Cardio vs. Weight Lifting: Which Is Better For Weight Loss?
As discussed in a previous article, proper nutrition is essential for losing weight and for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but there are two parts to the healthy lifestyle equation. There is a debate between cardio and weight lifting as to which one has a greater impact on weight loss. Cardio and weight lifting affect your body in slightly different ways. Let’s dive in.
Exercise: The Impact On Your Physical & Mental Health
It is known that exercise helps your body physically, but did you know it can help you mentally? Exercise has been proven to help boost your mood and reduce stress. In one study provided by the American Psychological Association, it was found that those that got regular exercise were 25 percent less likely to develop depression or an anxiety disorder than individuals who are less active. So how exactly does exercise do this? Let’s start off by taking a dive into how exercising affects your brain.
The Importance Of A Well Balanced Diet
Nutrition is very important when maintaining your physical wellbeing as well as your mental wellbeing. A balanced diet of protein, grains/starches, fruits & veggies is the simple form of how to keep your health in check and to keep your body in good shape. This March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month and in order to fully embrace the cause we will break down what exactly makes for having a balanced diet, how food groups impact your body and why junk food is terrible for your overall health.
Colorectal Cancer: Why You Should Get Screened
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, screenings for colorectal cancer have plummeted. In 2021, this month is dedicated to getting those numbers back on track as well as raising awareness for other preventative measures. Colorectal cancer may not be the first cancer that comes to mind, but it’s fairly common.
Telemedicine: Why It Will Outlast COVID-19
COVID-19 brought on a variety of new fears and concerns for humanity and caused exponential hardship for everyone. We utilized digital platforms to provide one another with services but without contact. For the healthcare community, telehealth has proven to be impactful for supporting continuity of care across the healthcare continuum through virtual care.
Comorbidities: How They Relate to COVID-19 & Obesity
In 2021, health is more important than ever before. Quarantining, home workouts and the impending doom of contracting COVID-19 are all factors when taking care of your own health. Unfortunately, many of us suffer from underlying conditions.
The Silent Pandemic: Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The year 2020 brought on hardship in the form of COVID-19 and its new normal. Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Stay at Home orders turned general social norms on their respective heads and in doing so changed how our future will look in the short-term.