Lacking energy is common among those who are juggling family and work responsibilities. This lack of energy often leads to cravings for pre-packaged foods that are usually high in sugar and only provide a quick energy fix. Although the individual causes of feeling fatigued can differ from one to another, certain lifestyle factors like diet […]
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A fatty liver occurs when there is an excessive amount of fat accumulation in the cells of the liver. This is usually caused by consuming too many dietary fats, that is, more than the body is capable of handling. A patient may be diagnosed with a ‘simple fatty liver’ if the fat build-up is at […]
Chia seeds are something you may see in different drinks, health foods, and even in yogurt. This is due to chia seeds having an enormous amount of benefits, including 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 30% of the daily requirement of magnesium per serving. Though chia seeds are included in a number […]
We all know that we need to stick to healthy lifestyle habits in order to have the kind of immune system that is strong enough to fight against any diseases. But how does the immune system work to protect us against these illnesses? Inflammation as the Immune System’s Master Method The term “Immune System” comes […]
If the ill effects of smoking were obvious on your face every time you looked in the mirror, would you smoke? If after every cigarette you smoked you could see fine lines, wrinkles, and red capillaries developing on your face, would you still continue to smoke? Perhaps if the signs were noticeably visible immediately, nobody […]
Hyperglycemia is a medical term meaning having very high levels of blood glucose. The World Health Organization defines hyperglycemia as fasting blood glucose levels that reach 7.0 mmol/L or higher, or a blood glucose reading of 11.0 mmol/L two hours after meals. Blood glucose exists in a range, and when it goes above these levels […]
Alzheimer’s disease is one of many forms of dementia. Dementia is a general syndrome that includes Alzheimer’s and other similar symptomatic conditions. Vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), mixed dementia, and Parkinson’s disease are other conditions that cause symptoms sometimes similar to Alzheimer’s. While there are tens of millions of people around the world […]
Many people complain about their increasing weight as they age, even though they have tried to eat less than they did years ago. Aging can certainly be accompanied by increasing body weight; however, it is something that can be avoided or at least minimized. Your BMR as You Age BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate refers […]
Older adults who have been housebound, institutionalized, or hospitalized for extended periods face an increased risk of being deficient in vitamin D. This is firstly due to an absence of exposure to the sun’s rays, which is the body’s natural and primary source of vitamin D. Compounding this, as people age the skin’s ability to […]
Most people have the desire to maintain a youthful appearance as the years pass by. However, there are factors that usually make our youthful appearance disappear or diminish as we age. Damage to our skin from free radicals, losing and regaining weight, the sun’s harmful rays, and an unhealthy diet can take their toll on […]