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.

Water Intoxication: Importance of Sodium for Staying Properly Hydrated

There's no doubt about it, drinking enough water to stay hydrated is important for many reasons — such as preventing fatigue, regulating blood pressure and even controlling hunger — but can you have too much ...

Sarcopenia: 10 Keys to Keep Your Muscle Mass Up as You Age

Most adults achieve their peak muscle mass sometime during their late 30s to early 40s. After that point, a gradual loss of muscle mass begins and can continue on a steady, downhill course into old ...

Seeking Stress Relief: 20 Natural Stress Relievers to Boost Your Health

Stress: We all deal with it, yet we know how much better off we'd be — both physically and mentally — if we could only get it under control and find stress relievers that really ...

Leaky Gut Syndrome: 7 Signs You May Have It

Leaky gut syndrome is considered hypothetical health condition and currently has yet to be formally recognized as a medical diagnosis. However, the concept of increased intestinal permeability — aka leaky gut— that occurs in some ...

Wellness Trends 2025: Personalized Health Takes Center Stage

The wellness industry is set to undergo significant transformations in 2025, driven by advancements in science, technology and an increased focus on holistic health. From cutting-edge nutrition practices to innovative mental health solutions, the wellness ...

5 Benefits of Unplugging for the Holidays + 5 Tips

The onslaught of family, friends and social events that occurs during the holidays is enough to make even the most social person want to sneak away and enjoy some alone time. However, if your idea ...

Natural Ways to Relieve Stress, According to a Leading Integrative MD

Stress comes at you all day, from every angle, now more than ever. Constant worry over money, job security, family and health keeps your stress system on high alert all the time — and it ...

Gut Bacteria Benefits: How to Improve Digestive Health from Within

A lot of someone's health can be traced to the gut — specifically gut bacteria. In the 1670s, scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek first discovered the complex world of bacteria. At the time, he defined it as ...

Healthspan vs. Life Span: How to Support Healthy Longevity

In recent years, the concept of "healthspan" has gained attention as people increasingly seek to live not just longer lives, but healthier ones. While life span measures the total number of years a person lives, healthspan ...

How to Balance Hormones Naturally: 20 Steps to Take

Hormones — such as estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your overall health. That's why a hormonal imbalance can be problematic, so you want to ...