All the body’s cells need water to function well. The problem arises when you drink too much water, which is called overhydration.  Overhydration and water intoxication happen when a person drinks more water than their kidneys can get rid of via urine. Causes if water intoxication Water intoxication is rare, and it is very difficult...

Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health.  Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight.  Yet many of us regularly toss and turn at night, struggling to get the sleep we need. You’re not doomed to toss and turn every night.  Consider...

Food cravings are the dieter’s worst enemy. These are intense or uncontrollable desires for specific foods, stronger than normal hunger. The types of foods that people crave are highly variable, but these are often processed junk foods that are high in sugar or salt. Cravings are one of the biggest reasons why people have problems...

Whatever your alcohol intake—whether you only indulge in a single celebratory Friday-night drink or pour yourself a glass of wine every single night—there are a bunch of benefits to going booze-free. You already know many of them: weight loss, better sleep and a happier, healthier mood.  Here’s what happens to your body when you...