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Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms your body uses to let you know you’re not eating enough. Stress, busy schedules, illness, sadness and the hustle and bustle of everyday life can take a toll on us. More specifically, our appetites and the way our bodies regulate hunger. This can often lead to us not eating enough. Additionally, many people who pursue weight loss often end up unintentionally undereating or limiting themselves from achieving that goal. Whatever the cause, not eating enough food and depriving your body of important nutrients can manifest itself in ways that wreak havoc on your…
Losing weight doesn’t get much easier! Walking doesn’t get enough credit for its health benefits. In fact, walking may be the world’s first workout, making it essential for starting an exercise routine. Making the decision to lose weight with the 30-day Walking off The Pounds Challenge can be the perfect gateway to running, HIITTabata, and a host of other exercise routines that will allow you to build the body you want. If you’ve decided to take on the 30-day Walking off The Pounds Challenge, you’ve got a nice mix of slow walking and cardio, which will give your muscles plenty…
Angela M. Du Bois, a retired software auditor in Durham, North Carolina, didn’t want to replace the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. He wasn’t worried as the Dec. 7 deadline approached to choose another of the private health insurance alternatives to original Medicare. But then something caught her eye: When she went to her doctor last month, she learned that the doctor and the hospital where she works won’t accept her insurance next year. Faced with either finding a new doctor or finding a new plan, Du Bois said the decision was easy. “I stay with her because she knows…
What are the effects of the ketogenic diet on nutrient adequacy, gut flora, and heart disease risk? Given decades of experience using ketogenic diets to treat some cases of pediatric epilepsy, a body of safety data has accumulated. Nutrient deficiencies seem to be the obvious issue. Inadequate intake of 17 micronutrients, vitamins and minerals has been documented in strict keto dieters, as you can see in the chart below and at 0:14 in my video Are keto diets safe? Dieting is a particularly important time to make sure you meet all your essential nutrient needs, as you may be taking…
It’s the middle of December and I feel like I’m running on fumes. There is so much to do…and so little daylight. I’m usually most productive in the morning, bouncing out of bed when the sun comes up. But in the winter, you’ll find me hitting snooze and then rolling out of bed, skipping my workout in the process. The real struggle is at night when my body is ready for bed at 6pm because it’s more like 10pm. Doing anything is almost impossible because if I sit, I fall asleep. If you feel the same, let’s make some changes.…
The use of artificial intelligence enables women at high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammograms so that the cancer can be detected earlier. An international research team led by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden can now show that the method is effective in several European countries. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. An artificial intelligence-based risk model for evaluating mammographic images is able to identify women at high risk of breast cancer who may need additional tests to improve early detection. After testing the method on more than 8,500 women in Italy,…
I recently had a blast watching ‘Gilmore Girls’ and I have to say it struck a chord with me. The show beautifully captures the journey of a single mother, Lorelai Gilmore, and her daughter, Rory, as they navigate each of life’s challenges with pure love and a strong mother-daughter bond. Gilmore Girls is American comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and stars Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Blendel (Rory Gilmore). This show follows the life of a 30-year-old single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her intellectual teenage daughter Rory Gilmore. 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch Gilmore Girls I…
It’s red, inflamed, and ugly—how do you soothe a raw nose? We’re in the middle of cold and flu season, which means many of us are dealing with this problem now or will be dealing with it soon. You can try to cover it up with makeup, but in the meantime, we have some tips to help you heal that irritated skin. What causes a runny nose? When you blow your nose repeatedly, it usually leads to a raw, sore and red nose. Every time you use a tissue, rub the skin of your nose. Over time, this causes that…
By Dr. Josh Health As a urologist, I get asked a lot about sex by my patients and friends. Actually, I get more questions about sex than I do about peeing. Some of these questions are simple, while some can be specific and complex. While I wish I could say I have the answer to every question I get, that’s simply not the case. Even as a sexual health specialist, I am constantly learning. I learn from my colleagues and I learn from my patients. I am lucky to have such an avenue to share my knowledge. What follows is…
Are you currently taking or thinking about starting a weight loss injection like Ozempic? From what we have learned from our customers who have been prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, it helps calm food noise and reduces mindless eating. But as we all know (er, we should know), losing weight does not equal health or feeling better. Maintaining a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle is a non-negotiable while taking Ozempic, and working with a registered dietitian at Nutrition Awareness can help. Here are 5 reasons why you should see a dietitian while taking a weight loss injection. We dive even…