Wellness

Can’t remember where you put your keys? If you turned off the oven? Locked the door on your way out? A decrease in your mental acuity could be the cause of this. Mental acuity is the ability to focus, learn, and recall information. It is often associated with cognitive skills and mental sharpness that enable effective functioning in various…

In one way or another, all of the processes that sustain life involve energy. Some of these processes use energy and others release it. But how exactly does energy relate to metabolism? When you hear the word metabolism, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you immediately think about the rate at which your body burns energy or calories…

You might have seen fitness influencers jumping into ice baths all over social media recently. While this may seem like a new trend, people have been using hydrotherapy to improve their health and alleviate certain conditions for centuries. Cold water therapy, which is a form of hydrotherapy,  involves the use of cold water for treating pain and…

There are dozens of vitamins and minerals that each play an important role in different areas of your health. Zinc is one of these essential minerals, and while it’s often overlooked, it’s crucial for immune response, reproduction, and wound healing, among other functions. Zinc deficiency may affect around 17 percent of the world’s population,…

Green tea has a long history— it’s been used in China since around 2700 BCE, where fresh tea leaves were boiled in water and used as a medicinal beverage. Because of this, you may think of nutritional benefits and antioxidants when you think of green tea. But did you know that green tea can also be used as part of your skincare routine? In this…

Did you know that water comprises about 50-60 percent of your total body weight? That’s right—in fact, every system in your body needs water to function and survive. While it may be common knowledge that drinking enough water is important, you may have noticed that there are dozens of different types of water available these days. From tap water…

From skin care practices to dietary adjustments, there are many aspects of skin care that men should be investing in just as much as women. Men’s skin care has not historically been as trendy as other beauty practices, but no matter who you are, it’s important to take care of your skin. Read on for eight essential skin care tips for men to help…

In recent years, the study of Blue Zones, regions around the world with exceptionally high life expectancies, has shed light on lifestyle factors that may contribute to increased longevity. One key aspect that emerges from these investigations is the role of diet in influencing overall health. Your daily dietary choices can play a major role not…