The biggest reason most of us exercise, beyond weight loss, is for the heart health benefits. Lowering blood pressure tops the list, and that alone is worth heading to the gym, sweating through a workout doing it all again a…
Did you know that there’s a fruit that could potentially save your life? It’s packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, and can help promote weight loss, improve your diet, reduce sugar intake, and boost your cholesterol levels. This miracle…
Yeast, fungi, and molds are all different forms of the same organism. Yeast is a solitary cell that reproduces by budding, evolving into fungi. Fungi can occur as yeast or mold (or a combination). In this discussion, mold refers to…
Did you know that owning a particular type of pet could actually decrease your risk of allergic reactions? It may sound too good to be true, but recent studies have found that having a dog in your household could have…
You may not realize it, but your body is a thriving metropolis of microorganisms. In fact, trillions of microscopic residents call your body home. And, if you happen to share your life with a dog, you might be surprised to…
I vividly remember my sister having frequent asthma attacks as a child and watching her gasp for air while reaching for her inhaler. Watching this occurring on the sidelines was frightening. But little did I know my sister would also…
There’s no question we’ve all been spending a lot more time on our screens during the pandemic. In-person meetings have been replaced by Zoom calls, live conferences have gone virtual and kids are learning online instead of in classrooms. And…
Even though the common cold is far from dangerous, it still makes you miserable… In fact, I had a doozy of a cold last year where every cold symptom known to man walloped me all at once — a cough,…
If you’ve survived a heart attack, chances are that your doctor has asked you to make some changes in your life and your health in order to prevent another, even more dangerous episode in the future. That’s because according to…
Aging gracefully is every senior citizen’s dream – being able to enjoy retirement, spend time with grandchildren, and take advantage of senior discounts without constantly worrying about health issues. Unfortunately, getting older often comes with its fair share of health…