Health · 01. January 2025
In recent years, mindfulness has become a buzzword in the health and wellness industry. It refers to the practice of paying attention to the present moment with non-judgmental awareness. Practicing mindfulness can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and even aid in weight loss and maintenance.
Health · 01. December 2024
Just because you are getting older does not mean you will have to face medical conditions or have a poor quality of life. What is important is to know how to age healthily. Aging well and gracefully does not mean that you will look like a teen or in your 20s but you will live with some fewer wrinkles and sagging.
Fitness · 02. November 2024
Life was always unpredictable. The COVID-19 pandemic only made this volatility much more palpable. Around the world, more people have become health-conscious to alleviate the dangers of stressful jobs and toxic relationships. Exercise gives you a sustainable high due to its release of endorphins. No wonder it feels immensely demoralizing when a sudden illness or accident ravages your rigorous fitness routine. Thankfully, many people can eventually get back to exercising – at least to some...
Health · 02. November 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically transformed our world, affecting nearly every country. By May 2, 2023, the virus had claimed over 6.86 million lives globally, with the United States suffering more than a million deaths. As cases surged, countries, communities, and individuals joined to fight an invisible enemy. The response to this global crisis was multifaceted, involving government action, public cooperation, healthcare innovation, and adaptability in daily life. This article explores the...
Health · 01. November 2024
The magic of sleeping and resting There is a fear of giving the body too much rest and sleep, feeling this is wrong for the body and will make it lazy. Nevertheless, ghrelin is closely related to hunger, while leptin connects to the feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Lack of sleep has found to increase ghrelin levels, leading to the necessity to eat. But, what are ghrelin and leptin? Leptin, a hormone made by our fat cells, minimizes our appetite. Ghrelin, on the other hand, is a hormone...
Motivation · 01. October 2024
Just as there is no single diet designed for all of us; there is not a specific or right way to exercise and train our body. However, many people enjoy their training with a certain type of music in the background, helping them feel motivated and wanting to give more of themselves. Music creates a "rhythm response" says Scientific American.
Weight loss · 01. September 2024
Losing weight by sticking to a conventional diet and/or exercise plan can be tricky and take quite a long time. The good news is that there are a few tips that can really help you through this complicated weight loss process as well as keep you away from gaining weight in the future.
Weight loss · 01. August 2024
Controlling the appetite is the key to long-term weight loss and maintenance. The reason behind this is that to lose weight, we generally have to reduce our daily calorie intake. But, unfortunately, no-expert-advised weight loss diets can often increase appetite and even produce a severe hunger body response which might impede weight loss. In this article you can find a list of pretty useful tricks intended to dramatically reduce excessive hunger and appetite:
Weight loss · 01. July 2024
The right amount of body fat is necessary for the proper functioning of the human body. However, carrying too much body fat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and cancer, and having a small amount of body fat can also be risky. The general body fat % guidelines for men are: essential (2% to 5%), healthy (2% to 24%), and obese (more than 25%). For women, essential (10% to 13%), healthy (10% to 31%), and obese (more than 32%). In other words, there...
Fitness · 01. June 2024
Combining cardiovascular exercise with weight training is a popular fitness approach that can provide a wide range of health benefits. This type of training is often referred to as "cardiovascular weight training" or "circuit training." The science behind combining cardio with weight training is based on the principle of "metabolic conditioning". This refers to the ability of the body to efficiently use energy during exercise. When you perform a combination of cardiovascular and weight training...