by mg_user | Nov 20, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, bringing with it lots of decadent foods. Even the most stringent dieters tend to slip around this time of year. And when you factor in all the additional stress, which causes your cortisol levels to rise and...
by mg_user | Nov 14, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Chronic diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis, diabetes, COPD, heart disease, and osteoporosis (just to name a few), are the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S, responsible for seven out of every 10 deaths in the U.S. Approximately 133 million Americans...
by mg_user | Nov 13, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Type 2 diabetes is slowly becoming an American epidemic. It is estimated that 30 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, including a stunning 25 percent of people over the age of 65. Type 2 diabetes can be a deadly diagnosis unless you follow doctor’s...
by mg_user | Sep 19, 2018 | Health & Wellness
Aging is one of the inevitabilities of life; it’s unavoidable. Over the years, our bodies begin to change both physically, and psychologically—where in many cases, it can be frustrating and debilitating. However, as September is Healthy Aging Month, we will examine...
by mg_user | Aug 23, 2018 | Health & Wellness
August is National Immunization Month—an annual observance to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages, as it is an ideal time for families to ensure their loved ones are protected from serious illnesses for the upcoming year. As you age, you’re...
by mg_user | Jul 19, 2018 | Health & Wellness
You may have used the phrase “use it or lose it” to describe muscles and the work needed to keep them strong. While this is true, your muscles aren’t the only body parts that abide by that motto—your brain does too. While the brain is an organ—the most complex in the...
