Mashed potatoes are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Who doesn’t love that creamy, butter-laden goodness topped with a hearty helping of gravy? But if you’re trying to live a more healthy life, you might feel like you should skip the whipped. Fear not, here are some tips to lighten up your favorite… Read more »
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How to Reduce Stress at Your Desk
Do you need to reduce stress in your daily life? According to Forbes Magazine, the average business professional has 30 to 100 projects on their plate at any given time. Modern workers are interrupted seven times an hour and distracted up to 2.1 hours a day. And four out of ten people working at large… Read more »
Battle Stress with These Foods
With the holiday season seemingly beginning earlier and earlier, the accompanying stress can be overwhelming. When faced with stress, many of us turn toward food to make us feel better. So-called “comfort foods” start calling when stress rears its ugly head. Chances are, your favorite comfort food isn’t a healthy choice. Ice cream, potato chips,… Read more »
Stress Related Headaches and Vitamin B
A recent study confirms what many of us have experienced — that stress can lead to headaches. The study found that people who reported headaches had more stress compared to those who never reported headaches. What’s more, that stress could be caused by a deficiency in vitamin B. Researchers collected data on more than 5,000… Read more »
The Dangers of Daylight Savings
Do you welcome the extra hour of sleep that comes with ending daylight savings and returning to standard time? Some medical experts suggest that daylight savings may have unintended negative consequences on our health. Disrupting Circadian Rhythm – Setting the clock back affects your body’s circadian rhythms — the physical, mental, and behavioral changes in… Read more »
Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
Are you traveling this holiday season? Don’t be fooled by the almost nonexistent flu season of last year. In fact, some experts suggest that the flu could come roaring back with more opportunities to spread this fall and winter in reopened schools, workplaces, and businesses, especially where masks are not mandated. Unfortunately, we still need… Read more »
Does Your Immune System Need a Boost?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get completely knocked out by colds, flu and illness while others get through the season with barely a sniffle? It all comes down to your immune system and how well you’ve armed your body in the battle to stay well. Some of these immune suppressing habits… Read more »
Digestive Enzymes and Crohn’s Disease
According to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that affects 1.4 million Americans annually, with most patients diagnosed before the age of 30. What is Crohn’s Disease? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, Crohn’s disease is one of two major chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, known as IBD. Crohn’s disease produces severe… Read more »
Exercises to Alleviate Joint Pain
If you avoid regular exercise due to joint pain, you could be doing more harm than good. Routine exercise can help ease joint pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Numerous studies have found that people who exercise regularly have improved daily function, decreased depression and fatigue, reduced pain, and improved… Read more »
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
You may think of osteoporosis as a disease for the elderly, but it can strike at any age. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, half of women and up to 25 percent of men in the U.S. over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Here’s what you can do to… Read more »