You probably already know that sunscreens are chock-full of concerning ingredients. But a recent analysis of popular sunscreens uncovered some alarming facts about the sunscreens you’re slathering on your summertime skin, including this doozy…

There are thousands of known mold species. They all require moisture in order to grow and feed on organic material and then their “digestive” enzymes decompose it. If you are routinely indoors near a moldy/musty smell, dampness, or obvious mold growth, you should take note: some molds are known human pathogens.

The problem with antibiotics is that they represent too much of a good thing. Like any drug, it’s good to steer clear of overuse to optimize a drug’s effectiveness. Here are the top reasons to avoid antibiotics and how to take them safely when you must…

Your doctor is probably a great guy. He went to school for years to learn how to heal people. But he didn’t go to school to learn how to keep you from getting sick in the first place. If he did, he was sorely disappointed because there was an essential class missing…

In one of my favorite books there’s a reference to the old days when the chief of the tribe was executed at the first sign of a gray hair. Sometimes being over forty can feel like that. But the actual statistics suggest otherwise…

Scientists have an unfortunate forecast for this summer: They’re expecting a bumper crop of ticks. In fact, they think it might be the largest increase in the tick population on record. You’ll want to take precaution not only for Lyme disease, but a new tick-borne disease…

Stress can be both healthy and harmful and each of us experiences it differently. But one thing is certain: Workplace stress is a big, big problem that can derail your health and your life. Send it on its way by following these five steps…

TV commercials tell you when things hurt to reach for a bottle of aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen for relief. Yet there’s a constant stream of clinical studies indicating that could set you up for a big pain in the heart.

There’s a game I see people play when dining out. Everyone puts their smartphones in the middle of the table, and the first one to use their phone during dinner has to foot the bill. But there’s another very important reason for putting your smartphone away…

Whether you work in an office, behind a cash register or in a classroom, it never fails… The clock strikes 2 p.m. and your energy and productivity take a dive. You can barely keep your eyes open, let alone finish out your workday. Next time it hits, try this…

Like people, ticks love the warm weather, which means “tick season” is here. If Lyme disease is detected early, most courses of treatment entail a heavy round of antibiotics. However, delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to chronic, exhausting symptoms that can persist for years.

Science has brought us a long way. We are living longer healthier lives, thanks in large part to scientific discoveries. As great as science is though, it’s not infallible. But people who go against the scientific grain are treated like blasphemers. And the reason why is disturbing…