The consumption of sugar is a serious problem today, with growing research linking it to a number of health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, mental health and much more. It makes sense to cut sugar from your diet if you want to live a healthy life. Of course, this looks tricky because many of us have a sweet tooth, thanks to those supermarket shelves loaded with processed foods…
The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on your life and make goals for the next twelve months. This year, I challenge you to make goals that will help you improve your health – both mentally and physically. Popular New Year’s resolutions include improving diets, working out more, and saving more money. One particular resolution you should have for the new year is to practice…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a frightening diagnosis, especially since the disease is not widely understood. Most of us have the shared understanding that Alzheimer’s is an end to normal life, but what isn’t talked about enough is how much an early diagnosis can make living with Alzheimer’s disease easier. Memory loss that interferes with one’s daily routine can signal Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes…
When employees miss time at work, productivity for that business suffers. Therefore, companies have a vested interest in minimizing the number of days lost to illness. This is especially true for preventable illnesses. Companies that have a long-term view of employee retention are well-advised to make employee health (mind and body) one of their top priorities. Two key elements of keeping employees productive at work involve maintaining mind and body…
Addiction is a clinical disease of the brain. When an individual is addicted to substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs or street drugs, it can cause serious damage not only to their health and wellbeing, but also to their psychological, psychiatric and emotional states. These days, with the level of pressure and stress faced by those working in high-level jobs, it is not surprising to see addiction steadily on the…