Self-improvement through New Year’s resolutions is a noble effort, but sometimes our desire for radical change backfires when we try to do too much at once. Popular resolutions include vowing to lose weight, eat better, spend less money, and enjoy life to the fullest, according to research firm Nielsen. Unfortunately, many people fail to achieve … Read more
The non-profit organization TED focuses on spreading inspirational and interesting ideas. Spending a few minutes watching the videos could change your whole day—maybe even your life! From heath and happiness to creativity and vulnerability, TED produces talks from world-leading experts and inspiring everyday people you’ve never heard of. Feeding your brain with positive messages and … Read more
The holidays are a hectic, yet fun time full of sweet culinary temptation. Between cookies and cakes, buttery main courses, and even special coffee drinks that sound amazing but are chock full of sugar, eating healthy can become a challenge. While indulging here and there is okay, it’s best to keep those treat times few … Read more
Amid national concern about rising rates of diabetes and obesity, which often coincides with Type 2 diabetes, one population stands out as facing an exceptional risk: Native Americans. Native Americans face more than double the risk of receiving a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes than Caucasians. Type 2 diabetes is a disease marked by high … Read more
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer to affect women, but fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the risk. Most people—men can develop the disease, too—who develop breast cancer don’t have the disease in their family, according to BreastCancer.org. Up to 10% of cases are linked to gene mutations like BRCA 1 … Read more
Eating healthy while living with chronic pain can seem like an impossibly difficult task. Pre-packaged food is easy, but it’s often high in sodium, fat, and doesn’t contain the best quality ingredients. You know that to really take charge of your health, you need to eat healthier. But how? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered … Read more
Health myths abound, partially because it’s so difficult to keep up with all the constantly changing recommendations. The pendulum of expert opinion swings wildly, making it hard for the average person to make good decisions. Fortunately, science is coming to a point where some of the most perplexing health issues of our time—aspartame or sugar? … Read more
Work is a top cause of stress, and when that stress seeps into a company’s culture, it often results in unhappy, unproductive employees who may suffer from health concerns like chronic back pain. These effects have real consequences for companies that are trying to stay competitive. In one study, 42% of workers cited job stress … Read more
Earth Day, which takes place on April 22, is a daylong celebration of the planet that sustains us all. Earth Day organizers hope that by celebrating the planet and raising awareness about its fragile ecosystems, greater efforts can be made to secure clean water to drink, air to breathe, and land to enjoy for future … Read more
Preventative medicine holds the key to keeping people healthy, yet many minorities lack access to this all-important care. April’s National Minority Health Month seeks to raise awareness about this problem with its campaign, Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity! Preventive medicine refers to routine doctors’ appointments, vaccines, testing, and other medical procedures that … Read more