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Sensory Deprivation Tank Science: How ‘Floating’ Works & Proven Benefits

Sensory deprivation tank float centers are popping up all over the United States and Europe, especially in urban areas where the demand for holistic healing surges. According to annual official Float Tank Industry reports, the U.S. was home ...

Best Mineral Sunscreen to Use (Plus Benefits & Comparisons)

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to wearing sunscreens, including mineral sunscreen, is whether or not you can absorb their chemicals through your skin and if this is potentially dangerous. Something that most people ...

Connection Between Stress and Mental Health: Lessons from Simone Biles & Other Olympians

Stress and mental health came to forefront at the just concluded Summer Olympics in Tokyo when decorated U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, the favorite in nearly event for which she qualified, pulled out of the team ...

12 Easy, Natural Life Extenders

You may not wake up thinking about life extenders, but I'm here to tell you that they're easier to work into your day than you'd think. While we still haven't managed to invent a potion ...

Victory Gardens Benefit Your Health, Wallet and the Environment

In the early 1900s, gardening was considered a civic duty. During World War I, Americans were urged to grow food wherever possible, from backyards and empty lots to rooftops. Growing "victory gardens," as they were ...

How Many Baths Should You Take a Week?

The question of how many baths you should take a week is gaining new prominence, thanks to a recent podcast where actors and married couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher shared their family's bathing strategy. "If ...

Benefits & Dangers of IGF-1: Weight-Loss Promoter or Cancer Causer?

IGF-1, also known as insulin-like growth factor 1, is a complex and interesting hormone. Is IGF-1 good or bad when it comes to your health? It has the potential to have both effects depending on ...

The Surprising Benefits of Swimming in Cold Water (+ How to Stay Safe)

People living in cooler locations such as Russia, Finland and England have been practicing cold water swimming for hundreds of years. Since the 1800s swimming in cold water has even grown in popularity as a ...

What Is an Internal Monologue? (And Does Everyone Have One?)

If you ever experience the sensation of "talking to yourself in your head," then you might question: Is it normal to have an internal monologue? While the topic of internal dialogue is an ongoing one among ...

Talcum Powder Risks: 5 Reasons to Never Put Baby Powder on Your Skin Again

Talcum powder. It seems innocent enough, but did you know scientists have been warning us about potential risks since the 1960s? Talcum powder is a mineral-based product used in baby powder and many other cosmetics. ...