With our body in a high-stress state, cortisol stimulates glucose to be released into your bloodstream to create adrenaline in your body, to help give you the energy to escape whatever is causing your stress…
In some cases, there are hormones that can help promote feelings of positivity, happiness, pleasure, reward, and motivation. These are commonly known as your ‘Happy Hormones’. These are the hormones we can rely on to…
Weight management is an increasing problem for many people. More than half of American adults have a body mass index, or BMI, that puts them in the category of obesity. Having a high BMI, especially…
Activity level: a more active body requires more calories to function, so a sedentary lifestyle can make it more likely to gain weight. Environment: sometimes simply lacking access to sidewalks, parks, and exercise equipment can…
Another common problem with fad diets is that they restrict you from eating whole categories of various foods. For example, one fad diet is the “blood type diet” which claims that your blood type determines…
A doctor can prescribe an appetite suppressant to help you lose weight. They work by blocking the body’s ability to reabsorb chemical signals used by the brain to regulate hunger. Serotonin and norepinephrine are the…
Why Physical Activity Is So Important According to the Department of Health and Human Services, adults should aim to exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes per week. Physical activity has a variety of benefits,…
2. Don’t Skip Breakfast! A well-balanced diet can go a long way in helping your body nourish itself and obtain the necessary vitamins for daily activity. It’s no secret that starting your day off right…
Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep According to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), prioritizing rest is one of the best ways to support your immune system and overall health. Regular…
Maybe You Are Losing Without Realizing It If you think you are experiencing a weight loss plateau, you shouldn’t fret just yet. It is incredibly common for the scale not to budge for a few…