It was clear from the beginning of the pandemic that individuals who are obese and contracted Covid-19, were at a greater risk for severe illness increasing their chance of ending up in the ICU on a ventilator. Now, a recent study confirms this finding that patients with the virus, who...
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No one doubts the vast benefits of adequate sleep. It’s your body’s time to restore and recharge, playing a key role in nearly all aspects of physical health. For example, sleep helps support healthy brain function and important aspects of your metabolism such as controlling appetite and...
Going gluten-free has been all the rage for quite some time primarily because of the perceived notion it can induce weight loss. The funny thing is a gluten-free diet was never meant to be a weight loss diet. A gluten-free diet is a specialized way of eating for people with celiac...
Women approaching menopause may wonder if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will be necessary or right for them. At one time, estrogen HRT was routinely used to treat menopausal symptoms believing it had a protective effect on women’s long-term health. In past years, it was not uncommon...
As humans, we are sexual beings. We need and require loving close contact and intimacy with our partner in order to foster trust, caring, and acceptance allowing us to feel safe to share our innermost thoughts and feelings. And that’s why sexuality is a gift to be nurtured and enjoyed...