Don’t Let Stroke Strike Twice
Don’t Let Stroke Strike Twice Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure can help reduce your risk of another one. (Family Features) While there are about 7.2 million stroke survivors in […]
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Health hacks for living life to the fullest
Health hacks for living life to the fullest. It’s hard to keep up with the latest health and wellness trends, especially with so much conflicting information out there. In reality, one way to help navigate which approach to health and wellness is right for you is as simple as understanding the science behind giving your […]
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Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work
Resources for Addressing Mental Health Challenges at Work Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in […]
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Improving Your Children’s Health
Improving Your Children’s Health. Here are 3 ways to take a proactive approach. As a sign of the times, Millennial moms continue to lean toward proactive and preventative care when it comes to the health of their babies. A survey of more than 300 moms in the United States from Evivo baby probiotics revealed more than […]
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Sudden Rapid Heartbeat
Sudden Rapid Heartbeat Revealing a lesser-known heart disorder and what to do about it (Family Features) A feeling of dread washed over Donnette Smith after she felt her chest jolt. “Please, God. Not here, not now,” she thought. In the middle of her church choir performance, her heart started racing uncontrollably. High off the ground, […]
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5 ideas to save money on health care
5 ideas to save money on health care (BPT) – Rising premiums and different levels of coverage can make health care costs seem very confusing. Here are 5 simple ideas that could help you save on your health care costs. 1. Plan for medical bills. Just as you would ask a mechanic to estimate the […]
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Nutrition trends and fads explained
6 nutrition trends and fads explained Dr. Nicole Avena, assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University, explains six popular nutrition trends including sustainable snacks, new plant-based milk, prebiotics and probiotics, and the latest on gummy supplements vs. traditional vitamins: 1. Matcha vs. coffee? […]
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Tips for Peak Pet Fitness
4 Tips for Peak Pet Fitness Tips for peak pet fitness. Sunny days, aromatic flowers, and warm temperatures are a few of summer’s most adored qualities. Getting outside to enjoy the sunshine isn’t something only humans love – pets often do, too. Whether romping through a local dog park or sniffing around the neighborhood, fresh […]
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4 Key Decisions to Help Memorialize a Loved One
4 Key Decisions to Help Memorialize a Loved One (Family Features) Despite the certainty of death, many Americans delay dealing with the fact and avoid funeral planning. In fact, nearly 3 in 5 Americans aren’t confident they could plan a funeral for themselves, let alone a loved one, according to a survey conducted by […]
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Mandy Moores Mindful Tips for a Well-Balanced Lively Summer
Mandy Moore’s Mindful Tips for a Well-Balanced, Lively Summer With plans of trips and relaxation on the horizon, it can be easy to give your wellness routine a vacation, too. Before you jet set off on your next adventure, take a moment to be consciously aware of how your mind and body may react to […]
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Workout Outdoors
Workout Outdoors Take Your Workout Outdoors for a Fresh Boost As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, you might start taking your workouts outside more often. To ensure your body’s comfort and safety, you may need to refresh your fitness regimen. These tips can help you safely enjoy your summer workouts: Wear sweat-proof sunscreen. […]
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Pubs are reopening but research shows contact tracing still isn’t working – here’s how to fix it
Pubs are reopening but research shows contact tracing still isn’t working – here’s how to fix it Every customer must sign in when pubs reopen. View Apart/Shutterstock Donia Waseem, University of Bradford and Joseph Chen, Macquarie University Contact tracing is vital to supporting public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. But rather than providing truthful information, […]
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4 Ways to Refresh Your Pet’s Routines
4 Ways to Refresh Your Pet’s Routines – The spring season and warmer months are typically all about renewal and evaluating things that may no longer serve you, such as habits, products, or routines. (Family Features) This can be true for your dog as well. As the season changes and you spruce up your daily […]
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Study finds yoga promotes emotional health in children
Study finds yoga promotes emotional health in children Adolescence isn’t easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social, and emotional changes are difficult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That’s why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional […]
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8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure
8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. (Family Features) For most adults, healthy blood pressure is […]
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Proactive Health Tips to Help Navigate Year 2 of the Pandemic
Proactive Health Tips to Help Navigate Year 2 of the Pandemic. After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important because new mutations and variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 are being discovered. The typical cold and […]
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Fresh trends to inspire your 2021 garden
Fresh trends to inspire your 2021 garden. Home gardening offers plentiful benefits that support mental and physical health, and many people have decided to begin or expand their gardens during the pandemic. Whether you’re a new gardener looking to learn or a seasoned green thumb who has been growing plants for years, you want inspiration […]
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Health Benefits of Oranges Beyond Vitamin C
Health Benefits of Oranges Beyond Vitamin C. Healthful eating starts with the ingredients you use, so it’s important to use fresh, seasonal ingredients that pack a nutritional punch. One of the easiest ways to meet your daily nutrient needs is to eat a variety of whole foods like fruit (which about 80% of the U.S. […]
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Breakfasts to Fuel Your Family
Breakfasts to Fuel Your Family Whether your morning meal is a lavish spread for the whole family or a simple snack before logging on for a workday, these simple add-ons can add flavor without sacrificing nutrition: Dairies, such as milk or yogurt Fruit, such as bananas, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and more Quick solutions, such as […]
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Surprising foods that fuel your immune system
Surprising foods that fuel your immune system. Cold and flu season, combined with an ongoing pandemic, is motivating many Americans to do everything possible to support immune health. Fortunately, simple lifestyle habits, like a healthy diet, can make a big difference in strengthening the body’s defense system. But what foods are best — and why? […]
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Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep, can all […]
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Subjective perception
Subjective perception. This article contains ideas that secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, are playing their role in the game of life, and they are somehow hidden from the ordinary person. They are have been taken from my experience. We all have these experiences in our lives and I was thinking about how other people […]
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Care You Need as You Age
Care You Need as You Age. Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (Family Features) However, living longer does not automatically mean living healthier or happier. In fact, nearly 61% of people in America […]
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What’s the deal with beef and heart health?
So, what’s the deal with beef and heart health? As Americans think about eating for a healthy heart, many feel they’re forced to choose between a healthy diet and their love of beef. But, contrary to some misinformation on this topic, you can have both. The Mediterranean diet was just ranked the #1 Overall Diet […]
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