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Cholesterol is a necessary component to good health. Your body uses it during digestion, hormone production, and proper cell function. Because high cholesterol levels in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke, dietary cholesterol has long held a bad reputation. While current government - dietary guidelines - still recommend eating a diet low in cholesterol, newer - research - suggests...
August 24, 2023
You would be hard pressed to find a person who is not aware of the dangers of too much sugar. Warnings are given pretty much anywhere you turn and yet, Americans on average consume 153 grams of sugar a day. That is the equivalent of 6 chocolate bars, or more than a quarter pounder made completely out of sugar. That places the U.S. among the world’s top consumers of sugar, at approximately 123 pounds...
October 29, 2022
Today’s world is stressful, hurried, and days flash by leaving us winded, tired, stressed and humorless. 44% of people in the US frequently feel stressed. Four in ten people say they lack the time to do all they want. According to -news.gallup.com,- 75% of all of our doctor visits are stress-related. How did we get here? Let’s be real! We may always be here. But I wonder if we can be here while feeling...
May 5, 2020
Politically speaking, the United States has never been -more divided. Centrists are rare, with 94% of Democrats standing left of the median and 92% of Republicans standing right of the median of the opposing party. With nothing to agree upon, members of both parties are becoming increasingly partisan, and it’s affecting our -mental health. Approximately two out of five people say they feel stressed...
January 13, 2020
Spending time outdoors provides individuals of all ages with the opportunity to have better -mental and physical health. Can spending time outdoors improve both mental and physical health? Well, research has shown there are a variety of benefits to being outside for a bit, and it doesn't require a whole vacation or take as long as you may think. Learn more about how nature can help your mental and...
August 22, 2019
Body mass index is a measure of body fat that is based upon an individual’s weight and height. Since BMI measures body fatness, it can indicate health problems associated with weight. This is not a direct measure of body fatness but has been shown to have similar results to those indicated by skinfold measurements, bioelectrical impedance, and underwater weighing. Since the 1970s, the prevalence of...
May 7, 2019
Health-centric smart devices have helped millions of people stay physically fit, manage their diabetes, and meditate their way to better mental and physical health. Today, smart devices are moving beyond standard - fitness wearables - and personal meditation apps. We can now monitor our offices for CO2, keep our homes safe from invasion, and - detect water leaks and shut off the water - before they...
January 31, 2019
Green tea has become a very popular beverage, especially for health-conscious individuals. This tea is made from the Camellia sinensis leaves and originated in China. The Chinese and Indians use this tea as a form of medicine to heal wounds, regulate body temperature, help with digestion, and improve heart health. The key to this tea is that it contains catechins which are antioxidants that fight and...
January 27, 2019
Let’s face it, as a culture, we Americans aren’t always known for being the healthiest people, but some of that may have to do with location. For instance, people in northern states tend to suffer more from vitamin D deficiencies because of the cold seasons that force them to be inside for long periods of time. Those who live in densely populated urban areas might have more respiratory issues because...
January 21, 2019
Put YOUR health first. Yes, first. Above your kids, your husband and your job. Sounds strange huh? Most moms put themselves LAST on the priority list. There’s just not enough time, so you surely can’t make health a priority. It would be selfish of you to care of yourself, right? -Wrong! - Chances are that you are the backbone of your family. When your kids get hurt you have to be there to take care...
June 11, 2018
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