Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
Fuel Sources for Optimal Brain Functioning
Years back, accompanied by my sibling, we went to visit my grandpa. He sat outside his house enjoying the morning sun. After greeting him, he asked, “Who are you? As a 10yr old girl who was hardly home, I didn’t see a big deal, and so I introduced myself. He further asked, “Is that your…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Being Told You Are Diabetic
When your doctor confirms a diabetes diagnosis, it’s normally a moment of shock and disbelief. The first thought that’ll probably pop up in your head is why me? You may start to blame yourself for past actions or inactions; imagine terrible times ahead; be nervous about future treatments and medications; and wonder how the condition…
Read MoreHow a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet Can Benefit Those with Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may want to consider the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet. A plant-based diet, in general, is a very viable diet alternative if you are looking to eat healthier. Reduces Risk of Diabetes Many studies have been done to show the extensive benefits of a plant-based diet…
Read More8 Simple Swim Workouts for Full-Body Health
The best workout is always the one you’ll actually do, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to swimming. Because the water offers gentle resistance in every direction, any movement offers some strength training, but because water is buoyant, it’s easier on your joints, bones, and muscles. Ready to hit the pool? Make sure…
Read MoreIncrease Neuromuscular Power
by Len Kravitz, Ph.D. and Rob Tapia Competitive athletes often train for peak neuromuscular power to excel at the complex movements their sports require. With the right power training, fitness competitors can improve their tennis serve, golf swing, running speed, volleyball spike, soccer performance, basketball vertical jump, and so on. First, you need to understand the fundamentals of neuromuscular power…
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle Actions to Reduce and Manage Stress
We all experience stress at different points of our careers and personal lives, and it’s not necessarily always a bad thing. Positive stress may help build resilience and confidence. Moderate levels of stress may even boost our problem-solving skills and motivate us to work harder. Even though some measures of stress may be healthy, we…
Read MoreVacation Is Good For The Heart
A new medical study from Syracuse University led by Bryce Hruska and Brooks Gump revealed the tangible heart-protective effects of going on vacation. We all “feel” the benefits of vacation, but are yet to fully understand the underlying mechanisms behind the health benefits. To assess the health of the participants the researchers monitored markers for metabolic…
Read MoreManaging Stress and Anxiety During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Our bodies are designed to react to anything that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain, i.e., stress. Stress can be positive, say when it helps you complete a project at the required time, and negative when it’s out of control and lands you into a state of depression, substance abuse, etc. It’s very normal for…
Read MoreTop 5 Sugar Shockers
Surprising foods you never knew were loaded with sugar When it comes to sweet treats like doughnuts, cakes, and cookies, it’s pretty obvious that they’re loaded with sugar. But what about the not-so-obvious foods? Health professionals agree that we need to use more discretion when consuming certain foods. Reading nutrition labels, checking ingredients and doing,…
Read MoreHow Effective Are Natural Beauty Products to Your Skin?
I remember my first day of high school when my mother walked me into the bathroom and told me to take off all my makeup. I protested but she was insistent. Thirty minutes later, I walked out of the bathroom with a bare face and my skin felt so smooth and fresh. Women spend a…
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