Is Your Diet Damaging Your Brain?

Just when I think I’ve heard it all, I discover that there are people who follow ‘junk food diets’ to lose weight.

If Holiday Weight Gain Has You Counting the Days to January, This Will Help

Despite many reports to the contrary, the average American does not gain that much weight over the winter holidays.

How Fit Are You, Really? This Test Can Help You Find Out

We are quickly approaching the new year. So, many of us may be trying to schedule last-minute doctor’s appointments in order to get a routine physical, hoping we can enter 2019 with a clean bill of health.

Being Deficient in Magnesium May Make You Deficient in Vitamin D

It is my opinion that magnesium is a miracle mineral. It is one of the critical nutrients we need to stay healthy. It is an important cofactor for hundreds of processes and reactions in the body, including energy. It is also important in sugar breakdown and use, blood pressure regulation and muscle and nerve function, including the heart muscle.

Making At-Work Farmers Markets Part of a Successful Employee Wellness Strategy

Employee wellness programs have become ubiquitous. In fact, over 90 percent of companies, and the majority of government entities, offer some sort of wellness program for their employees. Many companies have installed gyms in the office space, offer employees “stand-and-stretch” breaks throughout the day, and provide healthier food options in cafeterias and break rooms. All have been shown to make a positive difference.

This May Be the Hottest Way to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Did you know that the word ‘sauna’ is of Finnish origin? “Sauna use is deeply embedded in Finnish culture. A nation of 5.5 million people, Finland has as many saunas as television sets — around 3.3 million. Most of the saunas are in people’s homes, although they’re also standard amenities in offices and factories,” according to Harvard Health.

Are You Pregnant? You Need to Read This About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is one of the nutrients you need to stay healthy. As you may already know, it is sometimes referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because it is made with the help of the sun.

Faced With a Moral Dilemma? Sleep On It Before Making a Decision!

Notorious figures such as Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot and Napoleon Bonaparte have more in common than their immoral and unethical behavior. History shows that they all were sleep deprived.

Men: Here’s How to Make Sure You Remember Her Birthday

If we are lucky enough to grow old, we will experience some form of physical and mental decline. For example, we may not be able to move around as quickly as we did before. We may even forget things we used to remember.

Resistance or Endurance? Learn Which Workout Keeps You Younger

There is credible evidence to suggest that endurance exercise (for example, running for a long time) may have significant anti-aging benefits - perhaps even more than resistance exercise (such as lifting weights).

Collagen Supplements Are Trending, But What Are They And Do They Really Work?

Many people are buying collagen supplements and even collagen-enhanced food products, like snack bars and protein powders. Reportedly, sales of collagen-infused snacks and drinks in the U.S. reached $60 million during the past year. And in 2023, the value of the global collagen market is expected to reach $9.4 billion. Purchase of these products, like with most supplements, does not usually require any prescription or clearance from a doctor.

This Won’t Sit Well With You, But You’ve Really Got to Get Off Your Butt

It’s no longer news that sitting too much has been linked to a variety of health problems including obesity, fatty liver disease, diabetes, cardiovascular problems and even premature death.