Most of us know cortisol as the “stress hormone,” but it’s far more complex—and far more vital—than its reputation suggests. Cortisol helps you wake up in the morning, think clearly under pressure, and maintain stable blood sugar levels. The problem arises when chronic stress or poor sleep patterns cause cortisol to rise and fall at […]
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Have trouble adjusting to the time change? The spring-forward time change can reveal underlying health conditions or an unbalanced lifestyle. For many people, the Spring Forward time change came and went, without much effect on them. But for others, the time change can be a very difficult time, and even after the usual 1-7 day
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Have you heard of functional foods? You may have heard of the term ‘functional foods’ in recent years or months. With the rising trends in healthy living and healthy eating, consuming foods intentionally for their nutritional value has become more popular. Functional foods take this a step further – these are foods that people consume
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We know that sleep is vital for survival – humans require sleep in order to sustain life. But it goes a step further than pure survival. Good sleep is required for good health. It’s not just THAT we sleep that matters. How much we sleep and that our sleep is of good quality matters greatly.
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day. A day to create awareness about mental health, providing education on mental health, and assisting in standing against the typical stigma in society relating to mental illness. In most previous generations, mental health was a topic that was both unknown and feared, and many people suffered as
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Feeling tired? Not getting quality sleep can impact your lifestyle and overall health. According to the CDC, adults need at least 7 hours of sleep per night for the best health and wellbeing. However, at least 30% of adults report sleeping less than 7 hours per 24-hour period. Harvard Health explains, “Sleep serves to “restore”
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Feeling tired? Not getting quality sleep can have huge effects on your lifestyle and health. If you’d like to avoid pharmaceutical sleep aids, try practicing more natural sleep habits to enjoy more effective rest and sweeter dreams. Health Benefits of Quality Sleep Harvard Health explains, “Sleep serves to “restore” what is lost in
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Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to a person’s overall health. Not getting enough sleep is associated with a number of health problems, including an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. It is important to understand just how vital sleep is, and how to identify if you’re sleep deprived.
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When most people are asked about the keys to getting a good night’s sleep, most will answer that the most important factors are what time you turn in for the night and what time you have to wake up the next day. What many people don’t realize is how the food and beverages you consume
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A Hormonal Imbalance Can Be Something to Lose Sleep Over Poor sleep habits can negatively affect almost every aspect of a person’s life. The body needs time during the night to repair itself. Without that rest, a person is more vulnerable to physical and mental stress, which increases their risk for chronic health problems. According
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