A little bit of stress can actually be good for you. In small doses, it can help motivate you to succeed and perform under pressure. However, that chronic feeling of being overwhelmed can have some serious health implications. Here are three things you need to know about stress. 1. Stress is Common – Everyone feels… Read more »
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Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes
The food we eat provides us with energy in the form of glucose. However, if you have diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and cannot get into your cells to be used for energy. When glucose levels remain high, over time, it can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves. You are at… Read more »
Five Reasons Men Lose Weight Faster than Women
During this past year, many of us put on some extra pounds. Whether from stress eating, or just being home and around food all the time, the Covid weight gain is real. If you’re a woman and it seems like your male partner is having more luck than you, you’re not imagining things. Men typically… Read more »
Why Women Need Probiotics
Probiotics have gained in popularity and with good reason. They are best known for aiding digestion, and are especially helpful for those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and constipation. But if you’re a woman, research has shown that the beneficial microbes in probiotics may also support immunity, mood, and vaginal and urinary health. Healthy… Read more »
Five Healthy Summer Lunches to Go
Whether you’re headed to work or a day at the beach, packing a healthy lunch can be an unwelcome, daunting task. With a little thought and practice, it doesn’t have to be so bad. Packing lunch has many advantages – it’s cheaper, usually healthier and has endless possibilities. Here are five healthy summer lunches to… Read more »
Is Stress Causing Your Heartburn?
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 »
Low Impact Summer Fitness
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 »
Increase Energy with Summer Smoothies
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 »
Sleep and Weight Gain
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 »
Healthy Summer Sun Exposure
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 »