Going booze-free can result in some major health benefits. Yet, going alcohol-free has been increasing in popularity. How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? Getty Images Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol increases your risk of suffering from poor sleep quality. It can even result in short sleep duration and snoring. Finally, alcohol ingestion can negatively impact the action of dopaminea neurotransmitter and hormone that also affects your sleep. Drinking even small amounts of alcohol can have a temporary diuretic effect....

Sometimes, a fiber supplement deserves a place in your wellness routine. Fiber supplements include inulin, psyllium (like Metamucil) and methylcellulose (like Citrucel). Lets explore what may happen when you start taking them. Photo:Getty Images Fiber is like a volume knob that turns up the feeling of fullness as we eat, says Rifkin. It helps slow the digestion process, which helps you feel satiated, she adds. The satiating effects of fiber may also make it easier to stick with a reduced-calorie diet....

Looking for another way to support your immune system this cold and flu season? Echinacea may deserve a second look. Abbey Littlejohn Cold and flu season is in full swing. Photo:Abbey Littlejohn A common ingredient that youll find in many immune-supporting products like supplements and tea is echinacea. Its been used for centuries by Native Americans for respiratory tract infections, tooth pain and snake bites. So, should you stock up on echinacea this cold and flu season?...

Kicking a cold or fending off the flu with an elderberry supplement? Elderberries are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamin C, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Read on to learn more about what happens when you take elderberry regularly. Photo:Getty Images. EatingWell design. What Is Elderberry? Elderberries are shiny, black edible fruits that grow in clusters on plant shrubs, scientifically namedSambucus nigra. However, keeping elderberry in your medicine cabinet may also be beneficial when you are feeling under the weather....

Can taking this buzzy supplement really help you have healthier skin or joints? But what really happens when you include this supplement in your diet daily? What Is Collagen? Getty Images Our bodies are made up of many different proteins, varying types of collagen being some of them. What Is Collagen Powder? Regardless of which animal the collagen protein came from, it is processed into a flavorless powder. But what really happens if you take collagen every day?...

Its all the rage. But does it live up to the hype? Because our natural CoQ10 levels decline with age, its also a popular supplement for longevity. Photo:Abbey Littlejohn May Increase Energy CoQ10 plays an essential role in energy production. Studies have investigated the effect of CoQ10 supplementation on energy levels with promising results. May Reduce Cell Damage CoQ10 may keep your cells healthy in several ways. The first is by acting as anantioxidant....

Most people don’t come close to getting the omega-3s they need to stay healthy. Could a supplement help? Fat isn’t something many people are trying to eat more of. Getty Images But there is one kind of fat that almost everyone needs to eat more often, namely omega-3 fats. Yet, most people fall way short. Of course, you could easily get this from a couple of servings of fatty fish each week....

Yes, your body needs calcium. But can you get too much of a good thing? Abbey Littlejohn Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. Photo:Abbey Littlejohn You probably already know you need it for strong bones and teeth. So if some calcium is good, more must be better, right? It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Can consuming too much calcium cause hypercalcemia? What Is Hypercalcemia?...

Have you heard of this vitamin? And here we home in on one: vitamin K2. What Is Vitamin K2? Photo:Evgeniya Pavlova/Getty Images Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays many different roles in the body. Vitamin K Deficiency A vitamin K deficiency is very rare among most healthy adults. Promotes Heart Health Vitamin K2 also plays a role in keeping your heart healthy. Studies suggest that adequate K2 intake is linked to better cardiovascular outcomes over time, says Davis....

Luckily, healthy habits will help you do both. Although you might wish it wasn’t so, your body and brain slowly break down as you age. (Otherwise, we’d all live forever.) Getty Images We often talk about how tokeep your physical body healthyas you age. But what about brain health? What Is Brain Health? What Happens to Your Cognitive Health as You Age? “These minor glitches in memory are not a sign of evolving dementia or cognitive impairment....

Plus appropriate ways to include alcohol in a healthy eating pattern. Alcohol’s effect on the body can be considered a controversial matter. It may be time to rethink any alcoholic drink, according to this gut doctor. Photo: Getty Images “People always want to know, ‘Dr. B, what does alcohol do to my gut microbiome?'” says gastroenterologist and cookbook author Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., in anInstagram video. “Well, it’s very clear that heavy alcohol consumption is bad for our gut....

We take a look at everything that happens when you eat sugarfrom increased appetite to diabetes and more. Sugar has been described as highly addictive. It’s even called a drug in some nutritional circles. But is sugar really that bad? “More,” it says, “give me more.” The truth is, everything in moderation is OK; that includes sugar. However, most people do not moderate their sugar intake. Instead, it’s the steady onslaught of sugar day in and day out....

You know not to put foil in a microwave, but what about your air fryer? Theair fryeris an essential appliance in many kitchens. Do you know how to use yours? A frequently asked question is whether you’ve got the option to use foil in an air fryer. What Is an Air Fryer and How Does It Work? Convection ovens use a fan to circulate the hot air within an oven for more even and quicker cooking....