Category Archives: General Health

Has your New Year’s diet already crashed? If it has, that’s a good thing. Short-term fad diets are impossible to stick to and often lead to more long-term weight gain. Instead of trying, and failing with popular fad diets, try improving the overall quality of nutrition in your diet. A gradual shift towards healthier eating ...click here to read more

The holidays have ended, leaving the season of celebration behind for months. But why stop celebrating? Keeping the party going may have some significant benefits. Recently published research has found that intentionally recognizing positive life events and achievements while gathering for food and drink leaves people feeling more socially supported. Feeling more socially supported, known ...click here to read more

We’re a little more than a month into 2023 if you can believe it, and you may be struggling to stick to the resolution – or resolutions – you’d selected to start the year. It can be frustrating, but that doesn’t mean you’re destined to stay trapped in the lifestyle you were hoping to improve. ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

You might not believe this, but researchers are suggesting that water may hold the key to longevity. Well, not water, specifically, but hydration. New research suggests that older adults who are properly hydrated may be healthier and live longer than their counterparts who aren’t, experiencing less incidence of conditions like heart and lung disease. Is ...click here to read more

Prebiotics and probiotics have been a hot health topic for a few years now, and it’s only getting hotter as researchers learn more about their potential capabilities. There are plenty of commercials on TV and ads online for supplements and foods that promise to deliver you the bacteria you need to live a healthy and ...click here to read more

Laughing every day truly is the best medicine, and we now have scientific research to prove it. According to recent studies, laughing every day significantly benefits our physical and mental health, helping us feel better all around. So, if you’re looking for a way to boost your overall well-being or just make yourself smile, put ...click here to read more

If you leak a little urine when you cough or sneeze, or have some severe urges to get to the bathroom, or even if you pack pads in your purse when you go out, you may think these things are normal. Maybe you don’t, but you’re too embarrassed to talk about it. In any event, ...click here to read more

If you’re still searching for a healthy New Year’s resolution, here is one for you: try cutting back on booze. Just because you’re late to the Dry January party doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy it. Millions of people ditch alcohol every January after overindulging during the holidays. Some may just want a lifestyle change ...click here to read more

Walking outside may be the answer if you feel stuck in a rut with your mental health. While it may seem too good to be true, research has shown that walking outdoors can have more mental health benefits than walking indoors. From improved concentration skills to increased confidence levels and even lower stress hormones, the ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to improve your health, you may want to try biting into a piece of fruit. Experts say that stocking your kitchen with fresh ripe fruit can do wonders for your physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore why adding more fruit to our diets is essential ...click here to read more

Where should we order dinner from? What kind of toothpaste do you want? Those may seem like simple questions until you start looking at all your options. They can be endless, and a simple and largely inconsequential decision can easily become a stressful and potentially regrettable decision. The paradox of choice is that the more ...click here to read more

You might be struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution to eat healthier because you either started with no plan or you’re trying to do too much. If you’re having trouble, there are three steps that might make things a lot easier for you. The first is to try and only eat real food. ...click here to read more

One may argue that one of the biggest health problems in America may have a relatively simple fix. The problem is fiber intake; the solution is to eat more of it. Dietary fiber serves several functions. It’s well known that it plays an essential role in good digestion by softening and providing bulk to stool ...click here to read more