How To Exercise While Traveling
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute Traveling and fitness might not always seem like the best of pals. While one is tempting you with bubbling Indian curries and lazy days on Greek beaches, the other is encouraging an early morning hike or a workout. Adding to that is the way travel can disrupt our […]
5 Ways To Stop Wasting Time
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute We all waste time- every single one of us. Whether you’re managing a demanding career, caring for your family, or simply trying to fit everything into your day, it’s easy to lose time to distractions, interruptions, and habits you don’t even realize are consuming your attention. The goal […]
Why Comprehensive Health Assessments Go Beyond Standard Blood Tests
Routine blood tests are an important part of monitoring health, but they represent only one piece of a much larger picture. A standard blood panel may provide useful information about cholesterol, blood sugar, blood cells, kidney function, and other common markers. However, comprehensive health assessments can look beyond these basic measurements to explore patterns involving […]
Understanding the Link Between Insulin Resistance and Cancer
Insulin resistance is commonly discussed in relation to blood sugar, metabolic health, and type 2 diabetes, but researchers are also studying how it may relate to cancer risk and the environment in which certain cancers develop. Insulin is a hormone that helps cells use glucose for energy, and when cells become less responsive to insulin, […]
5 Important Coping Skills For Stressful Situations
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute Stress. It happens to everyone at some time or another. We get stressed about our work, our relationships, our finances, our health, our family, and just about anything else that isn’t going exactly the way we want it to or as we had planned. I’ve yet to meet […]
Why Rest Days Are Just As Important As Your Workouts
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 5 Minutes Strength and power are gained when the body is at rest. After putting the body under high levels of stress by lifting weights, pounding the pavement, or cranking out burpees, optimal progress occurs during the body’s recovery time. Many avid exercisers think of recovery days as lazy or […]
The Essentials Of Cooking For One
Est. Reading Time: 3 Minutes Are you tired of eating the same leftovers because you keep cooking recipes that serve a family of four? Cooking for one can feel challenging at first. If you’re tired of eating the same leftovers because recipes always seem to serve a family of four, you’re not alone. Many people […]
Being Your Own Best Doctor In Your 20s
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute My final reminder in most medical communications is: “Remember, you are your own best doctor.” This means taking ownership of your health goals while also understanding that any professional health care meetings should be two-way communication. Autonomy One principal tenant of medical ethics is “Autonomy.” We’re in charge […]
Loneliness Predicts Mortality Risk Via The Erosion of Purpose in Life
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute Loneliness has long been linked with poorer health and a higher risk of premature death. New research suggests that one reason may be the gradual erosion of a person’s sense of purpose. In a study of more than 8,000 U.S. adults, researchers found that purpose in life accounted […]
Managing Decision Fatigue
Shorter Version Est. Reading Time: 1 Minute Every morning, you wake up and face dozens of daily tasks, choices, and decisions. There are never-ending to-do lists, personal errands to run, money situations to deal with, food and wardrobe selections, and business or career next steps to consider. So is it any wonder that by late […]