Though no one can change their DNA, we certainly can address the environmental factors that influence our health. It is possible to shift these factors from disease promoting to health promoting.

There’s a lot scientists still don’t know about the Zika virus. But one thing is for sure… It’s officially made its way stateside. And that’s not just bad news for pregnant women and their babies…

When it comes to migraines, prevention is the key and a new study shows that a particular natural remedy is more effective than a prescription drug for prevention and reduction of migraine frequency.

I can’t say enough about the healing power of a perfect night’s sleep. But if yours isn’t, take it seriously. Poor sleep sets you up for three strikes that could put you out of the game… permanently.

Seniors fear dementia more than heart attack or stroke. But you can play a game to put your mind at ease–preferably the brain-training game that cuts your risk by 50 percent…

Concussions and traumatic brain injury, or TBIs, affect over a million Americans every year. The vast majority are relatively mild, not requiring hospitalization. However, even in these mild concussions, over 75% will develop chronic pain, problems with memory and attention, irritability, and other neurocognitive issues.

Lately, chances are you’ve come across hoards of teenagers and adults sitting together, staring at their phones. At first glance, it’d be easy to dismiss the groups as indulged millennials wasting their time, but the Pokémon Go app is actually being credited with something positive…

If you think a foggy memory is the first warning sign of Alzheimer’s, think again. There are other symptoms that can indicate your dementia risk well before your memory begins to slip, so you can do something about it.

How do we develop and benefit from gratitude as a habit in our lives? Here are 5 proven practices that net amazing results in the hearts and minds of those who practice them..

Gratitude begins with a thought. If believed, it grows into that wonderful feeling of “well-being” that begets balance and wholeness in the entire body. The really good news is that you can experience gratitude whenever you wish…

Learning gets harder as you get older. But that doesn’t mean you should send your brain on a permanent hiatus once you hit middle age. Because, contrary to popular belief, you can teach an old dog new tricks…

Everything you do in life, you do for one reason: to be happy. But what if I told you that the key to happiness is somewhere you never thought to look — on your plate…