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by Wellness Editor It seems like even the fittest people around are trying to find ways to combat belly fat. Even people who sport washboard abs are in a never-ending battle with potential flab, and if they miss a beat in the kitchen, they soon start to see how vulnerable they are to belly fat. So, take heart, mortals. Everyone needs to mind their middle.Of course, the reasons for eliminating belly fat include fitting... 9/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor For the approximately 2.7 million people in the US who are living with atrial fibrillation (AFib), their “quivering” heart may come with serious health risks. Medication typically treats the condition, but new information may mean different treatment options. Now, information about what causes the condition and how to treat it may lead to advances in the quality of life for AFib patients. Let’s take... 9/6/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Michael Levittan When people say - “That couple’s got chemistry!” - what exactly are they talking about? Well, they “hit it off,” or they have “much in common,” or they are “bonding,” or they’re “clicking,” or they got-it-going on “romantically!” These phrases are used frequently, but when you think about it, they are surface-statements that do not explain much about the nuts and bolts of a loving relationship. We... 9/4/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Ken Ceder Would you swim in a pool of polluted water? Of course not. Not intentionally anyway. But every day, every one of us unknowingly "swims" in indoor pollution, some of it of our own making.It's called EMF and it stands for Electromagnetic Frequency. EMF radiation is all around us and it's like an ocean of indoor pollution. It is generated from computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc. What most of... 9/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Could a spoonful of honey provide relief from seasonal allergies? This alternative treatment for the symptoms of allergic rhinitis hasn’t been widely accepted by conventional medicine but research indicates it produces promising results.A natural remedy that's easy to come by, honey could be used in place of conventional medications or as additional support for those dealing with severe symptoms. Let’s... 8/31/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Ever wish you could put the kibosh on food cravings? Feel like they run away with your plans for healthy living? We do. And it may help you to know that we're not alone. Millions upon millions of people struggle with food cravings every day. And for many of us, they sideline our plans and better intentions for ourselves. Let's look at how to tackle them. Understanding Food Cravings Each of us may experience... 8/30/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Most people have heard about "identity theft" but they may not be as familiar with its less-promulgated "cousin": medical identity theft. Although less publicized, medical identity theft is not a small problem.In fact, it involves thousands of victims, over $40 billion in losses, and a variety of problems with far-reaching and monumentally serious consequences.What is Medical identity Theft?Simply... 8/29/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Cheryl Tallman The USDA provides us with advice on living healthy, including suggestions for the amount of fruit we need to eat each day. According to them, the amount of fruit you eat each day depends on 3 things: your age, your sex, and your level of physical activity. The USDA recommended daily amounts are: Children 2-3 years old - 1 cup** Children 4-8 years old - 1 to 1 1/2 cups** Girls 9-13 years old - 1 1/2... 8/28/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor When anxiety hits, we don’t have to tell our hearts to start racing or our pupils to dilate; chemical signals in our brains do all of that for us. Our “fight or flight” response might kick into gear seemingly on its own, and make us want to run away or fight the enemy — but it takes a lot to trigger so much physical change. Anxiety isn't the same as responding to a physical threat, though. Yet for... 8/27/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Growing up, your mom may have used hydrogen peroxide to clean a cut or puncture wound. The part water, part oxygen treatment oxidizes microorganisms in an effort to kill them. It is also a safe and effective sanitizer. There are 15 additional benefits of keeping peroxide in the house that will make you want to add the substance to your shopping list and keep it there.1. Kills Foot FungusFill a spray... 8/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
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