Evidence-based articles and insights to help you on your wellness journey.
Fitness 101: What You Need To Know To Stay Physically Active
Living a sedentary lifestyle predisposes us to certain diseases that can be avoided by engaging in workout programs in the gym, outdoors, or from the comfort of our homes. Staying physically active improves our overall health and increases our body’s ability to resist disease and respond to emergencies.
How to Manage Depression & Promote Overall Health
“Depression is a common mental disorder, and approximately 280 million people in the world have depression. Depression can lead to suicide, and over 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds.” Depressive Disorder(Depression), WHO, Published: 31 March 2023
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating foods contaminated by germs (parasites, bacteria, viruses) and toxins. A contaminated food may still look appetizing. Protect yourself and your family from food poisoning by learning and applying these simple measures.
7 Simple Steps To A Restful Night's Sleep
Sleep debt is the cumulative number of hours of sleep time you miss. The average recommended hours of quality sleep time for a young adult (18-25 years) is 8 hours. Sleep debt affects our physical health, cognitive function, and mood. Discover 7 simple and actionable ways to a restorative and restful night’s sleep.
Lessons From The Blue Zones: The World's Healthiest & Longest-living People
Blue zones are regions of the world with populations that exhibit exceptionally high longevity and low incidence of chronic disease. The term originated during a 2004 National Geographic study led by Dan Buettner and demographer Michel Poulain, who marked long-lived villages with a blue pen on a world map.
5 Guiding Principles of Food Choice
🥗 In today’s fast-paced world, making healthy food choices can feel overwhelming. There’s so much conflicting information out there, from keto and intermittent fasting to vegetarianism and everything in between. But here’s the truth, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, at its core, healthy eating is about balance, variety and making choices that nourish your body. Here are five factors to consider when contemplating what your next meal should be.