Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
Dads and healthy babies
The dad’s contribution to having a baby has more of an effect than previously thought…
Read MoreHow’s your liver doing?
In light of Dry January, when many people choose to go a month without alcohol or reduce their alcohol consumption, it’s encouraging to know that doing so is good for your liver. Since some liver problems don’t have symptoms and you can’t survive more than a day or two without your liver, it’s smart to…
Read MoreWhat is the ONE thing you can do to improve your health?
The quick answer is … start now. Whatever healthy change you choose to start with, what will make the most difference is to just start! Each person’s situation is different, and sure, we know that we should eat more healthy foods, stop smoking, exercise more, etc.. It could get overwhelming, but there isn’t a rule…
Read MoreSnot? That’s Gross!
Is it ok to pick my nose? While kids might not think about asking this question, adults might wonder if there are downsides to picking one’s nose, besides the social stigma. For that matter, is it ok to eat boogers?! It is actually not a good idea to try to pry snot out of one’s…
Read MoreFiber — what’s the big deal?
Fiber — what’s the big deal? Fiber, a natural component of plant-based foods, is a type of carbohydrate that our bodies can’t digest or absorb, what used to be referred to as “roughage”. It slows down digestion and helps to pass food waste more efficiently through the body, promoting bowel regularity. It is found mainly…
Read MoreHealthy Skin Habits
Taking care of our skin We know that not smoking, using sunscreen, drinking plenty of water, and eating a good diet are ways to help reduce premature skin aging. We can start doing these things anytime because the body benefits from healthy lifestyle changes at any age. Studies in the last decade also point to…
Read MoreBack to Basics: Nutrition
“You are what you eat” As the adage goes. It makes sense since food and liquids provide our bodies with the necessary vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, and energy to maintain health. Our digestive system breaks down nutrients so that they can be carried via the bloodstream to all the cells that need them. So…
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