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Coffee is the most popular and most consumed beverage that there is, as you can imagine, it would be hard to get an avid coffee drinker to stop drinking it for an entire year. That is just what this young man has been able to do. He was always drinking coffee and never drank a […]
Even if you don’t have a lot of time, there are still ways to make healthier meals. It can seem daunting if you have had a long day, you might feel like you deserve an unhealthy meal to get through it. If you plan your meals in advance and cook from home, you are already […]
If you are thinking that eating healthy and exercising more are going to be difficult, there are things that you can do to lead yourself into a healthier lifestyle. If you cook at home more, and plan your meals out, this will cut down on eating foods you shouldn’t be eating. Drinking water and getting […]
The way to a long life filled with health and happiness is filling your life with positivity and happiness. Having children can be a great source of joy, but it can also be a great source of stress and hardship, it can also have an affect on your marriage. The amount of joy you put […]
Disordered eating can come in many forms from the more known disorders such as bulimia to binge eating disorder. Creating healthy eating habits starts with figuring out your goals and listening to your body. It can be very hard not to indulge even when we know we are full. We want to accept our bodies […]
It can be hard to stay motivated during the pandemic where we are in the house and nothing is the same. Students need to be active in order to live a well balanced life. If you are doing activities you don’t love, you probably won’t get around to doing them. Students who play on sports […]
Achieving a healthy lifestyle requires a little more than you might think. When Marlene was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was blown away. She had always ate right and exercised several times a week at the gym. She couldn’t understand where she went wrong. It takes more than just healthy eating and going to the […]
There are new guidelines recently about how much exercise an adult needs, and these new guidelines come at the forefront of the pandemic. Exercise is necessary for the well being of the body and the mind and it is recommended that adults get in three days of cardio and two days of strength training each […]
Dehydration hinders our performance, and it leads to fatigue and mood changes. Sever dehydration can have serious health consequences. Proper hydration is important and water is one of the most effective ways to get hydrated and maintain hydration levels. However, drinking a lot of water may decrease the benefit. If you intake large quantities of […]
Healthy choices possible during holidays – The Brewton Standard
While most people pack on pounds during the holidays, it is possible to eat great holiday foods that are also healthy as well. For appetizers instead of eating things like mozzarella sticks or chicken tenders, you can go with unsalted nuts or some whole grain crackers with hummus. For entrees, make sure to trim the […]