Health Journal

Understand the Link Between Stress and Higher Cholesterol
Stress is an unavoidable fact of life that impacts your health in various ways. When stressed, you might crave sugary foods or have a hard time falling asleep at night. Unfortunately, the effects of stress aren’t always apparent, and you...
These Herbs Support Both Your Blood Pressure and Mental Health!
Everyone is different, which means we all have unique wellness goals. You might want to improve your health in several ways, but it’s hard to find a treatment that can serve them all at once. Thankfully, there are lots of...
Metabolic Syndrome Affects Mind, Body, Mood and More
It’s no secret that as we get older, we have a higher risk for developing a number of health conditions. High blood pressure and weight gain have become commonplace, but these are also telltale signs of a more serious condition...
This Is Why Heart Health Is Crucial During Your Menopause Transition
Menopause is not only a transition that comes with frustrating side effects like insomnia or hot flashes. The changes your body experiences during menopause may also increase your risk for severe health problems that you’ll need to watch out for...
3 Things Chronic Stress Does to Your Heart
Everyone experiences stress. A frustrating day at work, a close call on the highway or a bit of bad news can make your body go into fight or flight mode to protect you from real or perceived threats. While this...
This is How Cholesterol Affects Your Health
As you age, you’re bound to hear a number of advertisements, family members and doctors warn you about the dangers of “high cholesterol.” It’s a sentiment that’s echoed everywhere, but what does it actually mean? What is cholesterol, and how...
Healthy Heart Tips to Try During American Heart Month!
February is American Heart Month, and we’re encouraging people not only in America but around the world to take this opportunity to check in on their heart health and implement some healthy habits that can reduce your risk for disease....
Curb Inflammation with These Foods and Drinks
Inflammation is a natural bodily process that aids in the healing of wounds or injuries. We need inflammation to occur when we get hurt so our tissues can heal and our white blood cells fight off infection. Unfortunately, inflammation can...
Healthy Aging Tips For Both Men and Women
Healthy aging is important for everyone—it’s not bound to one age group, gender, or even class. It’s vital for everyone to think about your well-being and things you can do for your health as you age. Simple changes like seeing...
Identifying the Signs of GERD and Finding Ways to Manage Your Heartburn
Most of us have experienced a slight burning in the chest after eating a big meal or eating too quickly. This tight, painful sensation usually goes away shortly after it begins and doesn’t happen regularly enough to be cause for...