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Weight loss is a struggle that everyone can relate to. While it is important to maintain body positivity, managing one’s weight is important from a health perspective. Others may not have any problems maintaining a healthy weight, but there are many out there who have had to struggle with body issues all their life. Chineye
Aside from the overflowing joy and happiness, owning an animal comes with a string of health benefits as well. Recent studies show that being around an animal companion helps in reducing one’s stress levels, regulating blood pressure, preventing stroke, and even improving mental health. However, despite these tempting advantages, some people are still hesitant of
If there is one gift that technology blessed the human race with, it is the invention of smartphones and social media. There is something enthralling about feeling connected with every one you know and being updated in their life. In fact, recent statistics show that an American teenager spend an average of 9 hours on
Body Positivity movement is all about feeling confident in one’s own body. It is about loving your body no matter what size you are. It is feeling beautiful regardless of the opinion of others. While it is important to love yourself, still, the fact that you need to keep a healthy mind and body should
Believe it or not, the thin green plant which is commonly known as ladies’ fingers or Okra, is highly beneficial to your health. Hiding inside the simple herb is a powerful natural remedy against today’s deadly diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and even fatigue! This powerful flowering plant belongs to the same plant family
Foot reflexology has existed in China and Egypt since the earliest civilization. Since its introduction in America in the year 1913 by William H. Fitzgerald, Foot reflexology focuses on targeting specific reflex points on the foot. It is believed that applying pressure to certain parts of the foot promotes good blood flow, boosts the immune
It is no secret that Japan, also known as The Land of The Rising Sun, is home to people living life to the fullest and the longest! More than a quarter of Japan’s citizens are people aged 65-years-old and above. In fact, even the oldest living married couple in the world can be found in
More than being a condiment, salt is a mineral that our body needs to stay healthy. Our body needs a healthy dose of salt daily because we need sodium to regulate our kidneys, to control our fluid balance, to send nerve impulses, and to optimize muscle functions. However, everything that is too much is harmful
Many people are confused about the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s. According to Health professionals, Dementia is the general term which describes a range of progressive neurological disorders affecting the brain. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of Dementia caused by plaques and tangles formation in the brain. According to
Did you know that 610,000 people in the USA succumb to cardiovascular diseases every year? Staggering number, right? According to Health statistics, heart disease is still the leading cause of mortality in both men and women. While 735,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year. How do we make sure that our hard-working muscle,
Is Mediterranean food healthy? The Mediterranean diet is a nutrition that is composed of eating vegetables, using olive oil, and consuming just the right amount of protein your body needs. It is very popular for the array of benefits it brings to our physical health, such as: preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, and
People have been drinking red wine since 6000 B.C. Although the red wine has been around for ages, still a lot of people are not aware of the benefits it gives to our health. Since red wine is made by crushing and fermenting dark-colored whole grapes, it is a rich source of antioxidants and polyphenol