Most of us know what sleep deprivation feels like, and it is not pleasant. If we do not get enough healthy sleep (some children need 10 hours nightly, while most adults need at least seven), we may be left feeling irritable and disoriented. It can also be dangerous to be sleep deprived. According to the AAA Foundation for… Continue reading Is Poor Nutrition Keeping You Up at Night? What You Need to Know About Diet and Sleep
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Jealous of People Who Can Eat Junk Food and Not Gain Weight
Have you ever been envious of people who seem to be able to eat whatever they want and still maintain a healthy weight? If you have, a recent study may make you feel differently. The study, which examined more than 90,000 women, was a collaborative effort between multiple institutions including, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Be Jealous of People Who Can Eat Junk Food and Not Gain Weight
Looking to Get Healthy? Don’t Overlook Trace Minerals
By Franz Gliederer, MD, MPH and Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD (Proactive Health Labs) Like vitamins, minerals are nutrients you get from food that provides nourishment to your body. In fact, there are six types of nutrients that your body cannot live without. They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. While each has its own… Continue reading Looking to Get Healthy? Don’t Overlook Trace Minerals