Whether you aim to get fit, eat right or sleep tight, here’s how digital assistants like Google Home and Alexa can help you keep on top of your health. Your smart speaker can do so much more than tell you the time, date and weather forecast. Today’s voice-activated helpers – like Google Home or Alexa […]
1. Choose good carbs, not no carbs. Whole grains are your best bet. 2. Pay attention to the protein package. Fish, poultry, nuts, and beans are the best choices. 3. Choose foods with healthy fats, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid foods with trans fat. Plant oils, nuts, and fish are the healthiest […]
Being physically active is a major step toward good heart health. It’s one of your most effective tools for strengthening the heart muscle, keeping your weight under control and warding off the artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure that can lead to heart attack or stroke. It’s also true […]
Walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles.Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily […]
Hydrocolloid dressing “If you are faced with an angry blemish, look for a small adhesive bandage called a hydrocolloid dressing,” says Dr. Lortscher. This is the same thing that people put on blisters to lessen the swelling. It simply absorbs the moisture from the area and calms any strain on the skin. “It can reduce […]
Even though most of us are spending the majority of our time at home, it’s still important to be physically active. Functional fitness can be a good way to combat restlessness and keep your body moving during a shelter-in-place. What is functional fitness? It refers to exercise that helps you with everyday activities, like: getting up […]
While many diets may work for you, the key is finding one you like and can stick to in the long run. Here are 5 healthy diets that are scientifically proven to be effective. Low-carb, entire food diet The low-carb, entire food diet is ideal for individuals who need to get in shape, streamline wellbeing, […]