The end of summer is bittersweet. The season of being carefree and spending long hours at the beach feels too short, but the start of a new school year has excitements of its own – new friends, memories and courses. As you shift [ ... ]
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When it comes to so-called “super foods” it is hard to know what’s legit and what’s not. A quick google search will turn up hundreds of foods that promise you the world and more. But fear not! We sorted through the options, [ ... ]
Finding your exercise motivation Exercising is an essential part of staying healthy. Consistent exercise benefits have been studied for decades and is linked to healthy cardiovascular systems, improved muscle function, optimal cognitive [ ... ]
Now, more than ever, people are wondering how they can maintain or improve their health to prevent disease. Whether you currently experience disease yourself, have experienced it in the past, know a loved one with a disease or have [ ... ]
You’ve probably heard of antioxidants before, and maybe even named dropped them yourself, but have you ever stopped to think about what antioxidants are and how they benefit you? In the spirit of 2020, let’s start with the bad [ ... ]
Protecting our health is a priority for us right now, and many of us are finding ways to boost our immune system and to stay healthy. Some of us have been adding high-antioxidant foods and supplements to our diet, and if you haven’t [ ... ]
While it is true that age is nothing but a number and brings gifts like wisdom, there are certain changes to the immune system that still occur. To better understand these changes, it helps to first understand the basics of how [ ... ]
The human immune system is a myriad of organs (and organisms) that protect us from harmful bacteria, fungi, toxins, and viruses found in the environment. Some of the organs that comprise it include the lymph nodes, bone marrow, [ ... ]
The back to school season has started and before we sharpen pencils or sit in front of our virtual class, families everywhere are paying extra attention to their household’s health. Like any year, the first few weeks of school [ ... ]
