“Do you ever feel like you may have certain symptoms related to foods, such as headaches, stomach pain, diarrhea, or fatigue?” asks EverlyWell, a company that sells dozens of at-home…
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Can vitamin D, omega-3 fats, or other nutrients ward off depression, as many labels imply? “All kinds of supplements claim to boost your mood or prevent depression,” says Marjolein Visser,…
Sparkling water has all the bubbly and none of the sugar of soda. But is there a downside? “Sparkling water is made by pumping carbon dioxide into water,” explains John…
What can essential oils do for you? Use “sweet orange to quell anxiety,” “lavender to sleep better,” and “rosemary for better focus at work,” says health.com. Essential oils are made…
“Bulletproof Coffee is not your average latte,” declares Bulletproof’s website. “It’s a high-performance drink that has a massive impact on your energy and cognitive function.” Bulletproof coffee (also called butter…
It’s a success story. The death rate from colorectal cancer in 2016 was less than half of what it was in 1970. One troubling sign: while colorectal cancer is dropping in…
There’s no way to prevent wrinkles altogether (though cosmetics companies would love for you to believe otherwise). Here’s the best evidence on what causes wrinkles—and what you can do to…
“Ten years ago, when you referred to cannabis, you were talking about dried plant material that people smoked,” says Ryan Vandrey, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the…
How much water do you need? “You’d think we’d have a one-sentence answer,” says Colleen Muñoz, assistant professor of health sciences at the University of Hartford. “But it’s much more…
Feeling run-down? Stressed? Anxious? Adaptogens to the rescue, say enthusiasts. Ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, and a variety of mushrooms like cordyceps, reishi, and chaga are on most lists of adaptogens—plants that…