How Transcendental Meditation May Increase Longevity
Transcendental meditation (TM) is a mind-body meditation technique designed to settle the mind inward and quiet your thoughts. The practice, like many other meditation...
Strong Legs Equal a Sharp Brain
Did You Know...that a new study shows that sturdy legs support brain health?
It has long been known that strong muscles—especially legs muscles, the largest...
Yoga for Arthritis
Arthritis inflicts pain and stiffness on the joints of 1 out of every 5 American adults, and most of them are under 65. If...
Fact or Myth: Sun Causes Skin Cancer?
This is a MYTH.
Over the last couple decades the sun has gotten a lot of bad press. Sun avoidance and sunscreen use have skyrocketed,...
A Traditional African Diet May Protect Against Colon Cancer
Did You Know...that African Americans fed a traditional African diet significantly lowered their risk for colon cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans...
A New Diabetes Treatment in the Making
Did You Know...that a natural molecule may treat type 2 diabetes by mimicking the effects of exercise?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the top...
Fact or Myth: Does Yoga Protect Against Heart Disease?
This is a FACT…
Yoga is an ancient Indian mind-body practice that combines the physical with the mental and spiritual to strengthen the body and...
Physical Inactivity Increases Your Risk of Premature Death
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 60% of the world’s population is not sufficiently active. The case against physical inactivity keeps...
Meditation Rebuilds Grey Matter in the Brain
Numerous studies have validated the many benefits of meditation. Meditation doesn’t just help you relax and de-stress; its influence extends from the psychological and...
Running May Slow Down the Aging Process
As we grow older, our maximum aerobic capacity declines. What this means is that we don’t take in and transport as much oxygen as...