Researchers Say 3-Day Work Week is Better for People Over 40
Based on a new study, researchers have concluded that working too much could be the reason people over 40 are feeling more stressed and tired than ever.
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Sitting too Long Could Actually Kill You
A direct relationship between long hours of sitting and early mortality rates have been discovered. Even a consistently active person can suffer from the consequences of sitting for long hours on end, and suffer from an early death. Is Sitting Too Long Bad For My Health? An experiment using a hip-mounted accelerometer was done to…
Yoga: the Secret to a Better Immune System
Yoga has been found to help stimulate the four main physiological systems linked to the immune system. They are the circulatory, digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems. Poses that affect at least one of these four systems help bolster immune function. Researchers are studying how yoga affects the thymus which boosts immunity.
Health Benefits of Radishes
Radish is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family. Radishes were domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and consumed worldwide and are mostly eaten raw as a crunchy salad vegetable. Nutrition Facts Sliced radishes have a scant 12 calories and no fat in a 1/2-cup portion so that they won’t ruin…
10 Ways To Improve Gut Health
As a gastroenterologist, I focus on lot on my patients digestive systems (aka their gut). The gut is as valuable to the body as the brain, the heart and any other vital organ or system. The state of the gut can affect one’s health and well-being dramatically, and yet it’s surprising how some people never really pay attention to it.
Why You Should Never Kiss Babies On The Lips
You may see it as a sign of affection, but research suggests you should not kiss a baby’s lips. As tempting as it can be to plant a big wet one on that adorable little newborn bubba, it’s probably best not to. A shiny new baby means a shiny new immune system – one that…
How Ashwagandha Supports Emotional Health
Provided by Organifi and Written by: Kat Gal Organifi is #HealthHero Approved because of the quality, taste, AND how easy Organifi products make it to get all your daily fruits and veggies (when you don’t have time to cook). Have you ever heard of Ashwagandha? It is a powerful herbal remedy traditionally used in Indian…
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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment
Heading to the doctor? Here is a Physicians Checklist for Colon Cancer. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most prevalent cancers today. It accounts for 15% of all cancer cases in the US and 1 in 20 Americans will develop it at one point in their lives. Colon cancer develops…
What is IBD? Symptoms, Causes, and Cure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects approximately 1.6 million people across the United States, with up to 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year. (1) If you or someone you love is suffering from this condition, you know it can significantly diminish one’s quality of life. Because I have worked with hundreds of patients with IBD, I…
