Obesity is one of the most common and most dangerous illnesses of the 21st century, and it affects millions of people all around the world. The causes of obesity are many: while some claim that some people are born with a genetic predisposition to becoming overweight during the course of their lives, others say that the […]
Emergency contraception when and how to use them A research carried out by the Guttmacher Institute (an institute that researches on issues related to family planning) showed the following results: nearly 50% of the pregnancies in the US are unintended and about 42% of these pregnancies end in abortion. The research shows that approximately 1/3 […]
Living a healthy lifestyle has so many amazing benefits. With the increase of ailments that are directly related to a poor diet, more and more people have made a concerted and concentrated effort to improve their diets and their physical health through daily activity. One of the hardest things about deciding to completely change and […]
1. Berries – Berries are very efficient against depression, as they are full of antioxidants that support the proper functioning of the brain and improve the cognitive function. In addition to this, berries also promote positive energy, they stimulate the production of “feel-good enzymes” in the brain and they can prevent a variety of potentially […]
Snacking or eating between meals is not harmful in itself, as consuming smaller portions can ease the pressure on our digestive system. However, the problem arises when, instead of the major meals of the day, snacks become the primary source of sustenance. According to a study published in The Journal Of Nutrition, there has been […]
Many commercial energy drinks like Red Bull contain harmful ingredients like caffeine, high amounts sugar, high fructose corn syrup, additives, and red dye #40. Caffeine can be so dangerous in high quantities that 5-Hour Energy drinks were linked to heart attacks and convulsions in United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) investigations after complaints were […]
Processed foods have the advantage of saving time and this makes them tempting to people who have a busy lifestyle and for those who don’t particularly like to cook. Most processed foods also come with a low price tag that is hard for many consumers to resist. However, at some point we really need to […]
Over the past few years, people have started to care more about what they eat, given the high number of adverse affects we experience with certain foods and lifestyles. This is why more and more people will focus on eating healthy, choosing organic fruits and vegetables, and changing how they exercise. This year is expected […]
Eating healthy is an important part of maintaining a balanced and productive life, but with all of the different snacks that are on the shelves of the supermarket, it may be better to make your own snacks. There are many alternatives to chips, candy bars and cookies that are just as delicious, but a lot […]
If you feel sluggish during the day or feel like you don’t have enough energy to do everything you want to in a day, then these tips should help you feel full on energy and enthusiasm for everything you do through the day. 1) Start the day with a workout. A workout can be anything […]