This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Researchers have put yoga to the scientific test for years, and the results so far have been impressive. The practice has been shown to lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and hypertension. But yoga can also help those who are already ill feel better. A new… Read More »

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. We know, we know: You’re tired of hearing about “the dress,” the viral photograph that dominated the Internet back in February 2015, with so many burning questions: Is it white and gold or black and blue? Is it over- or underexposed? And, seriously, why can’t we agree? More than… Read More »

I’m 24 years old, an avid runner and cyclist, follow a healthy diet, have never smoked, and have no family history of major health problems. In other words, I’m as healthy as they come. So it came as a shock a few months ago when a sudden health issue came close to killing me.  It started… Read More »

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Studies have linked the regular use of aspirin, an over-the-counter painkiller, to lower risks of heart attack and stroke. The risk-reducing benefits may also extend to death from certain types of cancer. What isn’t yet known is how much aspirin is needed to protect against an early death from… Read More »

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This article originally appeared on Time.com.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever home DNA tests that let people find out their genetic risk for developing certain diseases. The FDA said Thursday it will allow home DNA testing company 23andMe to market its genetic tests directly to consumers, giving people risk information… Read More »

https://twitter.com/RoFlo/status/571130225884409856   Blue and black? Or white and gold? Yesterday the social media world erupted in an intense debate over a photograph of a dress, originally posted on Tumblr, that appears to be two different color combinations depending on who looks at it. As of this morning, about 70% of people who’d taken a Buzzfeed… Read More »

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  If you’ve ever kicked off a new goal with tons of motivation, only to feel less and less excited about it over time, you’re not alone. But there’s good news: According to a new study, making one deliberate change in your mindset may help you follow through to the… Read More »

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 »

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 »