Losing weight is one of those timeless things that never seems to get out of style. Year after year, it remains to be one of the most popular new years resolutions. Weight loss has been associated with better physical health as it helps keep away issues such as high blood pressure, cardiac arrest and stroke. It also helps manage conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, improves mental health and decreases the risk of certain cancers. Aside from its health benefits, losing weight helps boost confidence since it significantly influences the way people feel about themselves. Having high self-esteem helps one…
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Coffee has become a staple in many people’s lives. This being said, it is often referred to as an indulgence or a treat we give ourselves to get through a rough day. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While coffee can feel like a luxury, there are many research-backed benefits of the beverage. The following will take a look at just a few of the many health benefits of drinking coffee. Boosts Energy Levels Let’s get the most obvious benefit out of the way first. This is the reason most folks started drinking coffee in the first place. Coffee…
Moving to another country is an exciting experience. You will learn about new cultures, meet new people and try new things. However, the organization involved in moving to a different country is immense and can be overwhelming. It should be done with meticulous attention to detail. The better your preparation and organizational process, the smoother your move will be. To give you a head start, here are 5 ways to prepare for a move overseas. Financing Your Move The financial cost of moving to somewhere close at hand can be huge, so imagine how much it will set you back…
If you’re looking for advice to shed some pounds, you might have come across a lot of blog posts and videos that might claim to help you lose weight in “less than a week,” often advertising harmful weight-loss supplements. While such claims are often unrealistic (and untrue), there are ways to lose weight gradually over time. Some of the advice is pretty straightforward: avoid sugary, processed, and fried foods that aren’t good for your weight and overall health. While skipping meals isn’t recommended, using a smaller portion size can also help you in your weight loss journey. The best way…
Taking out adequate health insurance is highly important, but that doesn’t mean it is easy. With coverage, expenses, and pretty much everything varying depending on your insurance provider and specific plan, just figuring out which plan to go for can be a battle. Here are just a few of the things you should be considering when purchasing health insurance. What’s Covered There’s no point in spending a lot of money on healthcare insurance annually if it does not provide sufficient cover for what you need. As a result, the first thing you need to check is the breadth of the…
Chicken is popular all over the world since it’s one of the most versatile types of meat on the market. In the US alone, the industry produced about 44 billion pounds of meat in 2019, and the numbers are expected to increase since more people are interested in a healthy lifestyle. But is poultry really the answer when you’re looking to improve your diet and get in shape? As it turns out, besides being one of the less fatty meats out there (one 3-ounce serving has 122 calories and only 3g of fat), chicken also has plenty of benefits for…
It might be difficult for persons who suffer from obesity or are overweight to imagine themselves as anything other than fat. This is especially true for people who have struggled with their weight throughout their lives. It can be challenging to break unhealthy behaviors when a lighter, better lifestyle appears to be unattainable. Unfortunately, this inability to think positively about the future can sabotage weight loss efforts by creating a sense of despair and prompting people to revert to bad eating habits. When trying to reduce weight, it’s a good idea to create a mental image of how you want…
Rehabilitation treatments have two types of care: inpatient and outpatient. Their difference lies with their stay in the assigned facility. Inpatient rehabilitation requires the patient to remain within the facility while undergoing treatment, while outpatient rehabilitation does not. While inpatient care has its perks, being in outpatient rehabilitation is just as, if not more, advantageous. Receiving care outside of a facility minimizes expenses as you are not paying for the facility and its equipment. Another advantage is that patients get to recover in the comfort of their own homes surrounded by family and loved ones. Individuals also get to manage…
Individual herbs may have several active ingredients that enhance each other’s effects. Other herbs maybe added in a blend that increases the absorption, transport, and effectiveness of the main herb. Preparing herbs from extracts insures the standardization of the level of the active ingredients, as the ingredients in the plants themselves can vary according to soil conditions, climate, when the plant is harvested, and the method of preparation (the word standardized should be on any herbal product). Stick with brand-name herbal products made in the U.S., where qualitative standards are higher than in other countries. Care should be taken when…
Testosterone refers to an androgen hormone that enhances the development of features associated with masculinity. Made by the testicles, testosterone leads to muscle development, increased libido, and assertiveness. Notably, testosterone levels peak during adulthood and gradually decline by age. Testosterone levels decline in males aged 40 causing low or energy, poor sex drive, and enlarged belly fat. Fortunately, testosterone boosters can improve testosterone production. Roles of Testosterone Testosterone enables a male’s body to develop deeper voices and assertiveness including dominance and aggression. Additionally, the hormone improves sexual drive and fat distribution leading to weight loss. Testosterone fosters red blood cell…
A gluten-free diet is slowly becoming more popular, both because of people with gluten intolerance taking additional care as well as those who believe that it carries certain health benefits along with it. The main benefits are – the help with weight loss, energy boosting and reducing chronic inflammation. Here you can find some information on what you should eat on gluten-free diet and what products you should avoid. It is very important to understand what gluten-free diet exactly is and follow it correctly. Whatever your reason might be, there are some essentials that you have to know in order…
So many events in life can cause us to age prematurely. The stress that our daily lives take us through, as we go from home to the office, and then getting the kids, preparing dinner… a never-ending race, since there is no finish line, as we start again the next day. Thankfully, by eating certain foods, we can help to reduce the aging process. Here are some vegetables and fruits you should eat regularly, to help you stay young and healthy. A Little Help from Supplements Before we go into specific foods to add to your diet, let’s mention that…
Work-life balance is tough for everyone, but especially those who are studying to become healthcare workers. As a student nurse, you most likely find your schedule filled to the brim with classes, study sessions, and work experience, making it tricky to make the time for socializing and non-nursing related hobbies. It is crucial that you do, though, as you could end up burning out if you don’t pull yourself away from studying or work from time to time. So, whether you are a qualified nurse studying for an advanced degree or you’re a newbie in nursing school, here is how…
When it comes to modern hygiene, mouthwash is essential for oral health. However, it can be challenging to decide which products are the best for your mouth and wallet. To make matters worse, health experts are in a constant debate on whether or not commercially bought mouthwash is even good for our gums and teeth or effective enough to ward off gingivitis. Let’s take a look at what products cause more harm than good, whether or not mouthwash works as it should, and if it’s wise to give up commercial brands for natural alternatives. The Origins of Mouthwash Humans have…
Physical activity has several benefits associated with it – improved mental well-being, stronger bones and muscles and uplifting your overall mood, not to mention reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. While following a training regime and eating a balanced meal pre-workout will help you optimise your performance, ensuring you fuel your body with the right food post-workout is just as important. Before diving into food suggestions, it’s important to understand how food supports your training and how the body is affected by physical activity. Our muscles use up their energy stores for fuel during physical activity, triggering the breakdown…
For centuries, the berries from the hawthorn plant have been used in natural medicine to treat heart problems such as irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure. However, now it has been discovered that the leaves and flowers of the plant can also be used. Hundreds of studies have been done on this plant’s ability to improve the lives of heart failure patients but here are some other benefits to taking hawthorn as a dietary supplement on a regular basis. Heart-Related Conditions As mentioned in the introduction, hawthorn has been most commonly used to improve heart health…
When you choose a food to eat, do you read the label first? If you’re like many people, you might glance at the servings per package, total number of calories, or added sugar, but ultimately, most of us choose to eat the foods we like. For individuals with diabetes, however, every meal or snack requires careful calculation to ensure their blood sugar remains stable, and one tool commonly used in this process is the glycemic index. The Glycemic Index: A History The concepts underlying the glycemic index were first introduced by a group of researchers in the pages of The…
Approximately 13% of the global population is obese, while 39% of adults are overweight. This has staggering financial and social costs. The annual global health cost of illnesses associated with obesity is $990 billion. Metabolism booster pills have proven effective for people struggling to lose weight. What is metabolism? Metabolism is a chemical process that converts carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into energy. If you wish to lose excess weight, you need to increase your metabolic rate. While some people have a fast metabolic rate, overweight and obese people tend to have a slower metabolic rate. If you want to lose…
As of April 19th, there are plans in place to make COVID-19 vaccination available to anyone (16 or older), anywhere in the United States. (1) There are many ways to access a COVID-19 vaccine, from mass vaccination sites to private practices. Alternatively, you may be more comfortable going directly to a doctor’s office—in which case you should make sure to establish care with a primary care physician. Regardless of how or where you get the vaccine, your next question is likely regarding which vaccine you should get. In this article, you’ll learn about each of the three vaccines currently being…
Everybody sweats, and yet while some people seem to breeze through life without this ever being an issue, others are afflicted with an excess of sweat that can be embarrassing and inconvenient in equal measure. Thankfully there are quite a few strategies you can use to combat unwanted sweatiness, so here are a handful of the top options which are both straightforward and virtually guaranteed to get good results in most cases. Use an antiperspirant designed to help with hyperhidrosis Your first port of call should be to seek out products designed to prevent you sweating altogether, and while you…
All inpatient treatment centers offer a slightly different experience, but the care they provide is similar in many ways. Inpatient eating disorder treatment provides the highest level of care outside of a hospital setting, for example, and many use standard inpatient eating disorder treatment. There are many important differences, though. Some inpatient eating disorder treatment centers provide gentle, personalized treatment under the care of doctors, psychiatrists, nutritionists, and counselors. Others may not provide that level of care. About 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States have eating disorders. If you are female, you may benefit from…
Pregnancy brings new demands and changes to a person’s body – it’s necessary to get the right amount of caloric intake, vitamins, and minerals to remain healthy and ensure the fetus is developing.Many eating disorders bring nutritional imbalances and lack of adequate caloric intake, causing a number of health problems to arise. During pregnancy, this can have a powerful effect on both the mother and the fetus. Because of the precariousness of pregnancy, it is even more important that expecting women who have eating disorders seek support from a professional eating disorder treatment center. During a pregnancy, without eating disorder…
While car accidents are leading causes of personal injury worldwide, one of the more severe injuries sustained from road collisions is brain injuries. Unfortunately, the severity of brain injuries can leave road collisions victims in life-long recovery, with full recovery often out of reach. Because of this, you should pay attention to your brain injury treatment and recovery. This could mean working with an experienced neurologist in your area to make the healing process as manageable as possible. Given their experience and expertise, they assess, quantify, and treat your injury correctly. They provide a proper treatment plan to speed up…
Buying a mobility scooter is often considered a long-term investment because of the amount of money that goes into it. Whereas many people get it because of medical reasons, it can still be used to get from one point to another. Your choice of a scooter will be based on several aspects. Knowing what you need to keep in mind will come in handy as you make your choice. These are some of the factors you need to consider when buying a mobility scooter. The Class and Size One of the crucial things you need to consider when getting a…
OTC or Over-The-Counter medicines are those types of medicines that all of us can purchase without a prescription from your doctor. And most of the time, these medicines are typically found in our first aid kits and medicine cupboards. But how well do you know about OTC medicines? How well are you acquainted with its benefits, side effects, and even risks? Clinical trials at Power provide a scientific basis for advising and treating patients. That came surprisingly, right? The fact is that there’s a lot of things that you should know about OTC medicines and you must know about them…
Le-Vel’s DFT technology has a lot of people talking, but when they mention the “Thrive Patch,” they’re actually getting it wrong. If you know anything about Le-Vel Thrive, you probably know about their unique adhesive foam. Le-Vel Thrive — one of the fastest growing health-and-wellness movements in the world — has gained some serious attention thanks not only to its unprecedented sales growth and enthusiastic 10-million-plus following, but also because of its one-of-a-kind formula delivery system. Le-Vel Thrive Derma Fusion Technology (DFT) takes health and weight management further than is possible with traditional supplements. And it’s got a lot of…
Yoga is not a sport, and it never will be. Yes, many forms of Yoga involve physical exertion, sometimes heavy, sometimes less strenuous, but it is not a sport. Partly because there is no competition element in Yoga. You cannot win. The attitude of your neighbor next to you on the mat may look nicer, but that doesn’t mean it has more effect. Because there are many other things that play a role during the practice of Yoga, which you cannot immediately perceive. Think of: The respiration. Your thoughts. Your energy. Your consciousness. Precisely for these reasons it is nice…
Today, anything that promises quick results will sell right away as long as it works effectively. If you have been struggling with weight loss, you know you can give anything to make the journey bearable. Fat burners can come to the rescue if you get the right ones and you couple them with a good diet and exercise. However, how do the pills work to enable you to lose weight fast? Here is some valuable information on how they work and much more so that you are fully aware of the pros and cons to using the product. How Fat…
How does a personal trainer differ from a person on duty? When a person comes to work out in a new fitness club, it is difficult for him to assess the coaching staff and choose an attentive and professional instructor for personal training. The most important thing that newcomers to a fitness club need to remember is that it is not recommended for beginners to work out on their own in the gym! All this is possible only within the framework of personal training, so it is very important, at least at the beginning of classes, to train under the…
If your doctor has prescribed you antidepressants, but you are worried about them leading to you gaining weight, one of the worst things you can do is just decide not to take the medications. I understand that your physical appearance is probably important to you, but the truth is that your mental health should be just as, if not even more, important. That’s why refusing to take the medications that your doctor prescribes is never a good option. Since you probably already understand why that’s not such a great idea, I suppose that you have another question on your mind.…