From unusual whites to lighter reds, to the ultimate sparkler, here are top summer wine picks from experts across the country. California Dreamin’ Oceano 2017 Spanish Springs Vineyard Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo County, $38 This chardonnay is the definition of a coastal wine. The grapes come from the closest vineyard to the ocean in California….

By Dr. Harwin For most people, hair loss is a physical and psychological affair. Balding is noticeable, and so are its effects on the sufferer. Men describe hair loss as an unwanted and upsetting experience that can plummet body image. Women report even greater negative consequences including diminished body image, lower self-esteem, and poorer quality…

When someone mentions weight-loss options, Chinese herbs probably aren’t top of mind. But if you see someone full of energy, with glowing skin and a fit body, they probably have a balanced lifestyle—and Chinese herbs are a great way to support that. Knowing Yin and Yang The ancient idea of yin and yang refers to…

Most women know the downsides of having children later in life, but the positives often get overlooked. One of the major upsides is that women who have children later in life may live longer than childless women or women who have children at younger ages. That’s what a 2015 study, published in the journal Menopause,…

It’s May, and that means spring is bursting forth: Flowers are blooming, days are growing longer, and our skin is welcoming the sunlight. For many of us, spring is when we feel lighter, brighter, and more hopeful. It’s a remarkable season to be alive, and birth, rebirth, growth, warmth, and beauty abound. Now is when…

Mindfulness and meditation may be growing in popularity, but so is their opposite—digital distraction. Our kids spend more time on screens than sleeping. The lack of sleep along with the risks of online predators and pornography are the most obvious problems with our current teen screen culture. But another big problem often gets overlooked—chronic stress….

Sugar takes your brain on an addictive joyride that can make it hard to resist. This excerpt from Julie Daniluk’s new book, “Becoming Sugar-Free: How to Break Up With Inflammatory Sugars and Embrace a Naturally Sweet Life,” explains exactly what happens when you get eat that chocolate lava cake. Why Do We Love Sugar?  Did…

Imagine a person who has “everything”: a loving family, good friends, health, wealth, power, or even fame. Yet this person lacks one thing: inner peace. Their mind is constantly occupied by negative emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness; they do not like themselves or trust others, and they take a grim view of everything….

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, estimated to affect over 40 million adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In addition to pharmaceutical interventions, many other therapies can help people improve their neurophysiology and overall mental health. Common symptoms of anxiety include: Restlessness, feeling on edge Easily…

Regardless of what else we have going for us, life is difficult to enjoy if we do not feel at peace with ourselves. As psychological studies clearly document, our chances of happiness are dramatically lower if we do not have an accepting and trusting attitude toward ourselves. What exactly does a healthy relationship with oneself…