Your Best Years Start Now
Brian Vaszily 
Household chores are often a dreaded task, but recent research has revealed that they may be an important part of staying healthy. In fact, spending 30 minutes a day doing chores that get you active could cut your risk of dying from any cause by 28%. Even chores that aren’t as physically demanding have other … Read more
You likely already know that adding vibrant colors to your plate in the form of fresh fruits and veggies can do wonders for your health. Study after study has proven that eating a variety of colorful produce is linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases and improved overall well-being. However, did you know that each … Read more
Urine isn’t normally a topic discussed in casual conversation, but it can be an important indicator of your overall health. In some cases, urine color even serves as one of the first warning signs that something is wrong. Changes to the color of your urine aren’t necessarily reason to panic— especially if they are short-lived— … Read more
Whether you love or despise their flavor — and people tend to be firmly in one camp or the other — the health benefits of beets are truly outstanding. These deeply colored root vegetables are packed full of nutrients, antioxidants, and plant compounds that are incredibly beneficial for human health. They are one of the … Read more
Imagine that you’re doing everything you can to eat healthy, including filling your diet with a variety of plant foods. But unknown to you, there are microscopic compounds hiding on what you eat, sabotaging your health on a daily basis. This is a picture of the impact pesticides in foods can have on you and … Read more
You stroll down the skincare aisle, eyes scanning for those magic words – “paraben-free,” “natural,” and “organic.” You reach for a product that claims to be all this and more, thinking you’ve hit the jackpot of clean beauty. But hold up! Have you ever checked the fine print on those labels? Yep, welcome to the … Read more
Soaps and facial cleansers are all marketed as being good for your skin. And on the surface this claim seems to be true. That’s because your skin does need to be regularly cleansed of dirt and impurities that clog pores, speed up aging, and can even cause disease. However, many of the most common cleansing … Read more
Walking is without question one of the best forms of exercise for your overall health— even more beneficial, in fact, than most people realize. It’s an activity people of all ages and fitness levels can enjoy and is as simple as putting on a good pair of shoes and going out for a stroll. Of … Read more
Have you noticed that your skin looks more saggy and less firm than it used to? If so (and this part of the aging process hits everyone at some point), this is a sign that your skin is losing its elasticity— i.e., its ability to bounce back and hold its shape after being stretched. Skin … Read more
Sometimes it’s the simplest ingredients that pack the biggest punch. This holds true for garlic, lemon, and ginger— a trio that have potent health benefits separately and give your body an even bigger disease-fighting boost when combined into a “super tonic”. There’s nothing exotic about this trio (though ginger is technically a tropical plant). You … Read more