Living a healthy lifestyle may mean something different from one person to the next. For some, health is defined by living a disease-free life. For others, healthy is being able to play with grandchildren or perhaps adhering to a weekly exercise schedule. Though the definition of healthy may differ between people, living a healthy lifestyle […]
Living a healthier life might seem like a tall order — the nutrition, the exercise, the inner happiness! But having some friendly advice at your disposal, whenever and wherever you need it, makes it easier and more fun. With just a click, these awesome blogs filled with tips, tricks, and personal stories will inspire you […]
I’ve spent over a decade studying the areas in the world where people live longer and healthier lives than anywhere else on the planet. These “Blue Zone” regions are incredible because the people there live not only longer, but better. Besides having a large percentage of people that live to 100, the aging population also […]
My obsession with podcasts started about five years ago, and has been growing ever since. Podcasts are such a great way to learn, open your mind and expand your knowledge in a passive way. I listen to podcasts while I drive, walk, workout, meal plan and meal prep. They are the perfect tool for staying […]
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Planning a daily menu isn’t difficult as long as each meal and snack has some protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and a little bit of fat. Here’s what you need to know about each meal: Eating breakfast will help you start your day with plenty of energy. Don’t ruin your breakfast with high-fat and high-calorie foods. Choose some protein and fiber for […]
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time for raising awareness of how frequently birth defects occur and what can be done to help prevent them. This year, the theme is “Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects – Make a PACT for Prevention.” In this article, Medical News Today will explore precisely how […]
This note is to kick off a resumed set of chronicles in the “Our Towns” series, after time away for a long Atlantic project on the origins of this era’s public-health and economic disaster. The results of that project are here: “Three Weeks That Changed Everything.” If you’re wondering, the three weeks I have in […]
Social isolation can negatively affect mental health, as well as physical health. Research has found that perceived social isolation and loneliness are associated with depression, cognitive decline, poor sleep quality, a weaker immune system, and potential heart problems. Here are some of the best ways to stay mentally and physically healthy during social isolation. This […]
A socioeconomic gradient has been observed in morbidity and mortality in the UK and elsewhere. 1 Mackenbach JP Stirbu I Roskam AJ et al. Socioeconomic inequalities in health in 22 European countries. , 2 Stringhini S Carmeli C Jokela M et al. Socioeconomic status and the 25 × 25 risk factors as determinants of premature […]