Gut health is the balance of the gut microbiome or the microorganisms in a person’s digestive tract. It influences your immunity, physical health, and mental health. People with an unhealthy gut display various signs and symptoms, such as skin irritation, food intolerances, unintentional weight changes, constant fatigue, sleep disturbances, and upset stomach. You should consider
Do you have high blood pressure? If so, how can you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle to avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication? Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. 1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline Blood
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to your risk of developing heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Let’s start with the bad. Several factors raise a person’s risk for getting heart disease — a term used to describe a range of conditions that affect the heart
From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you’ll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a big impact on your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Here are the top ways you’re speeding the decline of your mind. You eat crummy food As far as your brain is concerned, you
According to the Center for Disease Control, influenza viruses continue to wreak misery in the United States and throughout the world. Got your flu shot? Good, do it again next year. However, keep in mind that other viruses cause respiratory illness: parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses….not to mention bacteria such as Streptococcus. Despite the fact
Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function. (1) Get mental stimulation Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found
Each year the American Heart Association celebrates February as American Heart Month, a reminder that taking care of your heart gives you a better chance to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Take this message as a challenge to be aware of your risks and to develop a mindset of improving food choices and talking yourself
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 10