Sugar is a delicious sweet substance that appears in almost all processed foods. It isn’t always necessary but it does make you crave the same food, which is great for the manufacturers. Unfortunately, sugar isn’t necessarily as good for you as you’d like. The simple fact is that obesity rates are climbing and added sugars make up 17% of the daily calorie intake of an average US adult. Here are 11 reasons too much sugar is bad for you: Diabetes Excess sugar in your blood can cause an array of complications, combined with increasing weight it can even assist in reducing your body’s ability to use insulin. This usually results in the development…

Mental illness is difficult to handle at any age but can become even more arduous for seniors. For many seniors, mental illness is compounded by health concerns and physical limitations. When choosing an assisted living facility for your aging loved one, it is imperative you carefully research to determine if the facility is fully equipped to meet the needs of a resident with mental illness.   Common Mental Health Issues   Although the cognitive decline is certainly a problem for most seniors, there are mental health issues that can come into play and cause pronounced problems. While many seniors suffer from depression, there are more serious mental health diagnoses that can plaque the…

  Getting a good night of quality sleep is as vital as regular exercise and a balanced diet. However, a good night’s rest is often a far off luxury for most of us, especially when considering that insomnia and other sleep conditions are increasingly more common and can result from everyday stress and anxiety. Research confirms that lack of proper sleep will have an immediate negative impact on brain functions as hormones are affected. A good night’s rest is proven to encourage optimal physical and mental performance and these effective methods will help improve both sleep quality and quantity to ensure that you are able to rest every night.    Consider A Memory…

Since the beginning of time health professionals have stressed the importance of fitness. In recent times it’s become a central focus in daily life with everyone encouraging healthy eating, exercise or at the very least an increase in day to day activity. It’s no wonder that the fitness industry is growing in popularity at such a rapid rate.Because of this trend hundreds of people consider starting a career in health and fitness. If you’re passionate about health and fitness and considering making a career out of it the nest place to start is with a fitness course. A fitness course will equip you with relevant the skills and knowledge required to train/coach clients…

There’s currently a fierce debate going on regarding whether fitness is more important than nutrition when it comes to good health. There’s also growing evidence that diet has much more of an effect on how we feel than many may imagine. We’re beginning to understand more about the role of nutrition on our overall health and how we can cure or alleviate certain illnesses just by changing either our food selection or habits. Here are a few examples of how diet can be more important than the gym. Diet has Much More of an Effect on Weight Loss than Exercise For some reason, fitness used to be seen as the main way to…

Looking for a fun sport to learn? Then learn disc golf. Invented nine decades ago in Canada, the game has similar rules of golf and is even played on a nine-hole or 18-hole course. But it comes with a twist. Instead of a golf ball, you aim and throw a Frisbee-like disc at a distant target in as few throws as possible. When you finally hit the mark, you complete the hole. Sounds like fun, right? Let’s look at reasons for learning disc golf. Pay Next to Nothing   To play ball, golf, you first invest in golf shoes and golf clubs. And then there’s the hefty golf club membership to pay, not…

Visiting a dentist at least once every six months is important if you want to keep your teeth clean and in good condition. When you visit a dentist, they will also be able to identify any signs and symptoms of more severe underlying conditions before they worsen, which may help you avoid having a tooth pulled. Even if you keep your teeth clean and schedule regular dental checkups, there’s still a chance that you will eventually experience a situation that could be considered an emergency. Dental emergencies can include everything from cracking a tooth to having a tooth knocked out completely. In order to be prepared for such an event, it’s highly recommended…

  Nerve pain is a chronic condition that can cause disabling if not well handled. It originates from lesions in the somatosensory system often caused by trauma, disease or dysfunction. Such injuries can trigger central sensitization, ectopic nerve activity, and inflammatory reactions which in turn manifest as electric shock-like pain, pricking and burning. Nerve pain can be unbearable and requires aggressive therapy because it is not self-limiting. Treatment for neuropathies remains a challenge since effective remedies are limited and conventional medicine has proven to do more harm than good when it comes to side effects. However, a study on natural remedies shows that curcumin, an active extract of turmeric is valuable in managing…