Women can get overly excited over the news of a pregnancy. After that comes a long list of dos and don’ts to make sure you and your baby stay healthy. Here are some simple tips for pregnant women. Prenatal care Prenatal care can help your health care provider monitor your pregnancy, and your baby’s development, […]

For most of us, eating right, exercising, and getting enough rest can be a daily challenge. For travelers, these tasks may even be more difficult to accomplish: a complete meal can be hard to come by, stress and anxiety can ruin sleep, and the busy schedule can disrupt the exercise schedule. Whether you travel by […]

Can’t keep your eyes open at the office? Don’t take that extra cup of coffee, try exercise instead. Your desk space may be enough to let you perform exercises that help boost your energy and keep sleepiness away. Performing exercises in your work area at least once every hour gives great benefits including burning off […]

An unhealthy diet made up mostly of junk foods can lead to short- and long-term health problems. If you frequent fast food restaurants, vending machines, and convenience stores, chances are your diet will be high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium, and won’t have enough vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A typical diet of sweets, fats, […]

Our digestive tracts hold naturally occurring bacteria that are beneficial to our health. Known as probiotics, these microorganisms are found in fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles. The following are some of the reasons why adding probiotics to your diet is a very good idea. Promote balance of healthy bacteria A healthy balance […]

Health experts agree that sitting for long periods of time is dangerous. Our bodies are not designed to hold the same position for eight or nine hours a day. Sitting for too long is linked to cancer, blood clots, and obesity as it interferes with circulation and metabolic functions. Unfortunately, we still live in a world […]

Pertussis,  or more commonly known as whooping cough, is recently reported to be plaguing a number of states including Washington, Wisconsin , New York, Minnesota and Arizona. Almost 18,000 cases had already been reported. This makes it the highest since 1959. Out of this number, nine had already died. Whooping cough not only affects children […]

Getting health insurance coverage can be difficult if you are self-employed. Without an employer shouldering a portion of your healthcare, costs can be expensive. Your premium rates might also be higher compared to those who are employed. If you are self-employed, you must learn how to choose the proper health insurance plan for you and […]

Almost all of us enjoy a good barbecue, especially during the summer. We love preparing and eating grilled food whether it’s burger, chicken, or ribs. However, these foods may be high in fat, salt, and sugar. The grilling process can also add carcinogenic substances to the food. Here are some tips to reduce barbecue risks. […]

Summer is a great time to start and establish an exercise routine. We all know the many benefits of exercise but most of us can barely keep up with it. An effective exercise regimen combines aerobics, weight training, and stretching to be fully effective. The following are tips on how to start your workout schedule. […]