When people adhere to simple non-demanding lifestyle choices they stand to reduce their risk of metabolic syndrome – and its consequences – by 65 percent. After a year of sacrificing for health this should be easy!
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These are strange and difficult times, but many people are surprised by how they’ve adapted; they sheepishly admit that amid the storm and collective suffering they’re feeling calm, healthy, even happy. What’s their secret?
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Reports interpret the booming sales of processed and packaged foods as the reversal of healthy eating trends. This is unlikely
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Infectious diseases have always been around, but it takes a new scary one to once again become aware of microbial threats – the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is our wakeup call. Learning wellness lessons from this outbreak can be the silver lining of living through these turbulent times.
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Contradictory information about diet and food is obviously confusing, but media overload by itself can undermine people’s food choices
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Living in greener cities is associated with better health: it lowers the risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, asthma, anxiety and early death. A new study finds the minimal dose of green needed for wellbeing.
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If there were a drug that could lower your cancer risk by 25 or 33 percent, wouldn’t you be urging your doctor to prescribe it for you?
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Feeling that you exercise less than others was associated with early death in a new study, regardless of illness, age, and the amount of actual active time. Apparently, the placebo effect works for fitness as well.
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With smartphones and fitness trackers counting our every step, many people try to reach a daily target – the ballpark of 10,000 steps is considered a good place to be. But how you walk might matter as much as how far.
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