Health

In order to help combat or prevent an existing condition or simply improve general health, our articles cover the latest research, new treatments (both conventional and natural) as well as wellness trends. Written by qualified journalists, expert guest authors or Dr. Axe himself, each piece is based on studies and always fact-checked.

Slow Living: What It Is, Benefits & How to Embrace a More Mindful Lifestyle

In today’s fast-paced, always-on culture, the idea of slowing down can feel like a radical act. Many people rush from one task to the next, multitasking through meals, scrolling through endless notifications and packing schedules ...

What Is Biohacking? How to Biohack Yourself for Better Health

If we could figure out just how the body ticks so we can feel our best and have our bodies perform optimally all the time, what a treat that would be. Well, it already exists. ...

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 30 Reasons You Might Be Struggling

Losing weight can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you're doing everything right. If you’ve hit a weight loss plateau or aren't seeing results, you're likely wondering, "Why am I not losing weight?" There may ...

30 Brain Exercises to Protect and Bolster Cognitive Health

Your brain is like a muscle. The more you challenge it with brain exercises, the stronger and more agile it becomes. In today’s fast-paced world, staying mentally sharp is just as important as staying physically fit. ...

How to Improve Cellular Health and Why It’s Important

Cellular health is the foundation of overall wellness. Every function in the body, from energy production to immune response, depends on the health of our cells. When our cells function optimally, we experience vitality, mental clarity ...

Sunburn Relief: 5+ Natural Treatments (Plus Symptoms & Risk Factors)

Ah summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red ...

Sleep Meditation Benefits + How to Do It

Because stress is such a common impedance to getting good sleep, you can see why sleep meditation can be helpful for so many people, considering that surveys have found that stress affects roughly 77 percent ...

Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & How It Differs from Heat Stroke

As temperatures rise each year, heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion are becoming more common, especially during summer workouts, outdoor jobs or even long days at the beach. While not as serious as heat stroke, heat ...

7+ Ways to Stay Cool & Prevent Heat Stroke Symptoms

Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer cool itself. The body suffers from dehydration because it can't release internal heat into the environment, resulting in core temperatures of over 104 ...

Sleep Hygiene Tips and Best Practices for a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep hygiene refers to a set of practices and habits that can help improve the quality and duration of sleep and prevent insomnia. Good sleep hygiene can lead to better sleep patterns, increased daytime alertness ...