By Amy Chodroff If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may be on the hunt for some natural ways to lower your numbers that don’t involve exercise or a low-fat diet. Tea, a natural and soothing beverage, has gained recognition for its potential to…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD Time and time again, exercise continues to demonstrate its ability to protect against diseases. When it comes to aging, however, the results are not so clear cut. Now, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center, investigating the cellular mechanism responsible for improving physical…
By John Anderer Concerning new findings suggest the countless commuters who travel on high-traffic highways every day may be putting their cardiovascular health at risk. Scientists at the University of Washington report that unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic appeared to significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure…
By John Anderer If you live on or near a busy street that’s always full of humming motors and the sounds of traffic, you may be more likely to hear a buzzing in your ears — even during silent moments. Scientists at the University of…
By Chris Melore Strawberries could be the sweet treat that keeps your brain functioning properly later in life. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati found that strawberries indulging in strawberries daily could potentially keep dementia at bay for some middle-aged individuals. Building on earlier research…
By Study Finds Just 20 minutes of yoga can lead to better sleep and enhanced memory, new research explains. Scientists say that practicing yoga nidra, a type of mindfulness training, can improve sleep, cognitive abilities, learning, and memory, even for beginners. Yoga nidra, in contrast…
By Jilly Hite Tea has long been celebrated for its numerous health benefits, from boosting the immune system to aiding numerous illnesses. However, one area where tea truly shines is in promoting healthy digestion. Whether you’re dealing with occasional indigestion or chronic digestive issues, certain…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Exposure to forever chemicals is affecting bone health in adolescents and young adults, warns a new study. Researchers at USC explain that a lower bone mineral density puts a person at risk for brittle bones and other bone diseases. Per and polyfluoroalkyl…
By Joe Vitiello Whether you work remotely or travel to an office, your body needs to move – often. Sitting hunched forward at a desk all day creates poor postural habits. For that reason, many fitness professionals view sitting as the new smoking. Beyond creating…
By Alexander Olumese, PharmD Your immune system is your body’s first line of defense against illness and infection, making it crucial to maintain its strength and efficiency. A balanced diet rich in certain foods can provide essential nutrients that bolster your immune system. Here’s a…
By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By John Anderer High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense activity followed by even shorter periods of rest repeatedly. So, for example, 45 seconds of burpees followed by 15 seconds of rest, repeated five times. HIIT has emerged as a top exercise choice…
By Chris Melore Maintaining a healthy heart might be the secret to staying young, according to a new study. Researchers working with the American Heart Association discovered that following the AHA’s “Life’s Essential 8” checklist could help someone slow their aging by as much as…
By Eadaoin Carthy, Dublin City University and Abrar Abdelsalam, Dublin City University Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about their damaging effects…
By Tyler Durden U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3%, with 20,538 deaths recorded in 2022, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Wednesday. As Statista’s Katharina Buchholz reports, the rate had been almost continuously falling since CDC records began in 1995,…
By Study Finds Tai Chi may help mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease for an extended period, a new study suggests. This traditional Chinese martial art, characterized by sequences of slow, controlled movements, appears to hinder the advancement of the incapacitating condition. According to the…
By John Anderer Hot yoga can sound intimidating to beginners, but new research suggests consistently breaking a sweat in the yoga studio may help reduce symptoms of depression in a major way. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital put together a randomized controlled clinical trial featuring…
By Matt Higgins Microplastics have become one of the globe’s most widespread pollutants, contaminating air, water, and even our food sources. While the harmful effects of these tiny particles on marine life are widely recognized, the impact on mammals, including humans, remains largely uncharted. An…
By Maryam Henein Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been sounding the alarm and pushing “antibiotic stewardship.” At HoneyColony, we’ve been writing about the antibiotic resistance epidemic for almost a decade. So why now? Antibiotic stewardship aims to curb the misuse…
By StudyFinds Running is as effective as medication when it comes to battling depression, according to a groundbreaking study. Along with boosting a patient’s physical fitness, researchers from Vrije University in Amsterdam determined that roughly the same percentage of individuals with depression and anxiety experienced…
