Food for Athletics: What to Eat for Your Exercise
Have you ever noticed a difference in your performance when exercising depending on what you ate earlier in the day? This is […]
Men’s Health Month: A Focus on Preventable Illness
You may have heard statistics over the years discussing the life expectancy of women often being five or more years longer than that of men. So why do men trail behind so significantly in life expectancy?
For many men, preventable illnesses are often a threat that is not recognized early enough. Because of this, Men’s Health Month was established in 1994 to shine a light on annual screenings for men.
How Much Dairy Should You Really Be Eating? (June Dairy Month)
Since 1937, June has been officially dubbed “dairy month.” However, a lot has changed over the past 85 years in regard to public perception of dairy products – particularly milk.
How Your Sleep Controls Your Mood and Mental Health
Your sleep plays a pivotal role in your physical and mental health. You have probably observed that a lack of sleep causes you to be irritable and more stressed under difficult circumstances.
Migraines: The Neurological Disease that Affects 12% of Us
June is National Migraine Awareness Month and an opportunity to recognize a neurological disease that may have more crippling effects than many realize. Though some may dismiss migraines as simply headaches, the reality is they are much more serious.
National Stroke Month: Do You Know the Signs?
With strokes, how fast you react can make a big difference in the outcome of this scary incident. UNC says nearly 2 […]
Understanding Nutritional Fact Labels
At the start of 2020 large food manufacturers were required to have updated nutrition fact labels found on their packages. With the […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: What You Should Know
Mental health issues are something many of us will deal with at some point in our lives, with the CDC stating that […]
Strengthen Your Immune System With These Lifestyle Changes
A strong immune system can help your body fight infection and keep you healthy. Last month we discussed some supplements that could help with this, and now it’s time to look at some lifestyle changes (pat yourself on the back if you’re already doing some of these).
COVID-19 and Weight Gain: Why Staying Active and Eating Healthy is So Important
A few weeks ago we discussed what we have been doing to stay active while the gyms have been closed. With these […]