Vitamin A (retinol) plays a vital role in helping your eyes work correctly, by supporting retinal pigment production to enable nighttime vision. Vitamin A deficiencies can cause various eye issues that are treatable through treatment. Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin A (retinol) plays an essential part in our vision. It helps your retinas produce pigments necessary […]
Grilling is an enjoyable way to prepare meals. The combination of smoky flavor and Maillard reactions add an irresistibly delicious bite without extra fats or sauces needed for seasoning or flavor enhancement. Shorter cooking times help meat foods retain more of their essential vitamins and nutrients like riboflavin and thiamine, while vegetables grilled over lower […]
As gyms remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are seeking alternate forms of fitness at home – and home workouts can still provide effective results with added benefits! Luckily, home exercises offer equally effective results as gym-based routines. Progressive overload is an effective method for building muscle without equipment at home, meaning gradually […]
Glaucoma and macular degeneration often don’t show symptoms until it’s too late, making regular comprehensive eye exams essential. Furthermore, comprehensive eye exams can detect warning signs for systemic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure that might otherwise go undetected. Children are increasingly developing myopia at earlier ages than ever before, making regular eye exams […]
A skin barrier that’s functioning properly will both enable the products to sink into skin – quickly and efficiently – and prevent irritations. A nutritious diet, good sleep and stress-reduction are important too to have glowing skin. Here are five skincare actives that constitute the main recipe of a skincare regime: vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol […]
A healthy smile is one of the best things you can do for your appearance and overall health. Good oral hygiene stops cavities and gum diseases before they start. Drinking plenty of water every day helps maintain a healthy smile by washing away food particles and sugars that stick to teeth, avoiding sugary snacks and […]
CBD products have become an increasingly popular trend. But before giving it a try, make sure that you read up on how it’s administered and possible side effects. Your CBD may come in capsules, gummies or chocolate bars; inhaling through a vape pen may provide faster results as it enters your bloodstream through your lungs. […]
Meditation is an umbrella term for many techniques and ways to relax. Practicing different types can help you find the right fit for you. Psychological scientists are learning that meditation influences two stress pathways in the brain, changing brain structures and activity in regions that regulate attention and emotion. People who meditate may also have […]
Cultivating a healthy relationship with food involves embracing all foods in moderation and honoring internal cues of hunger and satiety. It also involves becoming aware – without judgment – of the underlying feelings that trigger emotional eating behaviors. To get started, try taking a normal bite of food and counting the number of chews you […]
Even before the pandemic hit, many individuals with mental health conditions didn’t receive treatment; but an increasing number of high-income countries are working toward making it easier to obtain help. These innovations include integrating behavioral health into primary care practices, training general practitioners to screen for and treat anxiety or depression, and deploying telehealth platforms. […]