Seeking medical advice online From tackling a new exercise regimen we spotted on Facebook, to deciding to try the Instagram keto diet, we’ve all probably consciously or subconsciously made health choices based on our social media feed. With the average person now spending over two hours a day on multiple social media platforms, it’s only...
Scary faces carved on pumpkins have become a traditional decoration for Halloween. This fruit is a type of winter squash native to North America. Although it is technically a fruit because it has seeds, it’s nutritional benefits are more similar to that of a vegetable. Pumpkin has many health benefits, but would you believe that...
On October 10, 2020, we celebrated World Mental Health Day. It is an annual celebration aimed at raising awareness about mental health and giving hope and support to people who struggle with mental health issues. And with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting everyone, it is a significant and timely reminder during this challenging time. COVID-19 doesn’t...
If you are trying to lose weight, your blood pressure is perhaps not the first thing you think about. However, as we will show in this blog post, there is a stronger connection between weight loss and blood pressure than you might think. The problem with high blood pressure It is normal for a...
Eating is our most basic need, and it might seem simple, but eating right can be especially challenging if you’re trying to lose weight. When your goal is to lose pounds without making yourself ill or causing harm to your body, then it helps to consult a nutritionist dietitian, also known as a registered dietitian...
Staying at home in the COVID-19 lockdown makes it easier for people to forget their diet. Boredom and stress eating can be tempting during this crisis, and it’s easy to drop healthy eating habits when you don’t have the luxury of time to buy the right ingredients. However, nothing is impossible if you remain committed...
It’s a no-brainer — having a healthy body contributes to a strong immune system. If you maintain an ideal weight based on your body mass, then you reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses, serious diseases, and lifelong conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately, over 42.4 percent of people in America are considered obese,...
Is dieting part of your weight loss plan? If you’re trying to lose weight by cutting on your calorie intake, you could also be cutting your nutritional intake, which may, in turn, suppress and lower your immune system defenses. With COVID-19 becoming a global threat, having a poor immune system is the last thing you...
The market is full of appetite suppressants, otherwise known as diet pills, that claim to be effective in helping you lose weight fast. These are supplements that work to curb your food cravings, limiting your food consumption. According to the National Institutes of Health, 15 percent of adults in the U.S. have taken a type...
If you missed the first part of this article, you will find it here: 5 most common reasons why New Year’s resolutions fail and 5 tips for making them work. Part 1. In our previous post, we acknowledged that sticking to New Year’s resolutions isn’t easy, because if it was quick-and-easy then everybody would do...
