Health & Wellness Blog

The average American spends approximately 7 hours a day in front of a screen and Gen Z averages closer to 9 hours a day, according to data from DataReportal. Excessive screen time can have many negative health effects and warrant evaluating how much time is spent in front of a…

The lymph system is the body’s extensive drainage network that keeps body fluid levels in balance; and defends the body against infections; and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients through digestion. It includes the tonsils, adenoids, thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes.  The lymphatic system removes waste…

The core muscles serve as an important link between the muscles of the upper and lower body. By stabilizing the spine and pelvis, they create a solid base of support for movement of the arms or legs. Activities that involve lifting, bending, twisting or standing all benefit from having a…

A lifestyle disease is a chronic, non-communicable disease that is caused by a person’s lifestyle choices, habits, and behaviors such as an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, poor sleep patterns, smoking, alcohol use, and drug use. It’s believed that lifestyle is 70% responsible for health and genetics 30%. Lifestyle diseases can…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a major topic of discussion in regard to how it may affect all facets of modern life. When it comes to healthcare, AI is already actively being used in the U.S. healthcare system on a limited basis. Currently, healthcare organizations use AI primarily to increase speed…

A bruise forms when the blood vessels under the skin break. Bruises are typically the result of a fall, blow, or other impact that exerts sudden high pressure on the skin. The trapped blood creates a bruise that’s black, purple, or blue then changes color as it heals. In time,…

Building healthy bones is a very important component of health.Your bones are continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down. This process is called remodeling. When you are young, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, and your bone mass…

Most of us have probably been urged, at some point in our lives, to “Think Positive!” Well, you would have just received some very good advice. That old cliche about seeing a glass as half empty or half full has important implications. Broadly speaking, positive thinking, seeing that glass as…

A healthy gut is essential for overall health and well-being, establishing proper digestion, metabolism and immunity. Gut health isn’t just about keeping stomach issues at bay. While good gut health can reduce gastrointestinal issues, it is also key in supporting and regulating body functions and serves as a communication center…

Have you ever noticed that you tend to feel drowsy or energetic around the same time each day? That is your circadian rhythm doing its job. What is a circadian rhythm? Your circadian rhythm is basically an internal body clock that operates in the background of your brain and alternates…