Planning for Healthy Living

On February 21, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

It is very important for us to come up with plans to live a healthier lifestyle. For example, it’s essential for us to improve our diet and start adding vegetables and fruits. We also need to start implementing exercise such a walking, running or dance. Stress directly affects both our mental and physical health, so […]

 

5 Ways to Maintain a Healthier Lifestyle – Branford Hall Career Institute

On February 19, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

There are many things that we can do as humans to improve our health. First, we must start adding fruits and vegetables to our diet. These have antioxidants and vitamins in them that help us fight diseases and boost our immune system. Drinking water is a great way to improve brain function and control your […]

 

It’s not as costly to eat healthy as you might… – Arlington Times

On February 17, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

A common misconception that many people have when they think about healthy eating is that it will cost a lot of money. That is false and there are many ways you can eat healthier without spending too much. First, you can actually save money by drinking water instead of things like soda and juice. Many […]

 

14 Overlooked Benefits of Drinking Water

On February 15, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

Drinking water is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your health. Water can actually increase your brain power and help you concentrate and focus better. Water also helps you lose weight as it helps you feel more full and is a better option than sugary drinks and soda. Water can also […]

 

6 Amazing Benefits of Drinking Water

On February 13, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

Drinking plenty of water is good for health in a number of way, it’s also good for the brain’s health. Cognitive function is increased when the body is getting plenty of water. Your brain is mostly made up of water so it helps to have plenty of water in order to keep it functioning properly. For […]

 

Benefits of physical exercise outweigh alternatives – Crow River Media

On February 11, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

Physical exercise has a ton of benefits that include lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. However, exercise not only benefits the body, it also can benefit the mind by causing better sleep. It can also help boost your metabolism and ease stress. There are also a bunch of trainers that suggest physical […]

 

Cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water ‘exceed safe limit in 9 EU countries’ – The Sun

On February 9, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

In the United Kingdom, over 1300 people are getting bladder cancer each year because of chemicals in their tap water. Trihalomethanes are the issue in the tap water as they are created because of chlorination. Many countries in the European union are struggling with this and exceeding the safe limit of THMs like Italy and […]

 

How exercise changed our lives – BBC News

On February 7, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

Jeanette and Steven Hanna were the fattest parents at their son’s school. They felt like people were making fun of them and their son so they decided to lose weight. Steven weighed over 20 stone (280 pounds) and Jeanette weighed over 17 stones (238 pounds) in 2009 when they decided to make a change. They […]

 

HEALTHY LIVING: 5 superfoods for immune health – Meriden Record-Journal

On February 5, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

In order to live a healthier lifestyle and implement a healthy diet, people need to start adding superfoods to their diet. Berries are great antioxidant sources and nuts have calcium, zinc and iron which have many vitamins and minerals. Flax and chia seeds are great ways to get fiber and omega 3s into our diet. Garlic […]

 

Living to 100 and beyond: the right genes plus a healthy lifestyle

On February 3, 2020, in Commentary, by Erik

If humans want any chance at living to age 100, they need to have the right genes but they also need to live a healthy life. For example, not smoking and being active on a daily basis can boost the length of their life. It’s also important to eat a healthy diet so that you […]