June is Men’s Health Month and my mission is to share 4 healthy habits to help men live healthier and longer lives. Did you know that on average women live five years longer than men? This is largely due to the fact that women tend to seek medical care more often than men. This results in earlier detection of health complications and quicker lifestyle adjustments to support better overall well-being.…
Losing weight, especially healthy weight loss is the holy grail for most of us. We know that being overweight can open the door to many lifestyle chronic diseases. So it makes sense to be constantly on the lookout for effective ways to lose weight faster and keep it off. Sure, there are different diets and high intensity exercises that help. But what about the many small, tiny lifestyle changes we…
Trying to find ways to stay ft with your kids while staying home and staying safe? These 7 easy and fun yoga poses for kids are a great way to exercise. Please do join your kids in doing them! If you thought yoga was a series of impossible poses that only a select few super-fit people can practice, I have good news for you. Yoga is a holistic practice for…
These 5 sun safety tips will protect your kids from the harsh effects of the sun and keep them safe while they enjoy their outdoor play time. As the sun gets hotter and the days grow longer, most people want to hang out outdoors, especially the kids. It is so much more fun to do things outside than swelter in the heat stuck inside the house. While being outside is…
When you have a health checkup, cholesterol levels are definitely on the list to ensure that your lipid profile is at target levels. High triglyceride levels put you at risk for a number of serious health issues. The lipid profile measures the fat in your blood, and there are three types to check. The LDL or bad cholesterol, the HDL or good cholesterol and triglycerides. Ideally, total cholesterol should be…