Exercise for a Healthy Heart
A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it’s a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can: Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better Improve your heart failure […]
Heart Healthy Month: Vegetarians Have Lower Heart Disease Risks
Going meatless gives vegetarians a 32 percent lower heart disease risk than non-vegetarians, a British study found, offering further proof that eating meat can be hazardous to health. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved 44,561 people enrolled in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Oxford Study, which began […]
9 Restaurant Meals Named ‘Dis-Honorees’
We all know that every once in a while, going out to a restaurant for a good eat is o-k! However, some of the meals that they have listed on the menu, is not quite up to par in the health department. Below are 9 meals from 9 different restaurants, that you should quite possibly […]
The Top Ten Foods That Are High In Vitamin D!
Since we are giving a 30% off discount off of one of our Vitamin D tests this month, we figured that we would let you all in on the top 10 Vitamin D foods! Here is our list of top ten foods that are high in Vitamin D! #1: Cod Liver Oil Cod liver oil has […]
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling From Doctors
THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) — Despite the fact that an increasing number of Americans are overweight and obese, there’s been a decrease in weight counseling offered by primary care doctors, according to a new study. Researchers examined national data and found that slightly more than 6 percent of patient visits with primary care providers […]
Top 5 Healthiest New Year’s Resolutions!
We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and New Years! Since it is the new year and 2013, many of you may or may not already have your New Years resolutions! Listed below for you guys are some of the top 5 New Years resolutions, that you could start with to keep your […]
Maintaining Liver Health
Maintaining Liver Health Whether or not you have existing liver diseases, you can take several steps to keep your liver healthy. These include getting regular medical care; avoiding alcohol, recreational drugs, and toxic substances; eating a healthy diet; engaging in moderate exercise; and taking measures to manage stress and fatigue. Alcohol, Drugs, and Toxins Heavy alcohol consumption […]
4 Benefits Of Regular Daily Physical Activity!
No. 1: Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. You don’t need to set aside large chunks of time for exercise to reap weight-loss benefits. If you can’t […]
Juice Cleanse DIY ( Do-It-Youself )
We hear it all the time, and we see everybody doing it. Juice cleansing takes away those poor eating habits,which result in you feeling sluggish, with low energy and a wonky sleep schedule to boot. If you want to reboot your system and kickstart healthier habits, not only with food but with exercise, then a juice cleanse […]
7 Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore!
We all know how important it is to get checked for your annual cancer screening right?…. Well here are 7 cancer symptoms that women shouldn’t ignore, and should get help right away if these occur! 1. Unexplained Weight Loss 2. Bloating 3. Breast Changes 4. Between-Period Bleeding or Other Unusual Bleeding 5. Skin Changes 6. Difficulty Swallowing 7. Blood […]