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General Health Investing in a healthy lifestyle not only gives you a better quality of life but saves you money in the long run. According to a study by The National Bureau of Economic Research, healthy people accumulate more wealth over time and earn more money. Why work all these years only to retire and not be...
General Health, Diversity and Health Last year we touched on how racism affects African American health, but there are notable health disparities between African Americans and the rest of the population. According to the CDC, younger African Americans live with or die of many conditions typically found in white Americans at older ages. There are many other compelling statistics of...
Nutrition 6 Clever Ways to Drink More Water We already know why you need to drink more water, but for some, it may be easier said than done. You might have the best intentions to increase your water intake but fall short every time. Whatever your reasons are, here are 6 clever ways to drink more water Small doses People set a goal to get 3 L of water a day, which is roughly one gallon. If the gallon is intimidating to you, break it up into smaller portions. Take the gallon and pour it into a smaller cup. Each time......
Fitness Metabolism is a mystery to some when trying to set weight goals. Everyone has a metabolism, and it is an essential process for your body to produce the energy it needs to function. What you eat and drink is the fuel the body uses to produce energy, so it is important to be mindful of...
Food, Nutrition Starting a better lifestyle through nutrition is hard. You try your best to pick the right foods, but then your cravings hit. Boom! You devoured ten pieces of chocolate, and your diet is ruined, right? Wrong. Sometimes when your body craves junk food, it is telling you it is missing something. When you know what...
General Health Exercise is Medicine Exercise is generally used as a tool for weight loss, but it is so much more than that. According to healthypeople.gov, only 24.1% of adults are achieving the federally recommended guidelines for aerobics and strength training. That means the vast majority of people are not moving regularly, but here is why your...
Fitness Why You Need To Stretch Do you have tunnel vision when you’re exercising and just do your workout, and rush home? There may be a reason for you to slow down and focus on stretching pre and post-workout. The importance of stretching is often overlooked. Having flexibility is an important component of health and fitness....
General Health With the threat of the coronavirus in full swing, there are many things you can do to keep your immunity levels high. According to the CDC, the best way to prevent illnesses like this virus is to avoid exposure. I have outlined what the World Health Organization and the CDC recommend here, but there is...
Nutrition, Food “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” Hippocrates, a prominent figure in the history of medicine, was referring to a concept we have gotten away from. More than ever, people are suffering from preventative, chronic conditions related to poor diet and lack of exercise, and we need to get back to the...
General Health, News As we continue to hear many reports of the Coronavirus outbreak that is affecting the world, we are now hearing of the cases touching US soil. With this daunting news, it is easy to turn on the television and listen to confusing reports on what you can do to protect yourself from Coronavirus. Here are...
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