Both depression and anxiety are far more common than you think. Everyone feels down or anxious from time to time, but when these feelings become predominant or are overwhelming, there is definitely cause for concern. These negative emotions can start controlling your life, which can often be debilitating. Sadly, prescription ...
Home can be a dangerous place. In 2018, an estimated 125,300 preventable injury-related deaths occurred in homes and communities. That was about 75 percent of the preventable injury-related deaths that year, according to the National Safety Council. An additional 37.6 million people suffered non-fatal medically consulted injuries, meaning they had ...
A little over a decade ago, most of us hadn’t heard of gluten. But then it seemed that the market exploded with gluten-free foods and books on gluten-free diets. Today, many of us remain confused about gluten. Is it bad for you? Or bad only for some people? And if ...
Push-ups are often considered the ideal exercise for building both upper body and core strength. When done properly, push-ups are a compound exercise that engages muscles in the arms, shoulders, chest, back, hips, core, and legs. Unfortunately, many people find push-ups intimidating, especially given the amount of upper body strength ...
Resistant mini bands are incredibly impactful and versatile. This lightweight piece of equipment makes it easy to target specific muscle groups. They can also improve the quality of your exercises by increasing your focus and control and engaging your stabilizing muscles for even greater benefits. Mini bands come in an ...
Springtime is the best time to lose weight and get healthy. As the temperature warms, you’re typically not as hungry because your appetite naturally decreases as your body works to cool down. Your mood is likely to be brighter when there’s more sunshine, too. That limits cravings for comfort food ...
These days, most people understand the negative impact that high blood pressure can have on their health. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for a cardiovascular event (heart attack or stroke) as it damages arteries that can become blocked and prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. Normal ...
Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years, as most people consider the practice to be safe and gentle enough for anyone to do. While this is true, it is incredibly important to use the correct form in each posture so that you can avoid injuries and gain the most ...
In the early 2000s, green tea was pretty rare in the United States. Then, as people began to become more interested in being as healthy as they could be, green tea became the go-to beverage. The World Green Tea Association states that about 600,000 tons of green tea are consumed ...
Having good balance and stability is an integral part of safety as you age. In fact, did you know that falling is the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide? Even more concerning, over 60% of those falls occur inside the home, where you should feel the safest ...
