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Have a Baby Later, You Might Live Longer

I called my daughter today to say she might want to wait awhile longer before having a baby. “It could double your chances of living to be a very old woman,” I told her. (She only laughed.)

8 Anti-Aging Skincare Tips for Women (Start with Vitamin C)

Tired of falling for every new list of anti-aging skincare tips? It’s enough to make you wonder: as we age, can we really do anything to preserve (much less restore) a youthful complexion? Yes, abs...

8 Smart Skincare Tips for Guys

Yes, proper men’s skincare really IS unique. Guys enjoy some natural advantages — and some particular challenges — when caring for their face. To look good, men need to learn how their skin “works,...

The Modern Science of Aromatherapy

All-natural healthcare is appealing. Nevertheless, smart people hesitate to put their faith in a discipline that lacks solid research and convincing proof. Luckily, there is over a century of evide...

Get a Flu Shot or Skip It This Year: What's Healthier for You?

Have you decided whether or not to get a flu shot this year? Silly as it might seem, I struggle with the decision every year. The naturalist in me hesitates. Meanwhile the fear of a 103-degree feve...

How to Live to Be 100

Someone once said that the secret to a long and happy life is having a big, caring family – in another city. It’s a funny one-liner, but according to the newest social science research, it’s not t...

Natural Arthritis Pain Relief Is Real!

Someone new is diagnosed with arthritis every 33 seconds in this country. And that doesn’t include those who simply struggle through their pain, never getting help or advice from any doctor. There'...

If You Can't Smell It, Is It Fragrance-Free?

A friend recently surprised me with a fancy bottle of body lotion. Knowing that I try to use chemical-free products, she proudly pointed out that the label read Unscented. I hugged her and was so g...

Dangerous Skincare Ingredients - Read Labels & Know What to Avoid

Take care when shopping for skincare products. The fact is, many items (from soaps to moisturizers, eye creams, and exfoliating masks) contain bad skincare ingredients. Additives that can provoke u...