March 13, 2020
Metabolic syndrome is an interrelated cluster of metabolic problems stemming from lifestyle factors, including poor diet and sedentary behavior. The disorder encompasses chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, elevated blood sugar and obesity. As the syndrome progresses, it...
March 12, 2020
No matter where you live in the world, our global society is constantly on the move. Widespread travel for business and tourism inevitably puts travelers in the crosshairs of viruses and other pathogens, which are then carried across borders and...
February 14, 2020
Depression is one of the most common diseases of our age, affecting upwards of 15 million American adults each year. When confronted with symptoms of depression, many sufferers experience feelings of shame, anxiety and hopelessness. You may wonder why this...
February 14, 2020
It is almost impossible to completely protect yourself from seasonal viruses. With lengthy incubation periods between the time you contract a virus and the time you detect symptoms, it is hard to pinpoint where and when you were exposed. But...
February 12, 2020
A nutrient-dense diet is essential for high physical and cognitive performance, and for optimal physical and emotional health. Nutrients provide building blocks for bones and muscles, enable hormone production to govern numerous metabolic processes, promote a healthy brain and nervous...
February 7, 2020
Stress and anxiety are innate human biochemical responses to perceived danger, ingrained as protective mechanisms to help us fight or flee. Elevated heart rate, a heightened sense of awareness and a surge of adrenaline come in handy when you need...
January 6, 2020
Anyone who has undergone chemotherapy or radiation to treat cancer knows how brutal the side effects can be. While chemo and radiation are used to target cancer cells and keep them from replicating, the therapies cannot distinguish cancer cells from...
January 5, 2020
We all begin the new year with optimism and devout resolutions to make the coming year the best one ever. With the holidays just behind us and plenty of holiday cheer to fuel our hopes and dreams, the coming year...
January 4, 2020
For high achievers aspiring to build a superlative life, there has never been a better time to be alive. Massive advancements in technology in the first two decades of the New Millennium laid the groundwork for unlimited potential in the...
January 2, 2020
It is easy to take your life and your health for granted when all is going well and you enjoy generally good health. Sadly, most of us don’t worry too much about our health until something goes wrong. But by...
