Derived from the crocus flower, saffron is a vibrant crimson spice with a rich history spanning centuries of culinary and medicinal use. Rich in potent antioxidants, this distinctive spice shows promise for elevating mood, fighting inflammation, enhancing sleep quality, and promoting better health across multiple systems in your body. 1.Continue Reading
A physical examination—commonly called a “physical”—involves a healthcare provider conducting an annual (or sometimes less frequent) comprehensive health assessment. This includes measuring vital signs, reviewing medical history and current medications, examining your body systematically, and ordering specific blood tests. When you have a physical scheduled, steering clear of these commonContinue Reading
Methods like steam inhalation or light exercise that induce sweating may provide some relief for cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, coughing, and sore throat discomfort. However, this temporary symptom relief doesn’t translate to a faster recovery from your cold. The common cold has no cure, and there’s no methodContinue Reading
Recent animal research has unveiled an intriguing possibility: combining a green tea antioxidant with nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3, might rejuvenate aging brain cells and eliminate protein plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier human studies have also connected green tea and dietary vitamin B3 to improved cognitiveContinue Reading
Take a peek inside my refrigerator and you’ll see everything crammed toward the front of each shelf and stuffed into the door compartments. I know perfectly well that this arrangement means I’m wasting valuable fridge space, but I’ve never felt compelled to change my ways. My reasoning has always beenContinue Reading
A midlife crisis can open doors to personal growth and self-discovery. Let’s explore actionable strategies and the fresh perspectives this life stage can offer. The existence of midlife crises has long been a topic of discussion among mental health experts. While “midlife crisis” isn’t an official clinical diagnosis, and studiesContinue Reading
SUNDAY, Nov. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — That resourceful “trash panda” digging through your garbage may be more than just a nuisance — it could be a living example of evolution in progress. A new study suggests that raccoons living near humans are showing physical changes in line with theContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Nov. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — After decades of intense focus on genetics, the biomedical research community is undergoing a major shift, focusing on a new framework called “exposomics.” Similar to the way scientists work to map the human genome, this emerging field aims to map the chemical, physical,Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen. But a new study suggests that stepping away, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Researchers tracked 295Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From childhood to old age, the human brain doesn’t just slowly fade or steadily grow, it changes in stages. A new study suggests our brains go through four major turning points that shape how we think, learn and connect. Researchers said those shiftsContinue Reading