Conflict between what we want to eat and what we need to eat can cause a wide range of health problems and anxieties. Until fairly recently, weight control wasn't a matter of great interest to most people — most were more concerned with getting enough to eat than eating too much. That's still ...
Embark on a brief yet profound exploration of mental health. From demystifying common misconceptions to unveiling coping mechanisms, our blog invites you to unravel the complexities of mental illness. Join us in fostering awareness, empathy, and a collective journey towards mental well-being.
Understanding the Benefits In the world of fitness and exercise, stretching is often relegated to the sidelines, with many men viewing it as a mere afterthought to their rigorous workout routines. It's easy to think of stretching as something to do in those few extra minutes you might have...
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION As January approaches, millions of people begin the annual ritual of New Year's Resolutions. Memberships at health clubs and diet programs soar in the weeks following new years. Indeed, sales of chocolate and alcohol decline, replaced by healthie...
By now, we hope you know that your bones require calcium to stay strong. Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the essential staples for buff bones. But you shouldn't ignore what most guys think of as a women's issue. When men hit the age of 30, their bones grow at a slower rate and start to disinte...
"Cancer Cannot Cripple Love, Cannot Shatter Hope, Cannot Conquer The Spirit” - Unknown The psychological and emotional aspect of cancer is vast and detrimental. Often times patients may find themselves feeling overwhelmed by many different emotions such as depression, anxiety,...
Engaged In Good Conversation? Ever wonder if the person who you are chatting with is listening, paying attention, and even flirting with you. Here is how you can read a person’s body language and understand their thought process. Remember, body language is 90% of our communication skills. Notic...
LETTING GO OF BAD HABITS shouldn’t only happen on New Year’s Eve. Here are some bad habits you should consider letting go any time of the year. These come from psychiatrist Dr. Marcia Sirota: First: Avoidance. Dr. Sirota says it’s normal to want to put off dealing with things tha...
SUMMERS THE PERFECT TIME TO GO OUTSIDE AND HAVE FUN Everything is fun outside, whether you're swimming, running or cycling. But here a few things to avoid while out and about. dehydration But the summer heat can be a problem if you're not careful, particularly in areas with extreme heat an...
Did you know? A resting HeaRt rate is an indication of your overall health When it comes to measuring fitness and monitoring potential health issues, there are few numbers more helpful than your resting heart rate (RHR). While a normal RHR or pulse differs from one individual to another, i...
Social phobia (also known as social anxiety) is a type of anxiety disorder that evokes extreme feelings of shyness, self-consciousness, fear, uncertainty, nervousness, etc. Generally, this results in a persons inability to participate in everyday social interactions. The truth is, people with soc...
In today’s high paced and stressful society optimal health is sometimes a hard goal to achieve. Often it depends on food, exercise, stress, sleep, genetic influences, etc. Studies conducted by the World Health Organization estimate that lifestyle choices are responsible for nearly 90% of health o...
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS Everybody feels down from time-to-time. However, it is important to recognize when these feelings may be a result of a serious medical illness. It is estimated that 1 in 14 adults in North America is diagnosed with clinical depression each year. Depression is a complex con...
