Health

Tips to Prevent Lung Cancer

By Carlos on November 1, 2018 Health & Wellness

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer for people in the United States and it’s more lethal than other forms of cancer. While it is not always possible to completely prevent the disease from developing, there are tips you can follow to prevent lung cancer. Don’t Smoke, or Quit if You Do As smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, accounting for 80 to 90 percent of all instances, not smoking is one of the best ways to prevent the disease. If you do smoke, you can decrease your risk by quitting smoking now. Not smoking or quitting…

How Coloring Can Combat Stress

By Carlos on August 2, 2018 Health & Wellness

Coloring is a new object of fascination among adults, it’s been discovered that it is stress relieving tool with far reaching health benefits. Coloring can also be executed on digital platforms like tablets, PC and Smartphone. Coloring generates wellness, a calming ambience and stimulates the brain’s motor skills. Dr. Carl Jung is one of the first psychologists to tout coloring’s ability to produce a calming and relaxing effect. Another psychologist, Gloria Martinez opines that coloring activates the cerebral hemispheres of the brain, most notably the vision and motor skills since the activity demands logic and creativity. The logic comes from…

Summer Tips for a Healthy Heart

By Carlos on June 29, 2018 Health & Wellness

As much fun as the warm weather can be, it’s important to know heart-healthy tips on how to thrive in the heat. Many people don’t think they need to modify their lifestyle to safely manage the heat, but paying attention to when you exercise and what you eat can make a significant difference in how well your body copes with the heat. Heart Health Challenges in the Summer Your heart has to pump harder to cool you down and make you sweat. For people with a compromised heart, this extra stress from the additional pumping can overwhelm the cardiovascular system.…

Ways to Stay Healthy After Cancer Treatment

By Carlos on June 3, 2018 Health & Wellness

Cancer takes a toll on you both physically and emotionally. Here are some ways that you can regain feeling secure and healthy during National Cancer Survivors Day. See a Therapist Therapists can deal with the aftermath of cancer and cancer treatment. They understand the security that you lose and have ways that you can begin to regain it. A therapist can also help you deal with any depression and issues with motivation that you may have. Connect with Others Many people who have cancer feel isolated from everyone else when they are sick. You may feel that other people cannot…

Reasons to Schedule a Well-Woman Visit

By Carlos on May 14, 2018 Health & Wellness

Being proactive with your health and seeing a doctor regularly are important to preventing serious medical conditions. Well-woman visits (also known as annual exams, pelvic exams, or gynecological exams) are an important part of your preventative care routine. What is a Well-Woman Visit? A well-woman visit is an exam performed by any doctor, nurse practitioner, or other provider. You often can see your regular primary care physician if you prefer, or you can schedule your well-woman visit with an ob/gyn. At a well-woman visit, the goal is prevention. Your provider will examine you physically and ask you questions about your…

Easy Ways to “Spring” Back into Shape

By Carlos on February 22, 2018 Health & Wellness

Staying in shape is no easy task, especially with other responsibilities like work, family, errands, and extra-curricular activities. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to spring back into a fitness routine or even start a brand new one. Follow the tips below and you’ll get that beach body back in no time. Food Regardless of how many hours you workout at the gym, you need to maintain a healthy diet. Eat small meals of lean protein, veggies, and whole grains throughout the day. Meal prep at the beginning of the week and divide your meals into individual portions for each day,…

Ways to be Healthier at Work

By Carlos on January 23, 2018 Health & Wellness

We spend a third of our lives at work, so attempting adapt a healthy lifestyle requires us to incorporate changes at the workplace. This might seem like an insignificant step, but it can have a big impact on your life and you may inspire your coworkers to do the same. Avoid Snacking Many people bring candy and snacks to work and leave them out on a desk or table to share with others in the workplace. It’s better to avoid these areas as much as possible to reduce the likelihood of snacking on unhealthy choices. By reducing the temptation, you’re…

Inexpensive Ways to Boost Your Immune System

By Carlos on January 16, 2018 Health & Wellness

During the winter, some people come down with the flu like clockwork every year and experience some type of chronic pain, but it does not have to be that way. When you’re sick, it just means your immune system is working overtime to keep you well and it has finally exhausted its reserves. To get healthy and stay that way, it takes an intentional approach to re-fueling your immune system. Here are some easy and affordable ways to boost your immune system so you can enjoy a happy and healthy 2018. De-stress Stress won’t just make you sick, it can…

Simple Ways to Eat Healthy for less than $10 a day

By Carlos on January 8, 2018 Food and Dining

Whether you are on your own or have a family, it’s helpful to learn some pointers on how to save money while eating healthy. Like many people, you probably have a food budget that you try to stay within. Get your food budget down to less than $10 a day with the helpful tips below, while still being able to eat healthy. Have Cheap and Convenient Foods Available Potatoes Did you know that a 5 pound bag of potatoes costs only a couple dollars in most supermarkets? Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap because of the amount of starch in…

Best Time of Year to Get the Flu Shot

By Angela on October 14, 2017 Health & Wellness

It’s that time of year again, flu season. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you get the flu shot in October or November or when the flu begins to spread in your area. Over 100 varieties of the flu have been discovered with new evolutions each year, but the first and best defense against the flu is the shot. The Flu If more people get the flu shot, fewer people will actually get the flu. If people aren’t getting sick from the flu, it makes it harder for the flu to spread. Influenza is extremely unpredictable from…

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