Author: Erin Elizabeth

On Tuesday, the President announced that he had accepted EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s (previously the Attorney General of Oklahoma) resignation. According to Pruitt, it’s been difficult to do his job since the recent “onslaught of scandals,” saying, “…the unrelenting attacks on me personally, my family, are unprecedented and have taken a sizable toll on all of us.”1 (Aww, poor guy. Are people being mean to you because you are allowing corporations to destroy our planet at an unprecedented and accelerated rate?) RELATED STORY: NYT: EPA expected to roll back fuel economy rules for cars There are currently more than a...

If you have a loved one with Alzheimers or dementia, you simply must register for this free, online summit coming up at the end of the month. “Are you concerned about brain health? Or, of one day not recognizing your closest friend? If so, or if you care about friends and family members dealing with poor brain function, don’t miss The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Summit. Brain disorders, including memory loss, are fast becoming the single biggest health problem in the world. This event represents a unique opportunity to discover the best strategies to improve brain health. Join us to find out what...

Cortisol is a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands. It’s important for helping your body deal with stressful situations, as your brain triggers its release in response to many different kinds of stress. However, when cortisol levels are too high for too long, this hormone can hurt you more than it helps. Over time, high levels may cause weight gain and high blood pressure, disrupt sleep, negatively impact mood, reduce your energy levels and contribute to diabetes. What Happens When Cortisol Is High? Over the last 15 years, studies have increasingly revealed that moderately high cortisol levels can...