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Is The Body Positivity Movement A Good Thing
Body positivity refers to the assertion that all people can and should have a positive body image. This thought is regardless of how...

Heather
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Supersize Or Not: Is It Really That Much More Unhealthy?
Here we sit with our car idling, in the drive-up line at our favorite fast-food restaurant. Do we want to upsize our order for just...

Heather
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Is BMI Really An Accurate Measure Of Our Health
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical formula, first devised in the 1830’s, that divides a person's weight by the square of their...

Heather
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Surprising Effects Nicotine Has Even In Small Amounts
Nicotine comes from the Nicotiana species, which are tobacco plants and part of the nightshade family. Keep that reference in mind,...

Heather
Aug 23, 20243 min read


5 Foods To Help You Build Muscle Mass (Not Protein Shakes)
Building lean muscle and getting in shape is a combination of exercise and nutrition. Too many people get caught up in the process of...

Heather
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Understanding The Role Of Exercise In The Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are common. Not everyone has a chronic or diagnosed condition. Still, many people do experience occasional anxiety,...

Heather
Aug 9, 20242 min read


4 Reasons To Avoid Eating Late
For the most part, people eat when it is convenient; unpredictable schedules and packed family calendars can make consistent mealtimes...

Heather
Aug 7, 20243 min read


5 Flowers With Eye-Opening Health Benefits
Fruits and vegetables get tons of love for healthy living, but they’re not the only healthy ingredients in your garden-to-table cookbook....

Heather
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Clues That Heartburn May Indicate Something Else
It is very likely, all of us have experienced some form of heartburn in our lives. We ate something that didn’t agree with us. We ate too...

Heather
Jul 31, 20242 min read


What Is Carrot Seed Oil And What Are The Benefits?
Carrot seed oil is an essential oil that comes from the seeds of the wild carrot plant, or Daucus carota. This European plant is also...

Heather
Jul 26, 20243 min read


Are Fruit Juices Healthier Than Soda?
If you're like most people, fruit juice is a staple at your home. Juice is usually considered a healthy beverage, especially when...

Heather
Jul 24, 20243 min read


5 Ways To Increase The Nutritional Power Of Your Salad
Salad is a popular appetizer or meal. Studies suggest the average person consumes between 12 and 13 pounds of lettuce annually. While it...

Heather
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Habits That Might Lower Risk Of Dementia
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a...

Heather
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Long-term Effects of Steroid Medications
Steroids are a synthetic version of hormones normally produced by our adrenal glands which are 2 small glands found just above the...

Heather
May 9, 20242 min read


Should Everyone Take A Multi-Vitamin Each Day?
This is one of the questions I am asked most often. Usually this question is prefaced with, “I watch what I eat, and I think I eat pretty...

Heather
May 3, 20243 min read


The Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Jumping Rope
Jumping rope is a fun activity that many people associate with gym class and the playground. Still, while many people write the jump rope...

Heather
Apr 27, 20242 min read


How Do Psychedelics Affect The Brain
Psychedelics are substances that have powerful, and often unpredictable, hallucinogenic effects on us. The most common psychedelics are...

Heather
Apr 25, 20242 min read


5 Standing Core Exercises To Get You Off The Floor
Core exercises are challenging and often uncomfortable. Not everyone can easily get down on the floor to perform crunches or bicycle...

Heather
Apr 20, 20243 min read


The Surprising Health Benefits Of Honey
Honey is nothing exciting. It’s a substance everyone is familiar with and most people eat it on a regular basis. But could honey secretly...

Heather
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Reasons You May Become Dehydrated More Quickly Than Others
Between 60% to 80% of our body is made of water. When we’re dehydrated, we have a lack of water in our body and our body doesn’t have...

Heather
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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