Category Archives: health

The Richest Americans Live 10 Years Longer than the Poorest

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Money may not buy you happiness, but it may help buy you health, and ultimately a longer life. Researchers analyzing data on income disparities and health outcomes in the U.S. found that health gaps between the rich and poor are widening, and that’s translating to bigger differences in how… Read More »

14 Reasons You’re Always Tired

You’re not consuming enough iron An iron deficiency can leave you feeling sluggish, irritable, weak, and unable to focus. “It makes you tired because less oxygen travels to the muscles and cells,” says Goodson. Boost your iron intake to reduce your risk of anemia: load up on lean beef, kidney beans, tofu, eggs (including the yolk),… Read More »

You Asked: Are Tattoos Bad For You?

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Tattoos are more popular than ever. Roughly half of millennials have one, as do 36% of Gen Xers, according to a recent Harris poll. The number of Americans with at least one tattoo has jumped 50% in the past four years. This explosion in popularity has led some health… Read More »

Carnie Wilson Will Undergo Surgery to Remove Ruptured Breast Implants

This article originally appeared on People.com.  Carnie Wilson is having to face her medical fears. The singer, 48, revealed on Tuesday’s episode of The Talk that she will have to undergo surgery to remove her ruptured breast implants. “I’m scared to say what I’m about to say,” she said on the show. “I have to have… Read More »

Tracy Anderson Talks About Her Body Image Struggles and Offers Advice for Teens in New Book

This article originally appeared on People.com.  Tracy Anderson has used her fitness expertise to shape some of Hollywood’s most notable bodies — including Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow — and now she’s using her research and experience to help teenage girls embrace their own bodies and get healthy in a positive way. “After spending almost 20 focused years helping… Read More »

4 Habits the World’s Happiest People Have in Common

The results are in: the top three happiest countries are (drumroll, please) Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland, according to the 2016 World Happiness Report. The U.S. doesn’t appear until farther down the list, in the no. 13 spot. So of course, we immediately wanted to know: What are the secrets to bliss in those top-ranked nations?… Read More »

4 Habits the World’s Happiest People Have in Common

The results are in: the top three happiest countries are (drumroll, please) Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland, according to the 2016 World Happiness Report. The U.S. doesn’t appear until farther down the list, in the no. 13 spot. So of course, we immediately wanted to know: What are the secrets to bliss in those top-ranked nations?… Read More »