Have you ever gotten so sick you needed to take prescription medication? Most of us have. Commonly prescribed by doctors to reduce the symptoms associated with the flu, common colds, or viral infections, antibiotics are a range of powerful drugs that can slow down or completely halt the growth...
Although most people know it’s important to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that only 1 in 10 Americans are getting enough of these highly nutritious foods. This is due, in large part, to the prevalence...
In our fast-paced world, many people have tried different ways to increase their energy. When energy levels become depleted, many look for a quick fix to combat fatigue. However, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to increase energy. First, the unhealthy. Energy Drinks Energy drinks are the fastest-growing segment...
Many people would do just about anything to alleviate their stress and worry. This kind of desperation can lead to making rash decisions, which can have potentially dire consequences on overall health and well-being. Unhealthy Cravings When you’re stressed out, you may be tempted to use food as a...
One of our greatest resources is energy. When fatigued, we’re less powerful in our lives and don’t have the energy to do the things we need, or want, to do. Unfortunately, when we’re tired, we often do things that give us momentary energy, but end up leaving us even more...
Why You May Be Ready for a Digital Detox While technology has improved our lives in countless ways, it has also presented many unique challenges. Due to the prevalence of digital devices, people today have grown accustomed to using social media to stay connected with the world. However, overdependence on...
10 Healthy Ways to Celebrate Labor Day Traditionally, the Labor Day weekend is a much-needed break when you can spend some quality time with friends and family. Due to the assemblage and distancing guidelines necessitated by the global health crisis, Labor Day celebrations will be quite a bit different...
Attention issues remain one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated cognitive and behavioral problems today. This has given rise to many myths about attention issues and the behavioral and learning problems often associated with them. Knowing the facts about this common condition is one of the first steps...
When considering ways to improve the overall health of our brain and body, we tend to focus on getting consistent exercise, achieving restful sleep, and eating a healthy diet (accompanied with quality nutritional supplements). But what about thoughts? It’s estimated that 60,000 thoughts run through our minds each day....
Did you know that the adult brain loses an average of 85,000 neurons every day? In early childhood, the brain is very active, growing new neurons and developing new connections between synapses. Older adults have significantly less activity in the brain. As we get older, our muscles tend to...
