Many of us take longer than necessary to make an appointment with our doctor. We wait and see if the problem will fix itself. We don’t want to feel as though we are making an issue out of nothing. We often wait until the problem has worsened and can no longer be...
Everyone will answer this question a little differently. Conversations around health in the media tend to focus on weight as a barometer of health. Others may center on being disease or illness-free or list lifestyle choices they deem healthy. This makes ‘healthy’ a...
Looking to make the most of spring this year, after what’s felt like a lot of doom and gloom? Here are some top tips on how to hack those happy hormones and put a much-needed spring in your step. What are happy hormones? Endorphins, dopamine, serotonin,...
For many people, finding the right depression treatment is a trial-and-error process. The largest study that looked at effectiveness of antidepressants, the STAR*D Report, found that only 37 percent of people experienced relief of their depression symptoms [known as...
It’s easy to ignore your relationship with your spouse or partner when you have kids. There’s this unwritten agreement between partners that, as you exchange nods with your spouse on hectic mornings, brush against them when washing the dishes, or bicker about why one...
When we talk about health, we need to include sexual health, which plays a crucial role in our well-being. Unfortunately, the pandemic, which has impacted every aspect of our lives and is taking a serious toll on our mental health, is also encroaching on our sex...
As businesses and public spaces reopen in the United States, you may have noticed that gyms and fitness centers are typically among the last to reopen — and for good reason. “Gyms in general are probably one of the highest-risk spaces of all of our reopening and...
Lose Unwanted Body-Fat with Mindful Eating Strategies How many calories do you eat and drink every day without even realizing it? Mindful eating is an effective weight-loss strategy that encourages you to slow down and pay attention to your food, noticing each sip or...
Now more than ever, it is crucial to bolster your immune system on a daily basis. If you want to boost your immune health, you may wonder how to help your body fight off illnesses. While bolstering your immunity is easier said than done, several dietary and lifestyle...
Even during the “fat-free diet” days of the 1990s, nutritionists have pointed out that not all fats are unhealthy and that the “good” types of fat include omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fat, which, despite its misunderstood reputation, is...
