Sometimes referred to by the nickname “Vitamin H” thanks to its benefits for skin and hair, the naturally-occurring vitamin B7, or biotin, has taken the beauty world by storm. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the body to metabolize fatty acids, amino acids and glucose. Essentially, it’s needed for your body to […]
The road to a better level of wellness starts in the kitchen. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, build muscle, work on your figure or keep your cholesterol in check, the food you’re eating represents the most important factor in achieving your goals. It’s why there’s a diet out there for just about anyone! Diets […]
There are a lot of macho slogans people like to live by when it comes to working out. Phrases like “take no days off” and “no pain, no gain” tend to give the illusion that lifting weights is a battle—one that comes with no small amount of discomfort. Because of this perception, it can be […]
Most people assume hair loss is a condition that only affects older men. While this is somewhat valid—hair growth does tend to slow down with age and affect men more visibly—women can still lose hair starting as early as ages 20-35. Thinning hair is actually a relatively common occurrence in many younger women! Thinning hair […]
When’s the last time you got a really great night of rest? For many women, it’s been a while. Too long, actually! There always seems to be something that interrupts the sleep cycle and leaves you feeling groggy and sluggish when it’s time to get up in the morning. More than just making it hard […]
When you were a little kid, your parents probably gave you a tall glass of milk and instructed you to drink up so you could grow strong, healthy bones. As it turns out, this was great advice—dairy is a great source of calcium, which is crucial for bone health and high bone density. However, getting […]
One of the most puzzling anomalies of the US advertising industry is the partnership between famous athletes and makers of unhealthy products. Plenty of commercials feature athletes promoting unhealthy food or drinks, giving the impression that poor nutrition can turn you into a sports hero. A new study has revealed just how deep this partnership […]
The beginning of Spring should logistically be a time to celebrate. Temperatures are rising and the relentless snowfall of the past few months has finally ceased. But then you find yourself coming down with a cold, which doesn’t make sense because warm air is supposed to be healthier than cold air, right? Not at this […]
Most people who have lost weight thanks to a certain diet give a similar answer when asked about their success: “I found the regimen that works best for me.” This suggests that it’s easy to choose the right diet, when, in reality, this is not the case. Different diets work for different people, so how […]
Hair loss effects millions of people, many of whom have no idea why their hair is falling out. The combination of mystery and panic has brought forth myriad myths about the causes of hair loss. It’s hard to blame people for being worried about their hair and wanting to do whatever they can to protect […]
