Crash diets and certain fads that promise to give your body the detox treatment are not only harmful to your health, but they can leave you feeling cranky, irritable, exhausted and starving.

Tea has been an important beverage for thousands of years and has been a huge part of culture in countries around the world, forming major parts of ceremonies, trade routes and even starting revolutions. But tea isn’t just appreciated for its good taste and worldwide appeal, it also offers numerous health benefits.

Fitness isn’t just about working out and eating right– the way you think and feel can have a big impact on your health as well. Studies have shown that Buddhist and Hindu monks tend to live longer and happier lives and the reason has to do more with how they think than how they eat or keep healthy.

Who doesn’t want to look their best no matter his or her age? With modern science, a nutritious diet and a dedication to your overall health, there’s no reason why you can’t look healthy and vibrant well into your retirement.

Very recently, Google came out with yet another new product, Google Health. Essentially, it’s a Google-flavored Personal Health Record (PHR) that goes just a step beyond the rest with integration, alerts, and useful content. Despite its status as a new product, early adopters have already found many ways to put it to work, and we’ve highlighted them here.

In this age of technology where so many people have access to information about their bodies, most have quite a bit of knowledge about their bodies and sexual health. Despite this vast pool of information, there are still a few things out there that may not be common knowledge.

With a shortage of nurses affecting hospitals and medical centers across the nation, travel nursing is growing as a popular solution. Travel nursing involves taking short term positions anywhere nurses are needed, and often hospitals are willing to pay top dollar for the assistance that these nurses provide.

Holistic healthcare sees health and well-being from the perspective of maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle in order to help prevent illness. In addition, holistic care approaches health maintenance from a combination of mind, body, and spirit techniques.

Physical health isn’t everything when it comes to overall well-being– you have your mental health to consider as well. For many people, this means embracing the spiritual side of themselves, through meditation, religion and faith-based exercises.

Getting ready for the arrival of a new baby is busy work. Not only do you have the adjustments to your changing body, but preparing for the baby and the changes in your life can sometimes feel overwhelming.