In recent years the Health Promotion Board has developed dietary guidelines for children and adolescents as well as adults. However, older adults have different nutritional requirements and require a separate set of guidelines. While there is much advice on nutrition available through magazines and new media channels, not all of these are science-based and accurate. […]
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Sitting at a desk for long hours for work or study can often make it seem like you are literally stuck in your chair. As funny as that may seem, there are serious health risks that come from being sedentary. High blood pressure, weight gain, and more have been linked to inactivity due to desk-based […]
Working in an office offers its perks. There is plenty of coffee, the air is always cool, and physical labor is virtually non-existent. As far as work goes, being in an office all day is much better than standing on your feet or being in the sun. However, in terms of health, 8 hours a […]
Reducing body fat and maintaining a healthy weight is the key to a long life. But how do you get started? One of the best ways to speed up your metabolism is by changing what you eat. Even if you’re hitting the gym seven days a week, you won’t see the results you want until […]
Are your energy levels low after you exercise? Have you noticed your energy levels at the gym getting lower than the day before? If your energy is waning every day while you are working out you may think that your body has reached its physical limits. However, it is possible, even probable, that your flagging […]
HPA axis dysfunction is not yet included as part of the diagnostic process for those who are suspected to have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, however recent research suggests that HPA axis dysfunction is a common experience among individuals who have CFS. The HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis) serves as our body’s control center for stress responses. When […]
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 […]
We all know that exercise keeps us healthy and fit. However, exercise does more than just keep our body in good physical condition. It acts in many ways to delay or mitigate some of the physical, mental, and emotional effects of aging. Along the way, it also helps us look and feel younger! Creams, lotions, […]
If you find that you use the word ‘need’ when talking about your morning cup of coffee or that soft drink in the afternoon, you are probably addicted to caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that you shouldn’t need to function or to survive. Now is a great time to quit caffeine so you can live […]
Although it is impossible to completely eliminate stress, exercise is one of the best ways to help you better manage those stressful situations at work, home, school, or in any aspect of your life. Aerobic exercise keeps you physically and mentally fit, therefore better enabling you to fight dis-ease and de-stress. Exercise Leads to Improved […]
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