Macronutrients–proteins, fats, and carbohydrates–are most people’s primary focus when planning a healthy diet. These categories do provide a quick and easy breakdown of different foods and help people plan a healthy diet. But they’re not the whole story....
What’s one of the most important and yet most invisible parts of your body? Your skeleton. Your bones act as a framework for your body, allowing you to move and even to stand upright. Naturally, your bone health requires the same care you’d give to any other aspect of...
What do most of us do when sleepiness strikes in the middle of the day? If we’re in a conducive situation, we may sneak off to the couch or bed for a quick power nap. Plenty of adults find a brief period of sleep to be just what they need to get back into a busy day....
You’ve likely heard about the ideal vital signs–heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure, etc. for someone your age and build–but may not know how to keep track of these signs yourself. Some require equipment not everyone has. However, your pulse and...
About 13% of jobs in 2016 were classified as sedentary, meaning they required virtually no physical labor or movement. Sitting down for work all day might sound relaxing and easy. However, remaining seated and relatively motionless for too long can take a toll on...
To some extent, we all deal with perfectionism. Maybe we’ve set too high standards for ourselves or someone else, or we’re struggling to live up to someone else’s expectations. This can be challenging enough in settings like work or school. But when it comes to your...
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