• Anxious? Try Exercising It Away
  
  Anxiety prevention may be just a snowy trail away. New research suggests cross-country skiers - and perhaps others who also exercise vigorously - are less prone to develop anxiety disorders than less active folks. Researchers in Sweden spent roughly two decades tracking...
• The Health Benefits of Bonding With Pets
  
  If there was ever a doubt about the value of the human-animal bond, COVID-19 revealed its power. During quarantine in the spring of 2020, thousands of Americans stopped by shelters and pet stores to acquire a household companion - or two. Soon there was a dearth of...
• Need a Happiness Boost? 8 Secrets of Happy People
  
  Some people seem genuinely happier than others. Even in the midst of a world full of doom and gloom, they manage to spread sunshine wherever they go. Scientists say that happiness may be inherent to our DNA, however studies have shown that there are certain habits shared by...
• Having Someone Who'll Listen May Be Good for Your Aging Brain
  
  Could the constancy of a sympathetic ear help guard your brain against the ravages of aging?Yes, claims new research that analyzed data on nearly 2,200 American adults and found those in their 40s and 50s who didn't have someone to listen to them had a mental ("cognitive")...
• Acupuncture May Help Ease Prostate-Linked Pain in Men: Study
  
  Men with chronic pain from prostate inflammation may get lasting relief from acupuncture, a new clinical trial finds. At issue is a condition known as chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, in which the prostate gland becomes inflamed and nerves supplying the area...
• 10 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
  
  Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician who is often referred to as the father of Western medicine, prescribed garlic for a variety of medical conditions. His famous quote, "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food," is still sage advice today. Garlic has been long...
• Earwax: Fact vs. Fiction
  
  The way we obsess with removing wax from our ears, you'd think it's something hurtful or dangerous. In fact, earwax is the good guy, protecting and lubricating our ears. And improper removal of earwax can cause damage and infection, says Dr. Marcella Bothwell, a pediatric...
• Take These 6 Steps to Boost Your Longevity
  
  While we can't stop the hands of time, we can slow its progression, and maintain good health as we age. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has compiled six tips that...
• The Best Brain-Boosting Supplements
  
  Lutein has been touted as an essential nutrient for eye health, and in preventing age-related macular degeneration, in particular. Now, researchers have found that this carotenoid, present in green, leafy vegetables, also has positive effects on brain function. Participants...
• Antibiotics Aren't Always the Best Solution for UTIs in Women
  
  Urinary tract infections: They're the bane of millions of women, and a new study finds that many sufferers are unhappy that diagnosis and treatments are still limited for this painful condition. One of the biggest concerns researchers found was that many women think frequent...
• Coffee, Veggies Linked to Lower Odds for COVID-19
  
  Coffee delivers the boost that many people need to start their day. Now, new research suggests this breakfast powerhouse may also provide some protection against COVID-19. Consuming vegetables and having been breastfed might also reduce your COVID-19 risk, according to the...
• Study: Fermented Foods Lead to Healthier Microbiome
  
  Fermented foods may seem like just another health fad, but a small trial suggests they can help strike a healthier balance in the body's gut bacteria. In a study of 36 people, researchers found that those randomly assigned to eat plenty of fermented foods, such as yogurt,...
• 4 Overlooked Causes of Lower Back Pain
  
  About 16 million Americans suffer from consistent or chronic back pain - and as we age, the chronic aches tend to worsen. That is because we lose fluid in our spinal discs, which makes us stiffer and more prone to injury. Back pain is the number one cause of disability...
• Natural Ways to Treat an Enlarged Prostate
  
  The symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short, are usually mild at first. According to experts at Harvard Medical School, half of all men have some degree of BPH in their 50s and by their 80s, an estimated 90% have the...
• Eat Your Way to Fewer Migraines
  
  Eating lots of fatty fish and cutting out polyunsaturated fats may reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines, a new study suggests. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish like tuna, salmon, bluefish and mackerel may help manage migraine, especially in tandem with eliminating...
• Fibromyalgia Patients Find Relief With CBD Products
  
  Could the answer to easing the tough-to-treat chronic pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia be found in edibles and other products containing CBD? A new study from Michigan Medicine examined whether people using potentially addictive painkillers like opioids could get relief by...
• Moringa Tea Boosts Immunity, Relieves Allergies, Lowers Blood Sugar
  
  Move over, matcha. Moringa tea, and other products made from the moringa tree, are becoming popular in the healthcare community. Also referred to as the "miracle tree", which is native to India, moringa has been used for healing for thousands of years but its medicinal and...
• Coffee Lowers Risk for Liver Disease
  
  Want to be good to your liver? Pour yourself another cup o' joe. British researchers report that coffee of all kinds may reduce your risk for chronic liver disease. Whether your java jolt is caffeinated or decaffeinated, ground or instant, makes no difference in its apparent...
• 'MIND' Diet Can Help Preserve Brain in People With MS
  
  A diet designed to boost brain health appears to benefit people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research suggests. For the study, a team from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City examined 185 people diagnosed with MS within the past five years. Each had...
• Study: Fish Oil Supplements Alleviate Depression
  
  Fish oil supplements are often touted as good for your heart health, but a new study finds they may also help fight depression. "Using a combination of laboratory and patient research, our study has provided exciting new insight into how omega-3 fatty acids bring about...
• Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes
  
  Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D - the "sunshine vitamin" - at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest "an ongoing benefit for patients...
• Enjoy the Amazing Health Benefits of Hugging Now
  
  Hugging is back, thanks to vaccines, low COVID-19 infection rates, and the nation opening its doors, windows, and hearts to social interaction. For many people, especially those who live alone, COVID put the brakes on hugging. Experts say that this very important aspect of...
• Plant-Rich, Low-Salt Diet Lowers Blood Pressure
  
  A study by Harvard University researchers found that a low-salt version of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet dramatically lowered high blood pressure in 412 adults in just four weeks. Blood pressure was reduced by 7.1 points in healthy study...
• Sounds of Nature Are Healing, Not Just Soothing, Study Finds
  
  Bird song and lapping waves combat negative feelings such as annoyance and stress, while boosting positive emotions and health...
• Study Finds Effective Treatment for Migraine Triggers
  
  Anyone who gets frequent migraine symptoms knows the experience: the throbbing, the pain, the visual disturbances. Exercise has long been a potential way to reduce migraine triggers, but a new study suggests it could be an especially effective with triggers such stress...

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