HEALTH

Most people know the basics of staying healthy—if not exactly, then at least the theory. Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and so on. But most people have room for improvement ...

You can’t completely avoid all germs. In theory, you could spend a lot of time and money living a life full of disinfectants, but what’s the point? And, it’s not necessary. Your body can protect itsel...

Being sick is no fun, so it’s important to protect your immune health. There are things you can do every day to support your immune system – you can see examples in this helpful article. But there are...

Viruses may be small, but they can have serious consequences for your health. Understanding how viruses work can help you understand the heavy lifting your immune system does every day. Let's...

To maintain optimal health, you need to do more than just an annual checkup with a healthcare professional. It means regularly monitoring key health indicators at home. These indicators help your body...

You share this world with a wide variety of viruses and microbes, collectively known as germs. This includes some pathogenic germs, which are germs that cause illness. Once they get on your hands, the...

If you follow a perfect diet, you can stop reading here. This article is best for those who occasionally indulge in foods that are generally considered to have bad nutritional effects. That's beca...

Health is often understood as the absence of disease or illness. While this definition is not wrong, it lacks a broader, holistic view. So start evaluating your overall health with a broader perspecti...

What health indicators are you familiar with? BMI, body fat percentage... You must have heard of common indicators, but these are only a small part. We still need regular health checks and frequent mo...

During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to develop positive lifestyle habits that can help you stay healthy and strengthen your body’s complex immune system to fight infection a...

The immune system is your body's defense system against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful substances. In other words, it helps you fight and recover from illness and infection. Need...

The World Health Organization defines physical activity as body movements produced by skeletal muscles that require energy. Therefore, understanding how much time we actually spend physically active i...

You’re not doomed to toss and turn every night. From creating a sleep schedule to incorporating physical activity into your daily routine, here are some simple ways you can consider to improve your sl...

Nutrition BasicsDo you feel like you can’t keep up with nutrition information because it’s always changing? Nutrition and diet information does change over time. But there are some nutrition basics th...

Maintaining a healthy weight is a balancing act. Calories play a big role in this process. Losing weight comes down to burning more calories than you take in through food. Cutting back on food and dri...

Blood pressure is one of the important health indicators, but most people do not realize its importance. Since only severe high blood pressure can cause symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, hea...

Even the most experienced travelers can feel a little stressed when exploring a new area. As you juggle packing, reservations, activities, and more, it can be hard to remember one of the most overlook...

Life moves fast. These days it's all about speed, energy, and speed. But your meals shouldn't be too easy. In fact, eating slowly may actually speed up your weight loss efforts. Think abo...

Most of the time, you can ignore the temptations of the snack cabinet. However, at certain times of the day, the desire to snack creeps into our minds. An hour later, the snacks keep calling us in the...

In the last year, you or someone you know has probably dieted. Statistics show that 49.3% of people have used dieting to lose weight in the past 12 months. You have probably dieted at least five times...

With the growing popularity of fad diets and pop nutritionists, the world of healthy eating can be intimidating. From your neighbor to your doctor to your mom, everyone seems to have a different opini...

Staying stale and reliable is often an easy way to solve dinnertime woes. But if you find yourself lost on the menu, make the effort to adjust what you buy and eat. Eating a varied diet provides a wid...

After a good night's rest, you're ready to take on the day. It's important to fuel your body to produce the energy it needs to work. Eating a healthy breakfast is your best bet to enjoy th...

Habits take a long time to develop, and many habits don’t change overnight. Why should eating wisely be any different? Food is so alluring! Even if you start eating healthier, how can you actually enj...

Not too long ago, cell phones were an exciting new technology. Now, it seems that you can find a smartphone in your hand wherever you go. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as cell phones are really ...

The bad news: Your relationship with time is most likely toxic. You overschedule, you’re stretched thin, and you find it hard to focus on what’s happening. When someone asks you how you’re doing,...

Every day between 1pm and 2pm, students, stay-at-home parents, and corporate workers battle the same enemy: dodging that post-lunch drowsiness. If you’ve ever experienced it, you know how much of a hi...

Nothing can ruin your day more than a restless night's sleep. You go to bed tired, hoping to rest and repair yourself, only to spend hours tossing and turning in bed. When you get up, you seem eve...

Remember the last time you felt silence. Was it in the woods? Or on a plane with your noise cancelling headphones? Whatever the setting, one thing is almost certain: you were not experiencing true sil...

Have you ever wondered why some animals are nocturnal? Or why some people need to sleep at least nine hours a day? Or why a family member of yours can get by on just five hours of sleep a day? Th...

When the sun sets, night falls. Light fades and darkness covers the earth. Heaven wants you to do the same: crawl into your bed and rest for the night. Darkness is like a blanket, and when you snuggle...

Childhood and adolescence are the most important years in anyone's life. This may be common knowledge to you, but it bears repeating. The amount of growth and development that the body goes throug...

With the hustle and bustle of today’s world, it can be hard to prioritize your needs—especially your mental health. Between career demands, family and relationship responsibilities, and everything els...

Music has a powerful effect. Think of the great experience you had at a concert by your favorite band, or the nostalgia you felt when you heard a hit record from high school. Or fighting the urge...

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It’s an aspect of daily life, just like eating. Between work, bills, and life, a little stress is bound to occur, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, w...

We can’t avoid stress in our lives, and neither can cortisol—in stressful situations, it stays with you. Cortisol is secreted when a short-term stressor occurs, like when you oversleep and have to rus...

When we talk about positive body image and body acceptance, we usually talk about it in very general terms. Most people talk about the body love movement but don’t include personal body acceptance, an...

As the seasons change throughout the year, daylight hours change, and depending on where you live, it can snow or rain. But even in mild climates, you can still be affected by the “winter blues” due t...

Is stress making you irritable and complaining? Stress-relief activities can help you regain some peace and quiet in your busy life. You don’t have to spend a lot of time or effort on stress-relief ac...

Is there a standard to measure whether a person's emotions are healthy? Dr. Feldman still provides the skills that mentally healthy people must have - these skills are what everyone who pursues ha...

You most likely spend most of your time at home. It’s where you cook, sleep, eat, read a good book, and maybe work. And, for many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has us spending more time at home. H...

As the world and workplace go digital, it can be hard to find time to truly rest or experience the benefits of taking a break. Maybe you leave the office at 5 p.m., but there are always more emails to...

For some of us, there’s nothing better than curling up with a book for hours on a rainy day. For others, reading is a pain in the ass. Regardless of how you feel about reading, one thing remains const...

It’s board game night, and it’s your turn. You hold your breath, your palms sweating. You analyze with concentration and make your next move. The next block slides out, but the tower wobbles and the p...

Although people have been drinking for thousands of years, there is still a lot of controversy about the health of alcoholic beverages. Some people think that not drinking at all is the healthiest cho...

In this world of noise and rush, it can be hard to find a quiet moment for perceived rest. Between bills, work responsibilities, and the demands of relationships, you might feel like you have hundreds...

Exercise changes your body in so many ways that you can see some changes in the mirror and the number on the scale may change. Every mile (or kilometer) of walking, jogging, or swimming may make your ...

In today's world, you can find almost any food in a store year-round. While there are certainly benefits to the widespread distribution of produce—like being able to make avocado toast on any Sund...