National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – Feb 21-27

Millions of people across the country suffer from eating disorders, which are a grave mental disorder. However, people lack awareness about the condition, with many not seeking treatment and others, even unaware that this is a serious health problem. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is observed every year from February – 21 to 27 to …

Fighting Osteoarthritis – What to Eat to Improve the Condition

A number of lifestyle factors such as diet, weight, exercise, and previous injury can all contribute to the risk of developing osteoarthritis. So making necessary dietary and lifestyle changes can have a great impact on the prevention and management of the disease. In addition to following regular exercise and maintaining good lifestyle habits, the right …

How to Keep Your ‘Healthy’ New Year Resolutions

Many people welcome each New Year with resolutions that will make their life better. New Year resolutions for healthy living generally include things like giving up smoking, losing extra pounds, exercising regularly, healthy eating, or changing sleep patterns for the better, and so on. The problem is that not many of us are successful in …

Study Links Increased Sitting Time to High Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Everybody knows about the role of moderate to vigorous physical activity on a regular basis in maintaining good health. While many studies have reported on the link between cancer prevention and physical activity, none have attempted to explore the link between sitting time and cancer risk. Medical News Today recently reported on a study which …