Health
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...
Health · 01. May 2024
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into healthcare has sparked a revolution, bringing about unprecedented advancements and innovations. One of the most impactful areas where AI/ML has made its mark is in virtual personal training, offering a wealth of opportunities for both healthcare professionals and patients alike.
Health · 01. February 2024
Maintaining good brain health is essential for optimal functioning and overall well-being. While numerous factors contribute to brain health, adopting healthy habits plays a crucial role. In this article, we will explore the relationship between brain health and good habits, with a focus on exercise. Discover how incorporating exercise into your routine can enhance cognitive function and learn about other healthy habits that promote brain health.
Health · 01. March 2023
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many countries, but there is still a lot you can do to prevent getting sick because of a lack of health care. Making time to take care of your heart should be practiced daily and it can be as easy as everything you do in a typical day. Giving your heart all the love t deserves on a daily basis should be at the top of your priorities. Find below some tips/tricks examples of how to easily take care of your heart.
Health · 01. December 2022
Mary L. Gavin (2018) remarks that preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together. Helping kids lead healthy lifestyles begins with parents who lead by example. There are more and more women getting incorporated into the world of work. Lifestyle has become very hectic for both men and women, not being able to reach out everywhere. As a result, parents do not spend enough quality time with their children. A...
Health · 01. June 2022
As the cases of the virus causing Monkeypox are expanding across the world and the scientific community still trying to understand what the cause might be, the current situation is raising concerns while bringing up the memories of early Coronavirus days. Although the World Health Organization says that Monkeypox is not likely to cause another pandemic, since a) it is not a recently discovered new virus, and b) it is not spreading at the same speed as COVID-19, you might be wondering ... how...
Health · 15. April 2022
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.
Health · 15. March 2022
Every parent wants the best healthy and happy lifestyle for their kids. We are certain to this point that every family benefits from adopting healthy habits. As a parent, it’s our responsibility to set an example of a happy and healthy lifestyle as children look up to us, if we will have a habit of consuming junk food, same the kid will do.
Health · 15. November 2021
How your body and mind understand the states of "emergency" Stress and weight gain are related to each other, like "cousins". In the first part of this series, we explored a very common psychological reaction to stress – emotional eating. Now, we dive into a physical response, triggered by the hormone cortisol.