We all know that leading a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for heart disease. The more you sit, the less you move, and the less you move, the more your risk increases. There’s a new saying in the world of heart health: Sitting is the new smoking. There is a lot of new evidence… Read more »
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. How much do you actually know about heart disease? Here’s everything you need to know. The heart is like any other muscle in the body and requires adequate blood supply to provide oxygen to allow the muscle… Read more »
You likely get a lunch break each day. But if you’re working from home, like so many are now, you might not be using that break. Maybe you have a deadline looming, or you want to end the workday earlier, or maybe you just forgot to take a break. No matter what the reason, we all need to… Read more »
Did you know that you might add years to your life just by making healthy food choices? There are many variables that affect how long you live, but we know that following a healthy lifestyle, staying active and eating a nutrient-rich diet can help slow the aging process and ward off age-related diseases including osteoporosis, diabetes… Read more »
Bad news guys – osteoporosis isn’t just for women. It poses a significant threat to millions of men in the United States. Despite that staggering number, surveys suggest that the majority of men still view osteoporosis as a “woman’s disease.” Most men don’t even know what puts them at risk; let alone how to reduce that risk. Osteoporosis… Read more »
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck and helps regulate your metabolism, temperature, heartbeat, and more. An underactive thyroid—when the gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone (TH)—can bring on weight gain, sluggishness, depression, and increased sensitivity to cold. An overactive thyroid, on the other hand, happens… Read more »
Krill oil from the pristine waters of the Antarctic is a rich source of essential nutrients and offers a variety of health benefits. Studies have shown that krill oil can have a positive effect on your brain, heart, bones and more. Here are four health benefits of krill oil: Heart Health – Krill oil contains Omega-3 fatty acids… Read more »
Winter means dry cracked feet for many people. If you’re managing diabetes, you are at an increased risk of developing issues with your feet. Diabetes increases your risk of dry skin, calluses, corns, bunions, blisters and ulcers. And while these issues aren’t a big problem for the general population, your high blood sugar means they can become… Read more »