Signs of Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Before we talk about thyroid disorders, let’s make sure everyone is on the same page as to what the thyroid does. It’s main function is to maintain a body’s metabolism through the use of hormones. It tells our cells what to do and how much energy needs to be expended to do it. It’s kinda […]
5 Celebrity Fitness Tips
Celebrities have way more resources than the rest of us normally do. To keep looking good and fit, they hire professionals to whip them into shape. But occasionally, they spill the beans on their workout routines. We put together a few of these celebrity fitness tips to help you achieve your fitness goals! 5 Celebrity […]
How To Avoid Weight Loss Plateau
Whenever you make the decision to start losing weight, eventually you’re going to reach a place where you want to lose more, but seem to be stuck at same level no matter what you do. You have now entered the Weight Loss Plateau Zone! Fret not. You can still reach your goal and here’s how. […]
Thyroid Quiz
The thyroid is a small gland that influences every cell in our bodies. To do its job properly, the hormones it produces has to be balanced perfectly. How much do you know about how the thyroid functions and the types of diseases that can happen when they aren’t balanced perfectly? We put together this short […]
How To Be Healthy During The Holidays
Holidays can be the best time of the year AND a huge pain. Staying healthy during the holidays can be challenging. Not only are there a ton of temptations to be unhealthy, but holiday stress can build up as well. Did you know that on average people add a pound of weight this time, every […]
12 Days of Wellness
A new year is coming and with it comes a whole new chance to be healthy. Making health resolutions are easy, but how do you stick with them? We’re going to help you out with that! Here are 12 things you should do every month. They won’t take up a lot of time. They are […]
Heart Health Quiz
The staples of being heart healthy are not a mystery: eat better, exercise, don’t smoke, don’t drink too much. But, of course, that’s not all. We put together this short video quiz to test your knowledge of heart health. For our first question, let’s get a better sense of the size of the health problem […]
Is Alcohol Good For You?
Is alcohol good for you, really? Really?! There have been studies that suggest it’s possible. How many of us have heard a glass of red wine is good for your heart? But is that true or is it just a myth that makes us feel better? Seeing as it’s Liver Disease Awareness Month, it’s worth […]
Should You Have A Double Mastectomy?
One option that is used for both prevention and treatment of breast cancer is the double mastectomy. It is, however, an aggressive option that has become more common in recent years. In fact, the choice to have a double mastectomy has increased 21% from 2005 to 2013 among both women with and without a cancer […]
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real?
Most people don’t think so. And it’s hard to explain to someone that hasn’t gone through it. Just get up. Just feel better. Every time a family member or friend questions that something more serious is at work, makes that person feel even worse. If you’ll excuse the pun, let’s put the question of “is […]