Building healthy bones is extremely important. Minerals are incorporated into your bones during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Once you reach 30 years of age, you have achieved peak bone mass. If enough bone mass is not created during this time or bone loss occurs later in life, you have an increased risk of developing fragile bones that break easily. […]
If you have osteoarthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activities can improve your arthritis symptoms. Joint-friendly activities are low-impact and put less stress on the body, reducing the risk of injury. How to stay active safely with OA? Learn how you can safely exercise and enjoy the benefits of increased physical activity with these S.M.A.R.T. tips. Start low, […]
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic joint condition. OA is also called wear-and-tear arthritis or degenerative arthritis. A joint is where two bones come together. Cartilage is the protective tissue that covers the ends of the bones. With OA, this cartilage breaks down, causing the bones within the joint to rub together. This can cause pain, […]
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. The joint damage that RA causes usually happens on both sides of the body. So, if a joint is affected in one of your arms or legs, the same joint in the other […]
When you are struggling with depression, it can feel a bit overwhelming to think about eating the right foods. One of the most overlooked aspects of mental health is nutrition. Making small changes in your diet may help to decrease your symptoms and have a positive effect on your life. Coffee A kick of caffeine […]
Calcium is one of the essential minerals that the human body needs for maintaining healthy bones. The main foods rich in calcium are dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt. Many non-dairy sources are also high in this mineral, such as seafood, leafy greens and legumes. Seeds Seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses. Some are high in calcium, including poppy, sesame and chia […]
The liver is a key player in your body's digestive system. Everything you eat or drink, including medicine, passes through it. You need to treat it right so it can stay healthy and do its job. Here are 12 tips to help you achieve liver wellness. Maintain Healthy Weight If you’re obese or even somewhat overweight, you’re […]
Oats are a whole grain cereal that are a great source of fiber especially beta glucan (a form of soluble dietary fiber that's strongly linked to improving cholesterol levels and boosting heart health) and also rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Due to its many benefits, such as lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, oats have […]
High blood pressure is affecting millions of people in India and this number is on an alarming rise. An article published in the “Journal of human hypertension” (1) in Sept 2018 reports that 207 million persons (men 112 million, women 95 million) have hypertension in India and Indian states with greater urbanization, human development and […]
Wishing Happy Mother’s Day to all the super moms out there watching over us from the eyes on the back of their heads! Isn’t it a pity that sometimes they miss seeing glaring warnings for their own health despite those extra set of eyes!? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy […]
