Well Informed Archives - Experience Life

- General Health -

Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?

By Michael Dregni

That's the upshot of a recent study.

- Nutrition -

Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Heart?

By Craig Cox

Can a healthy breakfast reduce your risk of heart disease?

Woman wearing a mask to protect her from Covid-19

Could Masks Help Build Immunity?

By Michael Dregni

It's all about the "viral inoculum theory," according to infectious-disease experts.

- Aging -

Is It Better to Get A Hip Replacement Later in Life?

By Craig Cox

Apparently so — the older the better for joint replacement, according to recent research.

- Fitness Tips -

Move to Lift Your Mood

By Michael Dregni

Feeling anxious? Angry? Hostile? Depressed? There may be an exercise to help with that.

- Environmental Health -

How Good Is Your Tap Water?

By Michael Dregni

Curious what's in your tap water? Check out the Environmental Working Group's new Tap Water Database.

- Gut Health -

Can Yeast Overgrowth Make You Drunk?

By Courtney Helgoe

Technically, yes. Too much candida in your gut microbiome can lead to a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.

A person who is exercising checks their heart rate.

- Fitness Tips -

Does Exercise Boost the Immune System?

By Craig Cox

Exercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.

- Stress Relief -

When to Seek Help for Anxiety

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

If you're struggling with anxiety and unsure whether to seek help or ride it out, consider the following factors.

A stressed-out Black man holds his hand in his face.

- Brain/Mental Health -

4 Ways to Treat Anxiety

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

Learn why anxiety goes hand in hand with depression and irritability — and how to treat it.

Different types of fruits and vegetables are suspended from string.

- Weight Loss -

7 Reasons to Stop Yo-Yo Dieting

By Mo Perry

Yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, can be hard on your health. Here are seven potential side effects.

- General Health -

Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?

By Michael Dregni

Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.

- Nutrition -

The Sugar-Depression Connection

By Michael Dregni

Consuming sugar can lead to body-wide inflammation, microbiome disruption, insulin resistance, and more.

- Personal Development -

5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

By Molly Tynjala

Here's how to hone your listening skills.

- Nutrition -

The Food-Additive Loophole

By Michael Dregni

There are thousands of additives — chemical preservatives, flavorings, thickening agents, and more — in our food supply. The FDA simply can't keep up.