Yearly Archives: 2021

seiza
What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

Sitting Seiza: What It Is and How It Can Help

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Walking has many health benefits.
Walking Into Health Walking offers a great variety of health benefits. It may seem too easy to have a big impact on your health, but walking may help you increase your energy, boost your mental health, and protect against heart disease, which will help you live happier, longer life! A […]

Benefits of Walking

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Apple Cider Vinegar
Can apple cider vinegar improve your health? Many people swear by apple cider vinegar for a whole range of health benefits. While more research is needed to investigate some of these claims, there are a few that show promise. Apple Cider Vinegar Before we dive into the potential benefits of […]

Apple Cider Vinegar for Healthy Living

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Exercise provides benefits for depression and mental health.
Matter Over Mind Can exercise impact your mental health? Modern research is revealing that exercise plays an instrumental role in our mental health, especially when it comes to depression. With depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide, experts recommend the use of exercise to help mitigate the issue. Why, […]

How Exercise Impacts Depression

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diabetes
This summer has set record high temperatures across the country. While it’s taking a toll on everyone, people with diabetes are at a special disadvantage. Therefore, it is vital that if you or someone you know have diabetes, to take extra caution over the next few months as the heat […]

Summer Heat and Its Effect on Diabetes Patients

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The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels.
There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

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Alzheimer's and dementia
While they may seem similar, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Dementia is a broad term that refers to symptoms that impact memory, the performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that it gets worse as […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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Icelandic study shows benefits of a shorter workweek
Could a shorter workweek be the future of industries across the world? A new study published in June of 2021 has proven to be an enormous success in demonstrating the benefits of a shortened four-day workweek. Following the results of the Icelandic study, many companies have started implementing the new […]

New Study Reveals Benefit of Shorter Workweek

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