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by Armin Brott In case you hadn’t noticed, men have a pretty lackadaisical attitude toward their health—an attitude that contributes to the fact that they’re more likely than women to die of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. And the situation is getting worse, with women outliving men by about 5 years.Sounds pretty grim, doesn’t it? Well, it doesn’t have to be. The reality is that millions of premature deaths are... 5/29/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Alex Cordier The long-raging debate about whether diet trumps fitness has inspired innumerable theories and conclusions from experts and amateur health enthusiasts alike. “Abs are made in the kitchen,” resounds the familiar aphorism – but just how important is what we put into our bodies compared to what we do with them in terms of a daily exercise routine?Our muscles are composed of protein (25%, to be exact),... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of female infertility, and yet up until recently, its cause has remained a mystery. A research team in France has identified the role hormonal imbalances experienced in the womb may play in PCOS-related hormonal imbalances found in adults. Even more exciting, a potential cure could be on the way.A Complicated ConditionPCOS affects roughly 1 in 5... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Brittany Watkins Those intense food cravings, that trigger overeating when you’re stressed, that late night emptiness you try to fill with sweets… they are all caused by “weight loss blockers.”Take this quiz to see how to get rid of food cravings.Your weight loss blockers have a terrible power over you. They make it almost impossible to stick to any diet. Even diets that work for other people will fail you. Or if you... 5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that cancer rates could rise by 57% over the next 20 years, if more effort isn’t put into cancer prevention. Released by the WHO, the World Cancer Report is published once every 5 years by a special committee composed of nearly 250 scientists from over 40 countries.The most recent report predicted new cancer diagnoses will skyrocket due to growing elderly populations.... 5/21/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Kenny Gabriel How many times do you sit in the office looking at your computer, wishing you were at the gym or outside doing something active? You just want to exercise a little bit more, but you work a lot and you don’t feel like sacrificing the time you spend with your family for exercise.Anyone who has tried to keep up with the routine of going to work, staying healthy and exercising regularly has probably told... 5/20/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Daphne Goh If you have to go on a gluten free diet due to medical reasons like celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, or voluntarily opt to eliminate gluten from your diet, you will be delightfully amazed with what different types of Asian cuisines can motivate you to alter the staple foods in your diet regime. Making you more knowledgeable about the new, unusual, nutritious and delicious ingredients that you... 5/20/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor As millions of us know, there is an epidemic of autoimmune and other chronic diseases, particularly in the Western world.The long list of symptoms is alarming and can cause anyone who’s dealing with them to feel alone, anxious, and helpless. It can be devastating to deal with symptoms such as:FatigueDepressionPainInflammationSkin issuesWeight gain/lossHair lossDizzinessMemory lossThese devastating... 5/17/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Jessica Gammell-Bennett I just got my first speeding ticket in two years. For me, that’s a victory. I have ADD. Medication doesn’t work for me. After a lifetime of struggling to pay attention, I developed a system that enabled me to function as a wife, mom, healer, teacher, and writer without so much as a missed appointment. But I slipped. I gave up my runs, blaming the short days and dreary weather.I hadn’t done Reiki in... 5/14/2018 7:00:00 AM
by Julie Rosenberg In our modern world, we are tethered 24/7 to our cell phones and laptops, so we don’t leave our work behind when we leave the office. Even airplanes—which had been that last bastion of disconnectivity—now have inflight Wi-Fi, so those emails that would have once been left unanswered for a few blessed hours beg for our attention during an entire flight.Some fliers believe it is essential to open our... 5/14/2018 7:00:00 AM
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