Monthly Archives: April 2017

This Tiny Shift in Thinking Can Keep You Motivated

This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.  If you’ve ever kicked off a new goal with tons of motivation, only to feel less and less excited about it over time, you’re not alone. But there’s good news: According to a new study, making one deliberate change in your mindset may help you follow through to the… Read More »

The Richest Americans Live 10 Years Longer than the Poorest

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Money may not buy you happiness, but it may help buy you health, and ultimately a longer life. Researchers analyzing data on income disparities and health outcomes in the U.S. found that health gaps between the rich and poor are widening, and that’s translating to bigger differences in how… Read More »

14 Reasons You’re Always Tired

You’re not consuming enough iron An iron deficiency can leave you feeling sluggish, irritable, weak, and unable to focus. “It makes you tired because less oxygen travels to the muscles and cells,” says Goodson. Boost your iron intake to reduce your risk of anemia: load up on lean beef, kidney beans, tofu, eggs (including the yolk),… Read More »

You Asked: Are Tattoos Bad For You?

This article originally appeared on Time.com.  Tattoos are more popular than ever. Roughly half of millennials have one, as do 36% of Gen Xers, according to a recent Harris poll. The number of Americans with at least one tattoo has jumped 50% in the past four years. This explosion in popularity has led some health… Read More »