When was the last time you visited the doctor for an annual checkup? If you’re like most men, it’s been a while, if ever. A New York Times article, “Why Do So Many Men Avoid Doctor’s Visits?” highlights a significant issue in men’s healthcare. According to research, men are more likely than women to skip out on routine medical checkups, leading to …
Hey, you’re having a salad for lunch. That’s great! But wait! What’s that dressing you’re drowning it in or that sauce your dipping food into? Oh no! What are you spreading on your sandwich? Is that stuff good for you? Not if it’s made from seed oils. Seed oils, also known as vegetable oils, have become a staple in the …
It’s Thanksgiving dinner, and before the turkey hits your plate, your ten-year-old niece says, “Let’s go around the table and say what each of us is thankful for this year.” You’ve been waiting all day for this moment and are annoyed that someone had the nerve to interrupt your feast. You’re starving, and after a short roll of your eyes, …
Do you like fast food? Of course, you do. Everyone does. Do you know that more than one-third of Americans eat fast food daily? You and the rest of the planet understand that fast or junk foods are bad for you. So, why do you keep eating them? You’re hungry. Fast food is easy and tastes good. That’s it—end of …
Do you find the daily hamster wheel of life exhausting? Would you like to jump off of it? It’s possible to free yourself but not until your mind allows it. Your mental habits drain your battery. Most of us live in a constant state of needing a recharge. Harmful habits sap your energy and deplete your physical, mental, and emotional …
Do you feel like you’re getting older at an increasingly rapid pace? While it’s impossible to halt the aging process, there are things we can do to slow it down. What’s the most critical factor in your health and well-being? The typical issues that come to mind are heart health, body weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and mental fitness. It’s …
Unless you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you’ll get less sleep for the next several months. The amount of light and darkness affects the timing and regulation of our sleep patterns. With increased daylight hours, our brains delay the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Most of us stay up later but still wake up at the same time each …
Spring is upon us. It may not feel like it in some parts of the country, but fresh fruits and vegetables are right around the corner. After a long winter of canned and frozen food, not to mention supply chain issues, our bodies yearn for the taste of nature in its purest form. Where’s the best place to find the …
Did you know that in 2019 the weight loss and diet control market was worth $72 billion in the U.S.? Imagine the market after two-plus years of pandemic-induced Door Dash deliveries. Over the past couple of years of wearing sweatpants, we may have become a bit soft around the middle. Let’s just say that belts have lost their utility for …
As we begin the slow exit from lockdowns and limited social gatherings compliments of a global pandemic, one skill that more than a few of us may have honed over the last two years is drinking. Many of us have turned pro in our abilities to knock back more than a few drinks. What’s the harm in a few drinks …
