We can count the passing of the years not just in our memories but in the wrinkles on our faces. And, while it’s nice to call those wrinkles a sign of wisdom or a life well-lived, most of us would still rather turn back the clock, at least when it comes to our skin.

We all know the “YoYo” approach to losing weight… You spend a few weeks cutting out this or substituting that, counting every calorie. And quite often, the weight comes off and you revert back to “normal.” And then it all comes back. So let’s try something smarter…

Recently I wrote about the missing link for arthritis… boron — and why supplementing with it is an effective natural treatment for both arthritis and osteoporosis. But that’s not all this miracle mineral can do for you. So let’s see how you can put it to work improving what ails you…

People with depression are often stigmatized. Slowly, light is being shed on the fact that depression is, in fact, an illness, just like any other. It can also be a signal that other things are wrong with the body: vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances… even cancer. Here’s one woman’s story…

Are you in debt to the Sandman? Only getting five or six hours of sleep, because that’s the only way you can find enough time in the day? Sure, you feel a little tired. But, you figure you’ll catch up this weekend, right? No so fast. That may not be the fix you’re looking for…

Whether you’re living with plantar fasciitis, stress fractures of your feet, tendonitis or any other type of foot or ankle pain, there is one common way to feel better and it doesn’t involve prescription drugs and their side effects, needles or surgery.

Having strong lungs and a healthy heart are essential to wellness and quality of life. Yet many people really don’t like cardio exercises because they are hard to do, take a lot of effort and often can be painful on the joints. Well, that’s not always the case…

I wrote about how the EPA has turned a blind eye to the toxins in our drinking water, particularly PFOA, the toxic chemical found in Teflon non-stick cookware. But the “PFOA substitute” they’re replacing it with is just as poisonous. And you’ll find it…

Stretching. You did it before gym class throughout your school years. But did you keep it up into your adult years? If not, you came to experience the loss of elasticity in your legs and tightening of your hips and shoulders. The pain soon followed. So let’s get back to it…

Thinking about trying a juice fast, cleanse or extreme detox diet? Well, I have good news: You don’t have to do anything that severe to help your body detoxify itself. In fact, those extreme, short-term interventions are less helpful than these long-term, sustainable habits…

Are you trying to quit smoking, again? Don’t be too hard on yourself… Although 70 percent of the 46 million Americans who smoke want to quit, the rate of those who are actually successful is downright dismal. Are you going about it the best way? By that I mean…

If you started the New Year with a resolution to lose weight and get active, you may have decided to use an activity monitor, like a Fitbit, to help you stick to your program. But, if you don’t add one more vital component, you’re likely to fail…