Category Archives: Diets

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

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

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

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

Plant-based diets, or at least the term plant-based diets, are all the rage these days. Although the style is nothing new, the terminology may be. Vegetarianism, veganism, the Mediterranean diet, and the DASH diet, after all, are all plant-based. Many people are turning towards plant-based diets to take advantage of potential health benefits. According to ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

If you’re eating a meal or having a snack featuring ginger, you can taste it. It’s got an unmistakable sweet, sharp, and almost spicy warmth. Sometimes you may see information claiming that ginger is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and that it can help your health. Is it true, or is ginger just another ...click here to read more

You might be struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution to eat healthier because you either started with no plan or you’re trying to do too much. If you’re having trouble, there are three steps that might make things a lot easier for you. The first is to try and only eat real food. ...click here to read more

One may argue that one of the biggest health problems in America may have a relatively simple fix. The problem is fiber intake; the solution is to eat more of it. Dietary fiber serves several functions. It’s well known that it plays an essential role in good digestion by softening and providing bulk to stool ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis pain, you may want to learn how diet and exercise can help. Knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Fortunately, recent studies indicate that some simple lifestyle changes can be made to provide relief. In this blog post, we’ll look at the research ...click here to read more