A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, whether it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out...
