High blood pressure, or hypertension, is estimated to be responsible for 7.1 million deaths every year worldwide. Are you about to become a statistic? What are you eating?
Delicious, low-calorie, and brimming with antioxidants, tea is quickly becoming the most commonly consumed beverage worldwide, after water. Even in the U.S., its popularity is rapidly growing. And why not? With the health benefits you stand to gain, you, too, will want to drink up.
Want to lose weight as you chow down? Your wish is granted! (I promise, this is no fairy tale.) Your supermarket is filled with foods that studies show have lipid-melting powers to help melt fat and keep you slim. Stock up on these fat-fighting super bites, and you’ll be trimmer even as you indulge. Read on to discover the eight foods that deserve a permanent spot in your fridge – and in your diet!
Sharpen your wit and boost your brain power simply and naturally. Read on to find out how!
Headlines are constantly coming at us about ways to eat to lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. But it can be confusing. Three out of four people believe there are so many recommendations about preventing breast, colon, lung and other cancers that it’s hard to know what guidelines to follow. So SELF decided to streamline and compile all the latest info, so you can hit the store with a clear list – and mission – to live your healthiest life.
Love not only brings meaning to your life, it also brings health benefits. This Valentine’s Day, share love and health with the special people in your life.
Itchy, watery eyes, running nose, an aching head, and sinus congestion. Sound familiar? You may be among the 37 million people in the United States who suffer from allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. Consider combating your springtime woes naturally with these time-tested self-healing techniques.
Insomnia affects almost two out of three Americans. That’s a lot of people lying awake at night! If you are tossing and turning all through the night, you are missing out on the most crucial key to maintaining your health, energy, and immunity. Read on to learn plenty of ways to be sure that you are getting the best quality sleep.
Snacking often gets a bad rap, but if you make intelligent choices about what you eat, you can actually benefit your health and longevity. Read on to find out how!
Nothing says exhaustion and strain like dark circles under your eyes. The problem is, you may be getting plenty of sleep every night and still wake up with puffy raccoon eyes. Now what? Read on to find out why you get under-eye circles and how to reduce their appearance or get rid of them altogether.




