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Don’t let menopause lead to divorce!
Women often divorce during perimenopause and menopause. Why? Well, although there is never a reason for a breakup, it can be said with certainty that the challenges of perimenopause and menopause can place a significant strain on couples. Here’s how to prevent this effect.
How Lifestyle Medicine Can Prevent Burnout in Healthcare Workers
Burnout syndrome is a condition of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and intense stress. The issue of burnout among healthcare workers is becoming increasingly significant, affecting a considerable number of practitioners and contributing to a shortage of doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Lunch Ideas for Kids: The Sweetest Back-to-School Return
Fall is upon us, which also marks the beginning of a new school year. If you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, or caregiver, chances are you’re packing a lunchbox. We understand that this can become repetitive and that thinking about what to pack every day can be daunting…
Preparing for changes in our body
The only proven formula for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight – eating less and moving more – sounds simple. However, anyone who has tried to lose weight knows that it’s more challenging than it sounds.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together increase the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health issues. Metabolic syndrome is also referred to as insulin resistance syndrome.
Reduce the time you spend sitting!
If you’re only cutting calories to lose weight without increasing physical activity, you’re losing muscles. Muscle loss makes weight maintenance harder because muscle tissue burns calories, even at rest. The quickest and most lasting way to lose weight is by changing…
If you have diabetes, should you take a snack or not?
Some data suggest that you should, while other data indicate the opposite. Which option is the right one? Generally, consuming snacks is recommended if there is a risk of your blood sugar (glucose) level dropping too low and causing a condition called hypoglycemia…
How to Get Fit
Physical activity encompasses any movement that burns calories – whether it’s gardening, walking, or stretching during a work break. Exercise is a structured, repetitive form of physical activity that enhances fitness – such as swimming, cycling, brisk walking, and weight lifting.
Self-Help and Coping
Psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” is sometimes used alone to treat mild depression; for moderate to severe depression, psychotherapy is often used in conjunction with antidepressants. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective in treating depression.
Choose Heart-Healthy Foods
Heart-healthy eating involves selecting specific foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while on the other hand, it involves restricting other foods, such as saturated fats and added sugars…
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