Keeping the area you live and work in clean can help reduce the risk of infections from bacteria that lingers on surfaces. You will want to reduce the risk of bacteria on surfaces by maintaining a clean environment. You can keep things clean by spraying the entire surface with disinfectant and allowing it to take effect […]

We don’t often consider that vitamins, or lack of vitamins and minerals are the cause of our depressed mood. There is a major link though, between the vitamins that you are taking in and how your body is processing them and the way your mind and body feel. A lack of B vitamins can cause […]

In order to have a healthy pregnancy you will want to do what we all know to be healthy, and that is to eat healthy and to exercise. But, there are a couple other things you can do. Even if you are eating healthy it’s hard to know what nutrients you are lacking, so make […]

Technology is already helping us to live better and more healthy lives. There are apps that help you get into shape that you can install right on your phone! They will assist you with what you need to do for your health goals and monitor what you are doing to help yourself. Technology is even […]

While the rest of the world is figuring out how to navigate this new world of social distancing, seniors are having a much harder time since they are the most at risk. They are often isolated because of the new social distancing guidelines and this can often affect their mental health in a lot of ways. Seniors […]

If you live a normally healthy lifestyle, there is no reason why anything should change if you are in a city that has a ‘shelter in place’ order. In some cases, being home could be beneficial as you find yourself eating healthier by avoiding dining out. You can even make your own garden which is […]

What you eat and drink matters as far as how well your body functions. Too many sugary or other harsh substances, like alcohol, can disrupt your immune system. Cutting back on these types of things can help your immune system function a lot better. Vitamin C is an essential vitamin to a strong immune system, but […]

Hydration should be a simple concept: you should drink as much water as you need. However, it can be more complicated for athletes, and different people are saying different things about how athletes should hydrate. Hydration is necessary for a properly functioning body. A good rule of thumb is to follow your body and drink […]

Everyone knows that you should drink a lot of water, because your body is made up of 60% water and you lose a lot every day from sweating to maintain your body heat. Drinking that much water can seem like a chore, but you should figure out how much water you actually need to drink. […]

Given the importance of hydration to the human body, water should be thought of as a nutrient. Water helps our brains with memory, concentration and cognition. It also can help with weight loss, increasing metabolism and suppressing appetite. The kidney and liver functions of removing waste from our bodies can only be performed if we […]