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Some of us love talking with strangers, even seeking out opportunities to meet new folks. Others...well, not so much. We may worry before, during, and after the entire conversation about what the other person thinks or hone in on our own quirks, wondering how awkward we seemed or if we said the wrong thing. Those of us who don’t like to talk to strangers might even assume that our new chat partner...
9/6/2023 4:00:00 AM
How good is your lung capacity? The strength and elasticity in our lungs naturally decline with age, even in those of us who are healthy and don’t smoke. This can make breathing harder over time. And here we are in a pandemic where lung health can mean the difference between life and death. Fortunately, there are a few ways to fight back and preserve and strengthen the health of the lungs.Consume foods...
9/1/2023 4:00:00 AM
High blood pressure is no joke. Nearly one in three U.S. adults suffer from hypertension, and only about half are able to keep theirs controlled. Several factors, such as obesity, tobacco use, inactivity and high alcohol intake, can contribute to higher readings, but diet is one of the biggest offenders. Check out this yummy list of foods that might help turn the tide.Diet plays a role in blood pressure...
8/30/2023 4:00:00 AM
Cholesterol is a necessary component to good health. Your body uses it during digestion, hormone production, and proper cell function. Because high cholesterol levels in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke, dietary cholesterol has long held a bad reputation.While current government dietary guidelines still recommend eating a diet low in cholesterol, newer research suggests dietary...
8/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
Diabetes is one of those conditions that like to masquerade and hide. It's not exactly silent but it's also not one that jumps to mind because the symptoms seem unrelated to the condition itself. And as a result, many people may have it, and therefore be untreated and subject to much worse effects, and not even realize it. These symptoms are such that if a person has them, they really should seek care...
7/29/2023 4:00:00 AM
We don’t always get all the nutrients we need, with healthy Omega-3 fats often falling to the wayside in favor of more convenient options. Fish oil supplements can be a good way to fill in the gap, but quality and potency varies between sources and brands. Krill oil proponents claim they have a better product, but do they have the science to back it? Here’s what we know. Benefits of Fish Oil Many marine...
7/24/2023 4:00:00 AM
Many of us tend to think about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs as being safer than their prescription counterparts, maybe because there are no gatekeepers holding us back from using them at our discretion. In truth, over-the-counter medication is still medication and each can have serious health risks of their own but this is especially true when we combine them with other drugs. Though this list is not...
7/22/2023 4:00:00 AM
Functional Fitness is one of the latest workout buzzwords, but what is it and how can it help you meet your health goals?Designed to target the muscle groups that you need for your daily tasks, the functional fitness trend grew, in part, from a troubling phenomenon. People who had impressively “gym fit” bodies were still reporting discomfort and even injury after performing routine daily tasks. Normal...
7/18/2023 4:00:00 AM
Who doesn’t enjoy a day out at the lake to cool off from the summer heat? It can be refreshing to splash around and get silly with friends and family. Most of the time, as long as we take the proper safety precautions, we can enjoy the water with few worries.Or we could. Organisms that were once rare may surge as climate change accelerates so it behooves us all to be aware. Here’s what to watch out...
7/15/2023 4:00:00 AM
Yoga offers numerous health benefits, ranging from flexibility and weight loss to stress relief and improved energy. With thousands of yoga styles out there to choose from, how do you know which type is right for you? Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, it’s important to find a style that you enjoy practicing. But if you're new or have only ever tried one style, how can you know which of...
6/22/2023 4:00:00 AM
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