Everyone has a smartphone now, and they also have access to an internet connection. We use our smartphones for literally everything we need: from simply texting to ordering food online and making online payments. This means that most of the hours of our days are spent on our smartphones, even when we are doing non-work-related stuff. This can have a detrimental effect on…
Cold therapy, often termed cryotherapy, is more than just an icy encounter. Looking closer at the world of wellness, it has become a favorite for many. What Is Cold Therapy? It is a therapeutic technique that involves the application of cold temperatures to the body for various health benefits. This technique has been used for centuries to treat a range of medical conditions,…
Your immune system can fight off whatever is thrown at it, such as colds or other common ailments if your body is well-rested. Sleep deprivation can even lead to heart problems such as high blood pressure. Lack of sleep causes your body to release cortisol, a stress hormone that causes your heart to work harder that can cause heart attacks. If you sleep…
It's easy for mental health to suffer when life is busy. Between work, family, a social life, and hobbies, you’ve got enough on your plate. Adding one more thing to the list, such as your mental wellness, might feel like the last thing you want to do. One in five American adults experienced some form of mental illness in 2019. Clearly, the effects…
If you are like most people, you envision growing old and grey while still in good health. Unfortunately, this doesn't just happen. People that tend to live longer and who feel they have lived happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives, for the most part, tend to take specific actions early on in life that make this possible. Here are a few lessons on how…
Our average lifespan has increased dramatically over the last few decades. So, it has become very important to be healthy in the later parts of our lives. Here are a few health tips seniors need to follow if they want to live a long and healthy life: Stay physically active even after retirement Staying active and performing even simple activities on a daily…
Have you been sleeping poorly? There's a good chance you have been if you're reading this article. The good news is there is something you can do about it. It all comes down to your circadian rhythm. This is your biological clock that controls the cycle of your day, including how much - or how little - sleep you get each night. If…
Nothing can replace several hours of high-quality sleep. If you didn’t get enough sleep for days or even months, it is highly likely that you woke up with a headache, feeling crankier than ever and less motivated to work or even socialize. It’s not a big deal if you mess with your sleep schedule once in a few months, because it won’t affect…