Stress and anxiety are innate human biochemical responses to perceived danger, ingrained as protective mechanisms to help us fight or flee. Elevated heart rate, a heightened sense of awareness and a surge of adrenaline come in handy when you need…

Anyone who has undergone chemotherapy or radiation to treat cancer knows how brutal the side effects can be. While chemo and radiation are used to target cancer cells and keep them from replicating, the therapies cannot distinguish cancer cells from…

We all begin the new year with optimism and devout resolutions to make the coming year the best one ever. With the holidays just behind us and plenty of holiday cheer to fuel our hopes and dreams, the coming year…

For high achievers aspiring to build a superlative life, there has never been a better time to be alive. Massive advancements in technology in the first two decades of the New Millennium laid the groundwork for unlimited potential in the…

It is easy to take your life and your health for granted when all is going well and you enjoy generally good health. Sadly, most of us don’t worry too much about our health until something goes wrong. But by…

Technology has improved our lives in so many ways, opening new avenues for communication, education and entertainment, and connecting people across the globe in unprecedented numbers. But the downside of technological innovations is a world that runs at full speed,…

Whether the office holiday party has you hugging the loo, or ushering in the New Year has put you at death’s door, nobody has time for a holiday hangover. Yet most of us willingly throw caution to the wind during…

Plant-based diets are growing in popularity among health-conscious people who want optimal nutritional value from food, without the negative health effects of animal products. Many elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts have embraced plant-based nutrition as a cleaner, healthier and more…

The quest for the Fountain of Youth is a centuries-old and ongoing human endeavor. Most people want to live as long as possible, without the negative effects of aging. Aging and longevity are popular topics of modern research, and many…