Health

In order to help combat or prevent an existing condition or simply improve general health, our articles cover the latest research, new treatments (both conventional and natural) as well as wellness trends. Written by qualified journalists, expert guest authors or Dr. Axe himself, each piece is based on studies and always fact-checked.

The Harmful Effects of Climate Change on Children’s Health

We know that burning fossil fuels is one of the leading contributors to climate change. That's because it causes air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions, which affect both the atmosphere and the type of air we breathe ...

Can Walking Speed Indicate Dementia Risk?

It's no secret that as we age we slow down both physically and mentally, particularly if we don't take the necessary steps to keep both our bodies and minds in shape and sharp. In fact, ...

Cold Shower Benefits for Body and Mind Alike

It may sound unpleasant, but a cold shower can actually be good for you. In fact, cold shower benefits both the body and the mind, as crazy as that may sound to some people. For most ...

Study Highlights Benefits of Cranberries for Brain Health

We know from recent news that cranberries have a positive effect on heart health, and guess what? The fruit is back at it again, this time with trial results showing it can benefit brain function, ...

Can Antibiotics Wreak Havoc on Athletic Performance?

"Antibiotics Wreak Havoc on Athletic Performance," read the headline of a recent study. The study looked at the microbes of mice, but if it winds up being true for humans, too, we can chalk it up ...

High Costs of Healthcare: Know When to Take Charge of Your Diagnostic Options

This is part three in Casey Hersch’s articles series about how to defeat chronic illness. Part one was Using Integrative Approaches for Living with Chronic Illness. Part two was Integrative Healing & Becoming An Empowered Patient. If ...

Natural Appetite Suppressants that Work Without the Risks of Weight Loss Pills

No doubt about it, overeating (high calorie intake) and its connection to obesity is one of the most complex and challenging issues in health care today. That's where a natural appetite suppressant can help. There are ...

10 Steps to Achieve Satiety When You Eat

Have you ever eaten a large, carb-laden meal and, even though you packed in the calories, felt hungry in just a short while? Or maybe you were starving after a long day and scarfed down ...

Natural Sunburn Relief, Including 5 Home Remedies

Summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red burn. While ...

Study Shows Benefits of Drinking Coffee for Longevity

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, third to only water and tea. You already know that coffee can boost your energy and focus, but is it possible that coffee can also ...