When discussing cutting out sugar, it’s important to note it’s about cutting out added sugar, not sugar that is part of the fruit or vegetable. While some fruit, like apples or berries may be high in natural sugar, it’s the food with added sugar, like cookies, cakes and even that sugar on your cereal in […]
If you’re looking for something different to do on a date, for date night for married people or as part of family fun, try exercises for couples or exercises that can include the whole family. Workouts for couples have become more popular, since a lot of the activities that were often date nights, like movies […]
That drink or two after work with cohorts may seem innocent enough, but they also can be the reason you gain weight or the reason weight loss is harder. Part of the reason is the calories in the drink, but the other part is how the body digests the alcohol. Increased alcohol intake can also […]
Just like any intense exercise, running relieves stress. What causes that is the fight or flight response that kept early man alive. Not only does running reduce stress, it actually helps you feel happier and more content. It’s all about hormonal changes in the body. Early man had many dangers we don’t have. When was […]
April 22, 2022 How to observe stress awareness month: 1. Practice meditation One of the most effective ways to deal with stress is to learn how to silence the mind. Meditation is one of the most popular methods of achieving this quiet. 2. Exercise Another way to battle the debilitating effects of stress is to exercise. […]
April 22, 2022 Ask experts what common myths or misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease still exist, and they will ask a question: “Which one should we start with?” There are many myths and misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. It’s important to sort through certain persistent misconceptions about the condition because they may keep patients with Parkinson’s from […]
April 22, 2022 Distracted driving is any activity an operator of a motor vehicle is engaged in that both distracts them from their primary task of driving and increases their risk of an accident. In other words, distracted driving is any activity diverting a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. There are […]
March 10, 2022 Although previous research1 has established a link between sleep health and heart disease, a new study2 in the journal Scientific Reports says that having multiple sleep problems can increase middle-aged adults’ risk of developing heart disease. Researchers at the University of South Florida looked at data from 6,820 adults, with an average age of 53 years old, […]
March 10, 2022 Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Because one of the many negative effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in digital screen time for many remote workers, Prevent Blindness is raising awareness of digital eye strain and providing tips on ways to decrease the effects of […]
March 10, 2022 More than 37 million American adults are living with kidney disease and most don’t know it. “There are a number of physical signs of kidney disease, but sometimes people attribute them to other conditions. Also, those with kidney disease tend not to experience symptoms until the very late stages, when the kidneys are failing or when […]