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There’s no easy way to say this, but America’s healthcare system is in a crisis. It’s estimated that over 27 million people are without health insurance, and those who do have it often pay sky-high premiums for sub-par care. To further exacerbate the situation,...

The holiday season is coming to a close and a brand new year is upon us. The new year is a perfect time to reflect on the past year and to start creating new goals for the upcoming months. Many people decide to make New Year’s resolutions at this time every year and...

When you think of meditation, you may think of a yogi sitting in a crossed legged pose with their palms facing up on each knee. While this is a popular meditation position, the truth is that meditation can be done while sitting, laying down, standing and even walking!...

The topic of aging and sexual health is frequently considered a taboo subject. Oftentimes, people don’t want to consider the fact that they are getting older and confront the changes that accompany that fact. The truth is, the more education we have on the topic of...

Our gut has more influence on our overall health and well-being than you might think. Sometimes referred to as the “second brain”, the gut is responsible for many symptoms in the body; energy levels, mood, cognitive function and endurance are all impacted by the...

Our body is naturally created to fight off infections and illnesses through our immune system. Our immune system is a complex network of proteins and cells that keep a record of every germ it has defeated. If a germ that has already been pushed out of your body comes...

The steps you take after a workout can be just as important as the workout itself. When you work out, you create tiny tears in your muscles; as your body repairs them, they grow stronger. So after your workout, your body sends oxygenated blood and good nutrition to...

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and...

The phrase anti-aging has been seen more in the news and the media recently and will no doubt continue to be prominent in the years to come. So, what does it mean? Anti – aging is a multifaceted concept that combines the science of aesthetics, nutrition, hormones,...

As the generation Xers are approaching late middle age, many of them are asking the same question: how do we continue to maintain an active life style and age without getting old? The issues of the middle age are universal. The weight doesn’t come off as easily, the...