Health & Wellness Articles

National Women’s Health Week encourages millions of women to make their health a priority and take steps to improve it. The 20th annual National Women’s Health Week starts on May 12, which is Mother’s Day, and is observed through May 18, 2019. The week serves as a reminder for women to build positive health habits …

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Since 1983, the month of May has been observed as the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by the President’s Council on Fitness. This occasion is considered an opportunity to spread awareness on healthy lifestyles among all Americans and improve their quality of life. For 2019, this month’s theme is #MoveInMay. Engaging in physical activities …

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While being overweight is a common problem, there is a community concerned about gaining weight. The reasons for excessive weight loss are poor appetite, nausea, eating disorders, surgery, or illness. Being underweight means you are not getting the calories you need. If you are looking to gain weight, you should understand that simply eating anything …

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated May 5th as World Hand Hygiene Day, to raise awareness about hand hygiene and how clean hands can prevent the spread of infections in more ways than we think. This year’s theme is ” Clean care for all – it’s in your hands “, and the focus will be on the …

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When the season changes from winter to spring, people experience changes such as an oily scalp, a decrease in hair volume due to higher temperatures, and more.  It is critical to adjust your hair regimen to the changes in the weather and climate. Spring is considered a good season to nourish your hair and care …

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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women. It is also reported that about half of Americans (47% ) have at least one of these three risk factors – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, …

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“You have to exercise, or at some point you’ll just break down.” – Barack Obama According to a study published in ResearchGate, lack of exercise is a primary cause of most chronic diseases. Experts say that physical inactivity is as deadly as smoking. However, this doesn’t mean that you need to join a gym or …

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Summer is when people spend most of their time outdoors, especially soaking up the sun on the beach. For women, being beach-ready means a perfect bikini body, while men aspire to get a chiseled physique. But these goals cannot be achieved overnight – you need to start your fitness plan well in advance of summer and …

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Factors such as hormonal changes, age and smoking put women at a higher risk for visual impairment and blindness. Each year, April month is observed as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Sponsored by Prevent Blindness, America, the initiative aims to educate women about the steps they can take to help stop vision loss. Prevent …

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Aging is a natural process and you can’t prevent its happening, but with proper planning and care you can age gracefully. In fact, you can experience more happiness, more success and get even better with age and experience. Taking care of your mind, body, and health is important for graceful aging and there are many …

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