Last week, you got a wellness check with your doctor, which included a blood test. Now you're looking at your lab results. The total cholesterol number is in red because it's “high” according to the readout. Uh-oh. What does that mean? But wait. Your “HDL cholesterol” is in the normal ...
What is one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age? Learn something new. According to recent research, challenging your brain by taking it out of its comfort zone can help slow cognitive decline and protect you from common aging diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. ...
The Bosu ball is versatile, yet lesser-known piece of gym equipment that can be the perfect addition to your home gym and easily incorporated into your regular exercise regimen. A Bosu ball looks like a stability ball that has been cut in half, with one side inflated and a platform ...
The warmer weather is the perfect time for lighter meals, robust salads, and of course, barbeques! Amazingly, this colorful and delicious summer slaw checks off all these boxes. This light and tangy slaw is the perfect side dish for any summer meal or picnic, can be a tasty topping for ...
Eating on the go usually results in eating high-fat and high-sugar items that over time, increase your risk of overweight and obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. One of the best ways to be sure that you regularly eat healthy, wholesome meals is to plan ahead. If you’d like to develop ...
With the summer weather upon us, Mother Nature is dialing up the heat. According to Climate Central, in the past half-century, summer temperatures have risen 2.0 degrees Fahrenheit on average in the U.S., with the eight largest increases occurring in cities in Texas, Idaho, and Nevada. With the more intense ...
Apple cider vinegar has gained popularity over the past few years as a health supplement. Market research firms like Mordor Intelligence expect the global market for it to grow at a 5.4 percent rate through 2024. Online influencers and media outlets promote apple cider vinegar as a solution for a ...
The kids have been gone a while and when you look around, you realize that there is a lot of space full of stuff that you just don’t need. Is now the time to declutter? Clutter has a way of weighing on your mind even when you don't realize it ...
In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Nutritional Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years and was inspired by health organizations and consumer groups that wanted to make it easier for people to ...
Neck pain is all too common, yet it isn’t something most people think about until they are experiencing it for themselves. Almost everyone has woken up from time to time with a kink in their neck that results in decreased mobility and discomfort. Others might experience frequent neck stiffness and ...
