Summer Hydration
Everyone enjoys a summertime dip in the water, but did you know that your body is made up of 70% water? Every cell, tissue and
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3 Proven Health Benefits of Blueberries
Soon fresh blueberries will be cropping up everywhere from the corner grocery store to the local farmer’s market. This luscious beauty is America’s second favorite berry after strawberries. One of the few fruits native to North America, blueberries reach their peak in June and July.
Are you deficient in this hardworking vitamin?
Essential for brain health, a strong immune system and weight management, Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that your body can get through sun exposure,
Eight Ways to Up Your Healthy Omega-3 Fat Intake
Chances are you’ve heard about the mega health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats, which play a crucial role in cell function, are also helpful in reducing harmful inflammation that can be a harbinger to heart disease. What’s more, omega-3s have also been found to decrease triglyceride levels and blood pressure and may help to prevent fatal heart arrhythmias.
5 Myths of Back Pain
According to the North American Spine Society, approximately 80% of Americans will experience some kind of back pain in their lives. However, 90% of those folks will likely get better without treatment or by using conservative treatments such as anti-inflammatory medications, exercise and physical therapy.
Five Head-To-Toe Winter Skin Care Tips
Depending on which part of the country you reside, this winter has been a cold one and you may be faced with itchy, dry winter skin. It stands to reason that with less moisture in the air, there is less moisture in your skin. And where do you go when it’s cold? Inside… where the heat can be just as dehydrating!
5 Ways To Avoid Winter Ills
It’s winter again and with that comes the annual host of coughing, sneezing, sniffling, aching and copious amounts of tissues. Besides committing yourself to total isolation, what can you do to avoid this season’s flu and cold du jour?
Sleep ‘Resets’ Brain Connections Crucial for Memory
Research suggests that sleep plays an important role in memory; both before and after learning a new task. What’s more, poor sleep affects mood, motivation,
8 Foods to Reverse Inflammation and Chronic Diseases
Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to quell inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. We all know
Short Workouts: Guide to 4 Minute Interval Training
Sparked by an age-old quest for the most efficient exercise regime comes new research that indicates that your workout may require less time than previously thought. Swallow your too-busy-for-exercise excuses and read up on some research that supports the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT).