Book lovers have vouched for the immense benefits of reading for centuries, but nothing seems convincing to those who find reading to be a task. After learning about the scientific benefits of reading for mental health, whether you are a non-reader or someone who finds reading a chore, you will realize the benefits. Here are …
As the days get colder and the wintry chill sets in, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets and binge-watching movies or just glued to our screens. As we become less active, our mental health can also suffer. If you’re also someone who feels down most winters, it could probably …
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Pet insurance has multiple benefits for both owners and the pets they love. Getty Images/iStockphoto For most financial products and services, it pays to do your research. This is especially true in insurance. By familiarizing yourself with a specific type of insurance, you can improve your chances of getting a lower rate. You can also …
Jhe term “functional basic training” is often used and can mean many different things. Some programs literally mimic everyday activities. Then there are diets that focus only on “anti-rotation”. And of course, there’s the CrossFit-style facelift. With so many variations, it can be difficult to understand what Functional Basic Training really is. But the key …
YOU MAY BE familiar with sources of vitamin C (eat your oranges and peppers, people), but unless you’re a nutrition geek, we’re going to go on and assume you might not be able to tick foods so quickly rich in vitamin K. No more! “Vitamin K is an essential vitamin in our diet and performs …
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Excess adiposity, insulin resistance and leptin resistance are a trio to avoid (or improve). Obesity reduces insulin sensitivity12 overtime. This insulin resistance makes us less metabolically flexible, making it difficult to burn fat and calories. And insulin resistance fuels leptin resistance, further exacerbating fat metabolism and regulation. Family physician Bindiya Gandhi, MD, has previously explained …
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Seasonal fruits and vegetables pack a lot of nutritional content: everything from vitamins to minerals, and more. In the winter, vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes provide much, but not all, of what our bodies need to function. Enter the flax seeds. One of the oldest crops in the world, flaxseed is packed with nutritional …
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Seasonal fruits and vegetables pack a lot of nutritional content: everything from vitamins to minerals, and more. In the winter, vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes provide much, but not all, of what our bodies need to function. Enter the flax seeds. One of the oldest crops in the world, flaxseed is packed with nutritional …
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“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote”} }”> The prospect of cycling can be difficult at this time of year. For most of us in the northern hemisphere, temperatures have dropped, seasons have changed, and there may even be snow on the ground. Luckily, virtual cycling platforms like Zwift can keep us …
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HHoliday tradition says it’s better not to pout, better not cry. But that’s all some of us want to do during the holiday season, when the pressure to be festive is so intense that anyone who doesn’t comply risks being declared grumpy or Scrooge. There are many reasons why one might not like vacations, including …
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