Category Archives: General Health

Boosting immunity in times of a health crisis could mean the difference between life and death. And one of the best ways to boost immunity is through exercise. According to a new study from the University of Bath in the UK, keeping up with regular, daily exercise can play an important role in helping to ...click here to read more

You might be seeing images of people walking through the streets in face masks. The U.S. government is weighing the potential of recommending them, while Canadian experts have said most people should not bother with them. With unclear messaging, what should you be doing? If you’re at high-risk for complications from COVID-19 due to a ...click here to read more

With experts suggesting “panic buying” has peaked, a trip to the grocery store remains nowhere near normal. If you’re running out of food and supplies, it’s a good idea to be prepared to encounter a new shopping experience. For those of you with chronic health conditions that could increase your risk for COVID-19, like being ...click here to read more

If you have to venture to the grocery store or are scrolling online to fill a cart, you may find a lack of pantry staples like pasta, kidney beans, and oats. But there is one product that might be in heavy supply: chickpeas. Chickpeas are certainly not featured in the North American diet. But these ...click here to read more

Chronic inflammation puts you at risk. At risk for what? It puts you at risk for heart disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and more. It can even put you at risk for the coronavirus. How? By exposing your immune system. Inflammation is a sign of immune-system engagement, where two things are happening. One is that ...click here to read more

What does your picture of a healthy person look like? Are they slim, ordo they appear to be of “normal” weight? Probably. And now do the same for an unhealthy one. I’d imagine you’re seeing somebody overweight. You might think that given their weight, they may have a heart condition, diabetes, or metabolic problems. There’s ...click here to read more

Most people know that a high salt diet can lead to high blood pressure, but new research shows that it can also harm the immune system. The study, which involved feeding mice a high salt diet, found that immune deficiencies were linked to the high levels of salt intake. The study was led by the ...click here to read more

If the goal is heart health, blood sugar control, or management for seemingly countless conditions, what’s the universal answer? Say it with me: Eat more plant-based foods. But does a plant-based diet necessarily mean you’re going to experience a drop in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and improve your heart health? Not exactly, says a ...click here to read more

If you’re used to hitting the gym a few times per week for a workout, you might be feeling a little cooped up. Even worse, you might be starting to feel weak. For the last two weeks most, people have stayed away from the gym—whether from their reservations about working out during the coronavirus outbreak ...click here to read more

Eat more whole grains is one of the most common pieces of nutritional advice. Whole grains are high in fiber and other nutrients that are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and more. But do you know how to buy a whole grain item? Does “multigrain” mean whole grain? And ...click here to read more

If you’re undergoing hormone reduction therapy to treat your prostate, a new study is showing exercise can aid recovery and limit side effects. Androgen suppression therapy, or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is a common treatment used to limit androgen production and stymie the spread of compromised prostate cells. But the treatment comes along with a ...click here to read more

There is a lot to think about these days when it comes to your health. Common flu symptoms, for example, could indicate a COVID-19 infection. But it could also be a result of your new diet. In the past few years, countless people from all age groups have flocked to a keto diet. It’s popular ...click here to read more

So, you’re eating what you should be: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and more. But there’s one problem: it hurts. Health foods are considered “healthy” because they are nutrient-dense. They provide the body with everything it needs to function properly, prevent inflammation, and maintain cell health. Even though food might be “healthy” and promote better heart ...click here to read more

Is it just me, or do winters get longer with age? Today’s been the first in a while that I’ve got outside without a heavy coat—or any coat at all—and to be honest, it felt a little weird. Sad, I know. Winter can suck the energy right out of a person. The dark short days ...click here to read more