When you are experiencing stress – either chronic stress or ongoing tension from life’s little stressors – your digestive health is impacted. Psychological stress can impair contraction of the GI tract, induce inflammation and even increase your susceptibility to infection. The connection between your brain and digestive system is so strong that researchers have found… Read more »
Summer weather is some of the best there is for enjoying low impact fitness options. You don’t have to go out each day and pound the pavement, beating up your knees, hips and back just to get a workout in. There are plenty of more gentle choices that can get your heart pounding and help… Read more »
Summer is the perfect season for smoothies. They are cool, refreshing, and healthy. Whether you choose bananas, oranges, spinach, or any kind of produce, there are tons of smoothie ingredients that can jump start your day. Smoothies are the perfect energy-boosting breakfast because they are filled with vitamins and nutrients that you need to keep… Read more »
A recent study found that sleeping just five hours per night during the course of a week, as well as having unlimited access to food caused participants to gain nearly two pounds of weight. Researchers suggest that sufficient sleep could help battle the obesity epidemic. Scientists were clear that extra sleep alone won’t lead to… Read more »
The sun can be both good and bad. There’s no question that it can be a danger to your skin. The ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun can cause skin cancer. But moderate summer sun exposure may have benefits for your health, including stronger bones, better sleep, improved mood, and a healthier immune system. When you continuously shield yourself from… Read more »
Beach and pool season is here, and you want to look your best. This past year has been stressful and being cooped up at home, many of us have put on a few extra pounds. It’s time to replace those comfort foods with lighter fare that can help you lose that unwanted weight. Try these… Read more »
Did you know more than 30 million Americans have thyroid disorders, yet more than half remain undiagnosed and untreated? Surprising to many, thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease. Thyroid disease is even more common than breast cancer. In fact, more Americans suffer from thyroid disease than all types of cancers combined. … Read more »
The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly increasing, and only roughly one in four people with the disease get diagnosed. According to the National Institute on Aging the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years after the age of 65. As the population ages, the disease impacts a greater percentage of people. Currently,… Read more »
Vitamins and minerals are essential to overall health. They perform many critical roles in the body, from producing energy to ensuring proper function of bodily systems. Not getting enough of certain nutrients can negatively impact your health and even contribute to certain diseases. Here are the top three vitamins and minerals men need: Vitamin D –… Read more »
There are lot of myths when it comes to summer health and many of them have been around for years. We’re going to debunk some of them and confirm others with our true or false summer quiz. Test your knowledge and see how well you do! True or False – There’s no such thing as… Read more »