Protecting Yourself From Heatstroke – 5 Tips for Staying Cool
Protecting Yourself From Heatstroke – 5 Tips for Staying Cool If you’re a fan of the TV show ‘Survivor’, you’ve probably seen some of the strongest contestants across seasons get toppled down by one common foe: the heat. In these scenarios, they’re doing intricate, muscle-exerting challenges in places with high temperatures like Cambodia and Brazil. […]
Powering Your Powerhouses: Fighting Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Powering Your Powerhouses: Fighting Mitochondrial Dysfunction Science curricula and course requirements have changed throughout the years, but chances are you remember one core tenet: “The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.” And it’s a mighty fact! Mitochondria power the cells and provide them with energy. But did you know, on a larger scale, mitochondria […]
The “Island” of Your Gut: How Probiotics and Prebiotics Work to Boosts Your Health
The “Island” of Your Gut: How Probiotics and Prebiotics Work to Boosts Your Health Imagine a peaceful, remote island. Some islanders are the “good guys” — they till the soil, harvest the crops, fish and keep island operations running smoothly. A few are the island troublemakers; they eat too much of the food, destroy property, don’t […]
Sunscreen Do’s & Don’ts—Protect Against the Sun & Avoid Sunscreen Carcinogens
Sunscreen Do’s & Don’ts—Protect Against the Sun & Avoid Sunscreen Carcinogens “A vacation is a sunburn at premium prices!” Hal Chadwicke Summer has arrived, and so have the bright sunny days that come with it. Say hello to vacations, picnics, beach days, and time with the kids splashing in the pool. But nothing can dampen […]
5 Ways to Combat Loneliness
5 Ways to Combat Loneliness Elvis Presley sang about the pain of loneliness when he wrote in Heartbreak Hotel, “I’m feelin’ so lonely I could die.” Loneliness is the feeling of sadness we get when we’re lacking companionship. Though Elvis said he could simply pass away from his amount of loneliness, the feeling itself can’t […]
7 Hypertension Fighters in Your Kitchen
7 Hypertension Fighters in Your Kitchen Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly half of Americans across the country. As we recounted in a recent blog, hypertension is often called the “silent killer,” with many people going unaware of their heightened blood pressure levels until it’s too late—resulting in a stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. Hypertension, however, […]
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices What’s black, white, and red all over? The nutrition label on a pack of Twizzlers! Reading a nutrition label is a must-have skill in today’s world of ultra-processed and complex and plentiful additives. If you don’t know what you’re putting in […]
Hypertension: 5 Ways to Stop the “Silent Killer” Before it Stops You
Hypertension: 5 Ways to Stop the “Silent Killer” Before it Stops You “The Silent Killer.” The bearer of the name is far more dangerous and deadly than the subject of any true crime podcast or serial killer Netflix binge. This particular serial killer is estimated to take over 1,000 lives every single day, and sends […]
5 Tips for Managing Stress
5 Tips for Managing Stress “I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” – Steve Maraboli May is Mental Health Awareness Month! For many of us, it can feel like stress rules our lives—trying to manage kids’ […]
How to Minimize Aches & Pains Through Movement – Tips for the Work From Home Crowd
How to Minimize Aches & Pains Through Movement – Tips for the Work From Home Crowd Since the pandemic, many of us have shifted to working from home (WFH). While WFH policies have created a lot of flexibility for us, it also came with a lot of ….sitting. In one place. All day. Every (week)day. […]