Hippocrates the father of medicine once said “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” As the climes change, many have realized the numerous benefits of a healthy lifestyle in preventing, arresting, and reversing chronic diseases. Unfortunately, the how? and how exactly? prevai...

Have you made some time out for self-care? According the New York Times, when you take care of yourself, you are also taking care of your family, friends and community. This weekend, prioritize self-care with these tips: 1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule that accommodates 7 to 9 hours of sleep du...

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women in the United States. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and an opportunity for education, increased awareness of this disease, and a call to action- how can tools from lifestyle medicine reduce breast cancer risk? ...

Source: Savitha Hosamane (http://www.hasovan.com) It’s no secret that our generation is turning into couch potatoes, spending time sitting all day in front of our laptops and computers. Living a sedentary lifestyle is like depriving your body of it’s favourite method of keeping healthy. Since yo...

Did you know that living a sedentary lifestyle, increases your risk of being overweight, developing type 2 diabetes or heart disease, and experiencing depression and anxiety? Being physically active, on the other hand, improves your overall energy levels and endurance, and also help your bones maint...

You can recite with ease your phone number, bank account number and pin without a second thought but are unmindful of the numbers that provide important clues to your health. What are these health numbers you need to know? BMI Body mass index is calculated by (body weight in kg)/ (height in m)2 or (...

Source: Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM)  The postpartum period is the ideal time for health care professionals to recommend and educate women on evidence-based lifestyle interventions including exercise. The short-term benefits of postpartum exercise include improved mood, promoti...

9 Health Benefits of Dance Source: https://www.everydayhealth.com/ Studies show that dance can help you lose weight, stay flexible, reduce stress, make friends, and more. Here, read more about the feel-good boosts from getting your groove on. These days, people love to watch other people dance. Comp...

The Big Number: Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day can help give you a longer, healthier life By Linda Searing | March 7, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. EST Eating five servings a day of fruits and vegetables may help you achieve a healthier, longer life, according to new research published in...

FIVE WAYS MUSIC IMPROVES OUR HEALTH When I gave birth to my first-born, I listened to CDs of classical music in the hospital. I figured that music would help calm me and distract me from the pain. You might use music to distract yourself from painful or stressful situations, too. Or perhaps you’ve...