Body

The human heart beats 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime, pumping blood, hormones, oxygen and other essential compounds to every inch of your body with each passing second. When the heart stops, life itself comes to a screeching halt. Therefore, caring for your heart is crucial to living a long and healthy life. Although […]

Is 2020 over yet? If you’re one of the many people feeling stressed to the max, please know that you are not alone. However, what can you do to ease your anxiety?  Have you considered adjusting your diet? The human body is a giant chemistry set, and everything you ingest creates specific reactions that either […]

How often do you eat at restaurants or order takeout?  If it’s frequently, you should take a step back to examine your options. You may think you’re a lousy cook, but you can become more experienced with practice. Plus, you’ll be healthier and save money as a result. A meal plan can make a difference. […]

It’s time for lunch, and you reach for a can of your favorite chicken noodle soup. Maybe you had a long day at the office, and a microwaved dinner sounds far more appealing than preparing and cooking a meal.  Before you resign yourself to a convenience meal, ask yourself how closely you read the nutrition […]

Breastfeeding is an incredible opportunity for moms to bond with their newborns. It’s a unique connection you’ll never experience with anyone else, but the health benefits your baby receives from your milk will depend on your diet. What you eat could replace essential nutrients with lesser compounds, which is why new moms must fuel their […]

It’s always a relief to save money, but you might feel like you’ve exhausted all the usual tips. You turn off lights in unused rooms and reduce how often you shop for clothes online. Now it’s time to target your grocery budget and save money to put toward your financial goals. Meal planning is the […]

Morning sickness is often the first pregnancy symptom women experience. It’s an unfortunate side effect of expanding your family, and sometimes it lasts well past your first few weeks of pregnancy. Even though your hormones might keep it around for a while, there are a few ways you can deal with it so it doesn’t […]

When you’re down in the dumps, it may be tempting to stuff your face with sweets and cook up some heavy comfort food. These foods may make you feel a little better for an hour or two, but eventually, that satisfaction will turn into regret. Why did you eat the whole pint of ice cream […]

There are so many reasons you might deal with a sore throat during the year. Allergies can cause inflammation, but so can the common cold. You might get an itchy sore throat when you get a virus or deal with nightly postnasal drip. When you’ve taken steps to get a proper diagnosis, there are a […]

It’s easy to get caught up in the craze of new diet fads, but how often do they work? Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to eating only during specific times of the day or week and abstaining from food during the other periods. It’s become a popular health and fitness trend due to the numerous benefits […]

If you’re trying to lose weight, perhaps you wondered if skipping a few meals could accelerate your efforts. Many online diet blogs recommend temporary fasts for this purpose, and doing so wisely has health benefits. However, before you rule out “second breakfast” and make the hobbits sad, you should consider the health risks. What are […]

Are you struggling to lose the dreaded “quarantine 15?” If you put on unwanted pounds with the pandemic’s stress and restricted activity, you’re not alone. Still, carrying too much weight puts you at risk of various health conditions. Some people swear by restricting their caloric consumption between certain hours. So what is intermittent fasting? Is […]