Why Some Germs Are Good for Immunity

Your body hosts multiple microbial communities — in the gut, on the skin, in the lungs,…

How to Use a Neti Pot

One of the best remedies for cold and allergy symptoms is also one of the oldest:…

The Health Effects of Loneliness and Isolation

A year before COVID-19 struck, a third of Americans over 45 reported feeling lonely, and nearly…

How to Improve Vagal Tone

One of the best ways to build more resilience is to deliberately stimulate your vagus nerve. Because…

Why the Vagus Nerve Matters to Your Health

Imagine your brain with a periscope-like appendage, one that tunnels deep into your body to see…

Kaltun Karani ‘s Success Story

I elected to undergo gastric bypass surgery in 2007, when I was 25. I made the…

Circadian Rhythm: Why This Pattern is Key to Your Health

How in tune are you with the patterns of your day-to-day schedule? It turns out, your…

How Hydration Affects Spine Health

Keeping an eye on your hydration is a simple way to improve both your spinal health…

Why Black Women Need Self-Care

Black women are phenomenal. We come in different shapes, sizes, and shades. Some of us are…

Ze’ Pierce’s Success Story

Standing in a room among other models preparing for a fashion show, I was suddenly paralyzed…