Investing in a blood pressure monitor for home use? For many patients with hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or other chronic illnesses, monitoring blood pressure at home is often recommended by the doctor (pregnant women as well). Not only does self-monitoring empower patients to take control of their health, but it provides a window into day to day … [Read more...]
Sleeping In A Cold Room May Be The Secret To Losing Weight And Living Longer
Sleep is a fundamental human need, so there’s no arguing that it is important. However, many factors can lead to sleeplessness - work, diet, environment, stress, etc. In order for us to get a good amount of sleep, we have to address these factors. image/shutterstock The room temperature is the crucial factor that affects how fast, comfortable, and deep we fall asleep. … [Read more...]
Keeping Track Of Health And Fitness Goals
When we make the decision to live healthier lives, many of the benefits cannot be measured by any scale or device. These are things like still having energy to play with the kids at the end of the day or taking up another notch on your belt. But some form of measurable progress is usually a good thing for long term motivation. It turns out that some of the devices we’ve used … [Read more...]
Banana Lovers! Check these 15 Shocking Facts
Did you know that the Latin name for banana is musa sapientum, which means “fruit of the wise men”? Did you know that bananas are technically berries and they float in water? How about that all bananas are naturally slightly radioactive because of their potassium content (no worries, the levels are not harmful)? Stay with us as we reveal 15 health benefits and some other … [Read more...]
What You Didn’t Know About Supplements and Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus can be a persistent and distressing problem. Usually developed by fungi known as dermatophytes, this condition can become painful when not treated immediately. It causes the affected nail to become thick, crusty, distorted, and discolored. In severe cases, the nail may detach from the nail bed. If you have yellow discolored nails, chances are you develop a … [Read more...]
23 Foods Under 100 Calories (infographic)
Alas, zero-calorie donuts haven’t been invented yet, however, that does not mean there are no low-calorie tasty foods that are suitable for those on a strict diet. Check the following infographic to find fun foods, all less than 100 calories. Choosing the right low calorie foods will help you burn fat rather than accumulate it. To start you off, we have an infographic of 23 … [Read more...]
5 Common Causes of Hand Pain
Noticing that nagging pain when you move your hand a certain way? Having trouble sleeping at night because of wrist and hand pain? Chances are your hand pain could be because of one of these common causes: Arthritis Dealing with arthritis pain? You’re not alone. Roughly 1 in 5 people over the age of 18 in the U.S. live with doctor diagnosed arthritis according to the … [Read more...]
7 Reasons You Should Consume Prebiotics on a Daily Basis
Let’s get one thing straight. We are not talking about probiotic foods. We are talking about prebiotics. What is the difference? Well, probiotics are good bacteria, while prebiotics are carbs. Prebiotics cannot be digested by the human body. They serve as food for probiotics. In other words, without prebiotics, you cannot get probiotics. When you do not consume prebiotics on a … [Read more...]
Diabetes Type 1 Vs Type 2
According to the American Diabetes Association, an incredible 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Furthermore, a stunning 86 million people in the United States with prediabetes are expected to develop Type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives. While a significant problem, diabetes isn’t unique to the United States alone. It’s a global issue, … [Read more...]
Meat and Cancer – Conclusions from the WHO Report (infographic)
Ever since the WHO report on the connection between meat and cancer was published in 2015, you’ve probably seen numerous articles about processed meat being classified as a ‘definite’ cause of cancer and red meat as a ‘probable’ cause. The evidence of a link between certain types of meat and some forms of cancer –bowel cancer, for example – has been building for decades, and … [Read more...]
