As of March 5, 2020, there were 98,067 reported cases of novel coronavirus infections affecting 88 countries and territories, 80,430 of which were in China. Worldometer.info provides an easy overview of confirmed cases and deaths that you can check for the latest statistics.1 Also, as of March 5, 2020, there were 11 deaths reported in… Read More »
The postpartum period consists of the first 6 weeks post-delivery, over which time the body returns to its pre-pregnant state. This phase is dynamic, complicated, and filled with challenges. Women have to balance learning how to become a new mother with self-care and recovery. There are 6 key areas to consider to prepare and optimize… Read More »
Studies have shown that men are more likely to get worse symptoms from coronavirus, and are more likely to die. Why? It could be that more men smoke than women, and the virus affects the lungs. But other research suggests that it may be the simple fact that men – particularly older men – are… Read More »
We all want to build muscle, either to look bigger, stronger or just leaner. The thing is, most of us will be going about building muscle in completely the wrong way. It is far from an easy process, but with the following points you can avoid the most common mistakes. These five points will help… Read More »
Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is one of the most widely diagnosed health issues in the Western world. For those suffering form this condition, it is important to know how to take blood pressure readings. A byproduct of the human body’s fight-or-flight reflex, it is designed to push more blood out to the… Read More »
Stress is the number one enemy in the modern world. Stress has become all pervading, be it in the workplace, relationships, or at home in general. The changes that occur in the body and mind during a stress situation are very clear. The chest muscles contract as physical tension builds up in the chest. As… Read More »
Anxiety is a common term for some disorders that cause nervousness, fear, uneasiness, hesitation and worrying. These disorders influence how we feel and behave and it can show real physical symptoms. Anxiety is considered a problem when symptoms interfere with a person’s ability to sleep or otherwise function. Generally speaking, anxiety occurs when a reaction… Read More »
Have you ever had that feeling of uneasiness…sweaty hands, and fear of constanly making mistakes and always asking “What if…” These are just a few symptoms of Anxiety. What’s more important is to know when it’s happening, why it’s happening, and what YOU can do to treat and prevent it from happening it again. Anxiety disorder sucks… Read More »