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30-Year Harvard Study Says Coffee Helps Women Age Better

Forget jade rollers and collagen powders, your most reliable longevity ritual might be the humble cup of coffee. A sweeping 30-year Harvard study has found that women who sip caffeinated coffee in midlife are more likely to age with vitality, both inside and out.

Researchers followed nearly 50,000 women, aged 45 to 60, from the iconic Nurses’ Health Study beginning in 1984. Their mission? To define “healthy aging”, not just years lived, but years lived well. That meant reaching 70 with mental clarity, physical strength, and freedom from chronic disease.

Debunking Cancer Myths: What Really Causes Cancer?

The word cancer carries an understandable weight, and in the digital age, misinformation can spread even faster than facts. With so many rumors and health trends flooding your feed, it's easy to get confused or even fearful about everyday habits. Let’s set the record straight and debunk some of the most common cancer myths with evidence-backed facts.

Detox Your Home: Simple Swaps for a Cleaner, Greener Space

Our homes are meant to be safe spaces, but they’re often filled with hidden toxins and chemical-laden products that can silently affect our health. From artificial fragrances and flame-retardant furniture to harsh cleaning supplies, many common household items emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and endocrine disruptors that can contribute to allergies, respiratory issues, and hormone imbalance.

From Green Tea to Turmeric: How “Healthy” Herbs Can Hurt Your Liver

From energy boosts and weight loss to clearer skin and better sleep, dietary supplements promise a lot—and Americans are buying in. Nearly 3 in 4 adults in the U.S. take supplements, often trusting that “natural” equals safe. But behind the labels and wellness buzzwords lies a serious health risk: liver damage.

A growing body of research is raising red flags about how certain herbal and dietary supplements—especially those with multiple ingredients—can lead to drug-induced liver injury, sometimes severe enough to require a transplant.

From Gut Health to Fat Burning: The Superfruit for Weight Loss

When it comes to weight loss, we often look for natural ways to boost our efforts. Blueberries, those small, sweet, and tangy superfruits, are gaining attention for their potential role in aiding weight loss. Let’s explore how these tiny berries can help you shed those extra pounds and improve your overall health.

Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

With COVID-19 cases resurging throughout the nation, many of us are home sick and thinking the same thing: what can I eat or drink to feel any better? While no tasty snack can cure Covid, the key to some relief might already be in your pantry at home. According to clinical professor and immunology expert, Dr. Bob Lahita, here are the best food and drink recommendations:

7 Ways To Naturally Reset Your Hormones

What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers, and they play a very crucial role in healthy bodily function. They control your appetite, they help your weight, they stabilize your mood. Hormones are so much more than just what a lot of people think about when it comes to the conventional just sex hormones, which is estrogen and testosterone. Hormones also include things like cortisol, leptin, insulin, thyroid hormones, serotonin.

Below are seven ways to reset your hormones naturally:

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Countdown to the new year begins. If you’re like me, you are frantically doing last minute shopping. Many of us are spending Christmas and New Year’s away from loved ones this year but these thoughtful gifts will remind them of how special they are to us. Beware, you may want some of these for yourself!

Pandemic Holiday Tips For More Joy and Connection

For many people, life as they knew it has been put on hold due to the restrictions we all must adhere to with COVID-19. The days of waiting patiently for life to return to “normal” have passed. In fact, there has been enough time that has passed since the virus hit in early 2020, that we can confidently say, we have developed a new normal.

7 Ways Your Mind Is Keeping You From Happiness

What’s getting in the way of your peace and happiness? Stressing you out? Creating a roller coaster of emotions, drama, and chaos? You might think your inner turmoil is directly due to what’s happening in the world around you, but Karen McGregor says the truth is quite different. It’s not what happens to you, but what you perpetually think and do in response. And that is due to the nature of your mind.

Spring Cleaning You May Have Missed

Every year, as the flowers begin to pop up, the grass gets greener and the birds start tweeting, thoughts turn to shedding the drudge of winter, cleaning up the house and enjoying spring. While annual spring cleaning is a ritual many observe, there are some tasks that you might not have thought of that really take your annual wipe down and de-clutter to a whole new level.

Doctors on Improving Women's Health During Stay-at-Home

National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16th) is a national effort to raise awareness for easy and manageable steps that women can take to incorporate healthy changes in their lives. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for women to be informed of ways that they can improve their quality of their lives. Nationally acclaimed health experts provide tips for women to address common issues they often ignore.