Health

We are fully immersed in the holiday season.  The hustle and bustle of festivities can often overshadow the simple joys of togetherness. Amidst the whirlwind of holiday cheer, one steadfast source of companionship stands ready to add an extra layer of warmth and joy—our beloved pets. There are many heartwarming benefits of spending the holidays with our furry friends, acknowledging the unique and precious contributions they make to our seasonal celebrations. Unconditional Love and Comfort: One of the most profound gifts our pets offer during the holidays is their unconditional love. In the midst of hectic preparations and bustling gatherings, the comforting presence of a loyal furry friend provides a sanctuary of warmth and affection. Their non-judgmental companionship becomes a source o...

As the holiday season unfolds, so does the whirlwind of festivities, obligations, and expectations that can sometimes lead to heightened stress and mental health challenges. In the midst of the holiday hustle, finding moments of tranquility becomes paramount for our well-being. We need to understand the stressors often associated with the season and offer practical advice on managing stress, setting realistic expectations, and carving out moments of peace to foster mental and emotional well-being. Acknowledging Holiday Stress: The holidays, with their mix of joyous celebrations and heightened expectations, can bring about stressors that impact mental health. Recognizing the sources of stress, whether it be gift-giving pressure, social obligations, or financial concerns, is the first step...

1. Smear campaign. It’s important to have smear pap once a year. It’s important to get a Pap smear early to prevent cervical cancer, because it kills over 200,000 women a year. 2. Understand hormones. Although short-term use of HRT isn’t associated with an increase in the risk of breast cancer, studies show 10 years in this could be a problem. However, you should detect any form of cancer as soon as possible. 3. Beat the sneezes. There are hundreds of allergens, both rare and common. If pollen bothers you, keep your car windows closed and stay inside between between 5am and 10am. If you’re allergic to dogs, an air filter might could be a good solution for your home. 4. Asthma-friendly sports. If you’re asthmatic, cycling, canoeing, and fishing are all good sports to pl...

Health is wealth. While it’s great to do everything yourself, technology can help make certain things more convenient. Find the right tech tools to help get the most out of your fitness. Here are 5 tech tools to help you keep in shape.  Smart Hula Hoop This is perfect for the ladies, especially for those that want to get that tightened waist. You’ll strengthen your core and add more muscle to your lower half.  An Adjustable Stepping Machine If you can’t get to the gym, this is a good portable machine to help you get some cardio. Also, you can work on your legs. It comes with resistance bands to make your stepping more challenging.  Downloadable Fitness Tracker When you’re constantly on the go, you need a fitness tracker to help you out. It helps you track your calories, w...

You will agree with me that when it comes to food, one can think of so much to say about it. So many things like it keeps us nourished, it brings us together most of the time, keeps us from visiting the hospital every now and then you know. In short, food is a basic need but did you know that certain foods can actually kill you? Bitter ones can actually be packed with cyanide while raw and have to undergo heat treatment in order to eliminate this toxin that is very hazardous to one's health. This may come as a shocker, but it is very true and this particular post highlights fifteen foods that can actually kill you. 1. Apples Even apples? Well yes. Apple seeds contain cyanide, a toxic substance. Pesticides sprayed onto the apples also have a tendency of clinging to their skin ...

Aging is something that everyone must deal with in their lives. And while you get wiser when you are getting older, your body also isn't the same as it used to be in your youth, and as such, you need different types of exercises to keep your body fit because some of them can be much more devastating in this age than when you were young. Here are 15 of the worst exercises you can do if you are over 40: 1. Chronic Cardio Cardio is essential for any exercise plan, and incorporating some form of cardio exercises can be good, but if it's too much then it might lead to increased levels of cortisol, which is the stress hormone, which in turn can increase the speed at which your body ages and concentrate fat on your belly instead of being distributed throughout your body. The recommended amount ...

The term veganism has become very popular in recent times, with it referring to a lifestyle that involves staying away from food or even clothes that have been made through the involvement of some kind of human exploitation of animals. Even more popular is the vegan diet as it refers to the eating aspect of this kind of lifestyle. The vegan diet refers to consumption of only plant-based foods with the aim of eliminating any exploitation of living beings. How vegans are different from vegetarians is just in the fact that vegetarians can actually consume honey, milk, and eggs while for a vegan, even these are never an option. While it might seem like a difficult lifestyle choice at face value for anyone who is used to tasty animal products, living on a vegan diet actually harbors a lot...

Whenever a new year comes, most people often add losing weight to their list of resolutions. It is expected, of course following the holiday season that usually has a lot of people either eating more than they should or just indulging in what they already know is not good for them. Losing weight may be a goal for many but as the year progresses, a lot of people will start to experience challenges. Here's how to lose weight and keep it off. Watch your diet Sticking to a calorie controlled diet has never been easy. There's the temptation to eat tastier foods, which are unfortunately very high in calories, everyday. The decrease in food intake during the dieting process is also very hard for our bodies to immediately accept. In fact for some, the first few days of dieting will see them ex...

Breakfast is undeniably the most important meal of the day because it provides us with the energy needed to work throughout the day. Eating a healthy breakfast is linked to having better memory and ability to concentrate more in your tasks in addition to the fact that it keeps you healthy, which is why choosing the right foods to eat in the morning is so important. Here are 15 best foods to eat in the morning. 1. Eggs It has been proven that eating eggs in the morning will help you feel fuller throughout the day making your calorie intake less at your next meal. Though they are high in cholesterol, in most people, they do not increase cholesterol levels in the body. In fact, they reduce your chances of getting heart disease by modifying the shape of bad cholesterol and improving your i...