Spending too much time sitting can be harmful to your health. It is likely that you are aware of the fact that a sedentary life style and inactivity can cause weight gain. It can also lead to or cause...
Health guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of physical activity . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of American adults do not meet this goal . People may not engage...
Sober October allows you to reset your relationship with alcohol if you're not ready to completely give up drinking. One month without alcohol may not seem to make a big difference. However, it can be very beneficial, especially...
Your doctor may order tests to measure your blood sugar (glucose) level. Blood tests can be performed in a variety of ways, but they are all looking for higher levels than normal. Diabetes is a condition that occurs when...
It's easy to slip into bad habits as the weather cools down, kids go back to school and schedules become more hectic. Now is not the right time to relax, especially with the cold and flu season around the...
Think back to the last few days. How many hours have you spent sitting? People with less sitting time tend to have a longer life and be happier. It's not only the time spent sitting that counts. Sitting for long periods of...
A healthy lifestyle does not have to be complex. It's not necessary to drastically change your diet, or to start exercising for hours each day, to see results. Small, simple changes to your daily routine can have a big...
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs which filter blood and eliminate waste from the body. Both kidneys are located on either side of your lower back below your ribcage. You need healthy kidneys to stay alive. When something goes wrong it...
Our bodies undergo many changes as we age. It is possible that we will not be as able to lift weights or run as fast as we did when we were young. We may start to develop wrinkles and...
Double chins, or submental fat as it is also called, are a common condition where a layer builds up of fat below the chin. It can be caused by genetics or aging, but is usually related to weight gain....
