Health

Water Wars: Hydrogen, Kangen, Artesian, Spring and Mineral Water — Which One Is Really Better?

Walk into a grocery store, health-food shop or fitness center today and plain water suddenly seems almost old-fashioned. There is hydrogen water, alkaline water, Kangen-style ionized water, artesian water,...

4 Essential Oils That May Help With DHT-Related Hair Thinning

Rosemary, peppermint, lavender and cedarwood are attracting attention as natural scalp-care ingredients—but what does the science actually say? Hair...

Stanford scientists discover a seafood that can reverse signs of aging

Aging often makes itself visible in familiar ways, from gray hair and wrinkles to lapses in memory. That...

“Broken heart syndrome” can look just like a heart attack. This test can tell them apart

Takotsubo syndrome is a sudden heart condition that most often affects postmenopausal women and can be triggered by...

Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease

A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) performed about as well as antibiotics in a yearlong...

Feed Your Brain: Herbs and Spices That May Support Memory and Focus

Memory lapses happen to everyone—from forgetting where you placed your keys to struggling to recall a name during conversation. While no herb or spice...

The Best Sunlight to Exercise In: Morning Glow, Noon Blaze, or Dusk?

Gracus Bloom: Health & Humor for City Paper The Eternal Question: When Should You Sweat? Some people wake up at 5 a.m. to jog like enlightened...

New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks

A new oral approach to GLP-1 treatment helped adults with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12 percent of their body weight over...

Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart

Adults may need far more weekly exercise than current guidelines recommend to achieve a major reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke,...

Healthy Hair Essentials: Tip on How to Use Kaolin Clay, Jojoba Oil, and Other Natural Hair Remedies

Healthy, vibrant hair is a sign of overall wellness and proper hair care. In the growing world of natural remedies and hair products, choosing...

Dirty air may trigger painful rheumatoid arthritis flares

Air pollution may make rheumatoid arthritis more active and increase the likelihood of painful flare-ups, according to a new study. The strongest connection involved...