The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
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Why Should You Try Food Journaling?
I started food journaling this last year. I was on one of those New Year health kicks and wanted to start dieting and keeping track of my calories. A friend of mine introduced me to an app called MyPlate. It’s… read more
Use Oats to Transform Your Skin
Taking care of your skin does not have to be hard, expensive or even time-consuming! In fact, there are plenty of foods that you probably already have in your pantry that could transform your skincare routine basically for free. How… read more
5 Cat Breeds to Keep Your Allergies At Bay!
Cat hair doesn’t trigger allergies like most people think, according to Purina. An allergen in cat saliva is spread to their hairs which sheds onto its surroundings. Here are the top cats that’ll keep your allergies at bay. DEVON REX… read more
7 Reasons Why Beer is Healthier Than You Thought
For all you health nuts out there, don’t hold back from sipping seasonal suds during the holidays. Beer is healthier than you thought, being loaded with surprising health benefits. Check them out below! Gets your gut going Drinking too much… read more
Vitamins and Minerals 101: Learn the Benefits!
We see vitamin and mineral supplements in the store and think to ourselves, “I should probably buy these, but why?” It is normal to be skeptical about supplements and health trends that you don’t know much about, but taking vitamins… read more
The Most Nutritious Ways to Prepare Your Vegetables
Raw vegan diets - those that consist exclusively of plant-based foods eaten raw and not heated to more than 118 degrees - have gained popularity in recent years as a way to maintain nutrients for better health. But is raw… read more
Relieve Back Pain with These Stretches
At some point in our lives, we will all experience back pain. It affects up to 80% of all people at one time or another, according to Healthline.com. The good news is that there are some stretches that you can… read more
Sleeping with Teddy: Is it OK to sleep with a stuffed animal into adulthood?
As children, most of us had that one special item we loved to snuggle. A soft blanket, a stuffed animal or a comfortable pillow might have made us feel safe, calm or comforted. But as we got older, these once… read more
What Happens to Our Bodies As We Age?
Unless we are Benjamin Button, we will continue to age forward with each day and year that passes. With good genes and good habits, we will live a very long and prosperous life. But, that doesn’t mean our body and… read more