Most people believe they have their health totally under control, but do they? Most of us only have a vague idea of how to take control of your health. Sure, you probably already know that the older you get, the more difficult it becomes to stay fit, healthy, and ache-free. While there is some truth to it, it’s still going to all come down to controlling your body and focusing…
Skin and hair are connected intricately. Here are some hair facts. Hair has an important role in our appearance. Its functions include body temperature regulation, protection, and a surface to facilitate the evaporation of sweat, besides being a sense organ, just like the skin. In fact, hair is a modification of skin, growing all over our body except on our palms and soles, eyelids, and lips. So it follows from…
The human body and brain are resilient enough to endure a certain level of stress. However, when stress builds up and doesn’t let up, it can overwhelm your coping mechanisms and lead to a host of issues, making it difficult to manage stress. These will generally affect your health, both physically and mentally, and it’s a good idea to understand more about this to help you reduce the chances of…
Recognizing Diabetes Symptoms; How Being Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Re-framed My Views Towards Self-Care Living With Type 2 Diabetes — My Story Living with Diabetes. The phrase can strike terror in the strongest of hearts, with visions of lifelong medication and care. I am here to share my own diabetes management strategies, right from how I was diagnosed, what led up to it and how I was able to…
This post describes why you need strength training, the benefits of strength training, and tips to get you started. Strength training is an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. As we age, our lean muscle mass diminishes. Some of the activities we did easily start becoming just a little harder. According to a study by Harvard Health, sarcopenia or age-related muscle loss can begin at around age 35 and…
