Category Archives: Weight Management

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, is a condition where an abnormal increase in bacteria occurs in the small intestine. This can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, making it crucial for individuals with SIBO to manage their diet effectively. In this article, we will explore the impact of diet on managing SIBO, various ...click here to read more

Yoga is undoubtedly a popular practice worldwide and can offer many benefits. But can it make older adults stronger? A new study suggests it can. However, the data is relatively weak. The review of 33 clinical trials, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that older adults who participated in yoga programs typically gained ...click here to read more

Loneliness is a weird thing: you can feel lonely when you don’t have anyone to talk to, but you can also feel alone when people surround you, even family and friends. But one thing about loneliness that is pretty straightforward is that it can have negative health effects. It can boost the risk for coronary ...click here to read more

An upset stomach can hit for several reasons. Stress, too much food, or a slice of bad store-bought tiramisu can trigger stomach troubles. And that’s just scratching the surface. Most of the time, thankfully, the cause of an upset stomach and its symptoms, like pain, nausea, or diarrhea, are not serious and will pass relatively ...click here to read more

Have you ever been nervous heading in for your first day of work or before a party? If so, you’re certainly not alone. You’re also not alone if you’re one of the 15 million American adults who have social anxiety. While it may be normal to have the occasional butterfly in your stomach before certain ...click here to read more

Beets just don’t show up on enough plates. Perhaps it’s because people are scared of them, don’t know how to cook them, or just flat-out don’t understand them. But give beets a chance. These versatile – and delicious – root vegetables can probably do more than you think for your health. First off, beets, or ...click here to read more

Finding time for exercise in your 40s and beyond can be more challenging. Various responsibilities can get in the way, and then by the time you’ve advanced, you might be too scared to pick it back up again. But just 20 minutes of additional exercise could make a significant difference in the likelihood you find ...click here to read more

For people living with heart failure, exercise can be both a blessing and a curse—it can potentially improve quality of life but exerting oneself when suffering from such an ailment can seem daunting. However, despite being scared of physical activity due to any onset of fatigue that may occur, it turns out exercise could be ...click here to read more

There’s a lot of pressure on you. Whether it’s your job, family, or other commitments yanking you here and there, it can be easy to feel burned out. For some reason, the North American culture celebrates the idea of working long hours, hustling, and saying “yes” to everything, no matter what. But do people really ...click here to read more

What do a mattress, toothbrush, salmon, and sneakers have in common? They may all be able to help you fight against chronic inflammation – a persistent state of immune system activity that’s linked to several health problems and risks. The more healthy habits you have, the better chance you’ll have at limiting inflammation and disease ...click here to read more

Sometimes your day can be thrown off track by fear and worries that are, for the most part, in your head. Deep breathing techniques can help get you back on track and pull you back into the moment. They can help you refocus by relieving anxiety and have a calming effect. Breathing is something so ...click here to read more

There’s never a bad time to start a walking routine. It doesn’t take much time, and all you need is some comfortable and supportive shoes (or boots). Compared to the cost of a gym membership or equipment, the cost is small, and the best part may be that the schedule is extremely flexible. Walking is ...click here to read more

There is no shortage of things to zap you emotionally or physically. Family responsibilities, a draining job, financial struggles, and more can all leave you feeling burned out, exhausted, and ragged. It can make it hard to care about anything and leave you feeling like you have nothing to give. That’s called burnout, and it ...click here to read more

If you’re carrying a few extra pounds across your waistline now, it could spell trouble later. New research suggests that body fat, particularly around the waist, could up the odds for frailty. The study, published in BMJ Open, found that obese people who’ve packed on pounds around their waist are more likely to develop symptoms ...click here to read more