The year 2020 went down in history as one of the toughest years ever thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, wildfires, and the tough economic recession, according to a recent article published in the Washington Post. Worse still, 2021 is yet to show any signs of improvement. This means that you may have to Read More
Tackle your stress by transforming it into a motivator for success. Stress is something we all experience at different times in our lives, sometimes on a weekly or even daily basis. Too much stress can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health, both short and long-term. However, stress can be approached with Read More
National Nutrition Month is a new awareness month to deal with nutrition: the thing with which Americans struggle. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month in an effort to raise awareness about the food you put in your body. The U.S. is amongst the heaviest nations in the world and that’s due to Read More
The cold weather often brings colds and flues, but is there a way we can stay healthy throughout winter? Immunity and cleanliness go hand in hand. When the temperatures drop and the windows and doors stay shut, we create a paradise for viruses who thrive on stagnant air and the general messiness of people. If Read More
If there were easy ways to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers, wouldn’t the obvious choice be to take them? While these chronic diseases are directly responsible for seven out of ten deaths in the United States and, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), account for 86 percent of all Read More
Science can answer all questions and can help you lead a courageous life. Aristotle believed that courage was the most important quality any person could achieve. “Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all other possible,” he said. Fears can cripple people from doing what most would consider a very simple task, Read More
Eating for a healthy heart is important for a long and healthy life. Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Many factors contribute to this unfortunate statistic: a stagnant lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and a nonchalant attitude. A simple change in our diet could lead to a healthier heart and a longer Read More
Laziness sometimes just feels so good, it’s hard to motivate yourself to do anything about it; until now. We’ve all been there: we’re lying on the couch watching nothing in particular, our mind and heart are telling us that we should do something. Anything. But our body does not respond and chooses laziness. Suddenly your fitness dreams Read More
We’ve all heard it: keep your cholesterol in check! But does anyone know what cholesterol is and what it measures? Whether you’ve heard the words “keeping your cholesterol in check” from your grandparents, movies, or a box of Honeynut Cheerios, cholesterol seems to be one of those medical words we pretend to understand (like a Read More