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Why is it Important to Know Your Family Medical History?
Most people are aware that the risk of various diseases can be reduced by getting sufficient exercise, eating a diet that is healthy, and refraining from smoking. But fewer people are aware that one's family history might be among the strongest of influences on the...
6 Fantastic Ways To Avoid Processed Foods
Most people know that eating less processed food is good for their health. However, it can sometimes be a bit confusing to avoid processed food and add more natural foods to your diet. The following tips will make the process a little easier. Become A Label Reader...
Improving Your Emotional Health
While the benefits of physical activity have been lauded time and time again, mental health is just as vital for wellbeing both inside and out. Being healthy emotionally is linked to lower blood pressure, lower cortisol, better sleep, more resilience and a multitude...
How to Boost Your Immune System and Stay Healthy
Cold and Flu season is still underway, and you may be wondering how you can keep yourself healthy, and avoid getting sick. For many, the winter and spring months bring on at least one dreaded head cold, or worse, the flu. However, it’s important to remember that your...
4 Natural Foods That Will Boost Your Energy
Many adults are faced with heavily packed schedules and tasks that require them to be on the go from morning to night. From work or school to running a household and taking care of a family; your “job” likely doesn’t end with a regular 9-5. With the large number of...
4 Major Health Benefits of Yoga
Fitness and physical activity are a great way to improve and maintain your general health. By engaging in physical activity, you’re giving a regular boost to your cardiovascular system, all while working towards increasing joint and muscle health. While some may...
The Importance of Organ Donation
Becoming an organ donor is much more than just an indication on your driver’s license. Organ donors are extremely important in our society as they give individuals in need the chance at a new life. According to Seattle Children’s Hospital, just one organ donor can...
Why Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health
As mental health awareness increases in our current society, it’s no secret that up until recently, mental health was viewed as a completely separate entity from physical health. However, many recent studies now confirm the two are much more related than we may have...
Quick and Easy Ways to Reduce Stress
As adults, it’s fair to say that stress is pretty unavoidable. Between daily tasks like work, school, family, running a household, finances, and maintaining a social life, you may feel that your stress level is only increasing as time goes on; and with the holidays...
How Does a High Sodium Diet Affect Your Health?
When checking an ingredient label, you generally pay close attention to ingredients such as added sugars and sodium content; two ingredients that are harmless in moderation but with too much, can contribute to multiple health risks. If you’re aware of the items...