The holiday season and cooler weather often bring challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Shorter days and colder temperatures can derail even the most committed health goals. However, with some strategic adjustments, you can stay on track all winter long. Dr. Keisha Davis of the American Academy of Family Physicians emphasizes the importance of having…
Big-bellied beer swillers chomp down potato chips and lumps of deep-fried chicken in a smoky pub while throwing darts and roaring at a big screen showing a football match. Meanwhile, at the wine bar next door, svelte sippers make small talk while moving bits of salad around a plate and gingerly plucking morsels off a…
A nutritional therapist has revealed that a common vegetable could be the key to boosting gut health and strengthening the immune system. Maz Packham, a nutritional therapist, has highlighted the benefits of sugar snap peas, which are rich in vitamins K and folate, and can support “beneficial bacteria” in the gut. Speaking to the Independent,…
In the UK around one in four people are living with high blood pressure – something that is referred to as a “silent killer” condition. Though it can lead to potentially deadly medical emergencies such as heart attacks and stroke, it rarely displays symptoms making it particularly dangerous. A major cause of high blood pressure…
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. It naturally fluctuates based on activity, stress, health conditions, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep. It’s important to monitor and manage blood pressure because extreme levels (either too high or too low) can cause health problems.For most adults, a…
Hrithik Roshan’s elder sister Sunaina Roshan had a massive weight loss transformation in 2017. After undergoing a bariatric surgery, Sunaina lost more than 50 kg in a year. Since then, Sunaina has made several healthy lifestyle changes, especially her workout routine and diet. In a recent Instagram video, she talks about her previous unhealthy eating…
Diabetes was the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, and while the cure doesn’t come in a magic pill, lifestyle changes can make the disease manageable. Statistics show the highest percentage of adult Americans dealing with the disease are of Native Americans/Alaskan Native ethnicity, followed by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, Asian American,…
Guy wearing fitness tracker on arm and reading data about heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure on a phone screen.Image: PeopleImages (Getty Images) Obesity rates have been steadily rising around the world for decades. Globally, obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990, reaching 1 billion people in 2022 — that’s one in…
A new study shows that adding text messaging to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By Brittany Phillip, University of North Carolina School of Medicine Newswise — A…
Collagen Supplements: Do they really work? In recent years, collagen supplements have become a popular trend in the beauty and health industry. These products, ranging from collagen gummies, powders, and pills to creams, claim to promote youthful skin, better joint health, and improved digestion. However, many experts argue that these supplements are not as effective…