Weight Control
The Effects of Fast Food on the Body
An estimated 36.6 percent of U.S. adults consume fast food every day, and fast food has been associated with poor diet and an increased risk of obesity.
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Positive Thinking
What Is The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness?
One-half of all chronic mental illness begins by the age of 14. Serious mental illness costs America $193.2 billion in lost earnings every year.
Daily Exercise
What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it?
NEAT has less to do with being 'neat' and everything to do with staying active every day. Let's talk about the everyday activities that we often overlook.
What Are Healthy Ways To Gain Weight?
In 2014, approximately 462 million adults worldwide were underweight. Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile cones, and other chronic diseases. According to one study, being underweight was associated with a 140% greater risk of early death in men, and 100% in women. In comparison, obesity
meditate
Why Should You Meditate?
Meditation is a mind and body practice that increases calmness and physical relaxation, improves psychological balance, copes with illness, and enhances overall health and well-being.
Balanced Diet
How Is Processed Food Affecting Our Bodies?
6 in 10 young people aged 2 to 19 years and 5 in 10 adults consume a sugary drink on a given day. Processed foods and sugary drinks add unneeded sodium, saturated fats, and sugar to many diets, increasing the risk of chronic diseases. The most common processed foods are
Quality Sleep
Sleep Apnea: A Problem That Affects 9% of American Adults
Sleep apnea occurs in about 25% of men and nearly 10% of women. Sleep apnea can affect people of all ages, including babies and children and particularly people over the age of 50 and those who are overweight.
Is Addiction a Chronic Disease?
Substance abuse and addiction typically start by using addictive drugs for recreational purposes, whether they are over-the-counter or prescribed; abusing prescription medication; seeking out intoxication every time you use them.
How Do You Gain Or Lose Weight With The Calorie Calculator?
While age, sex, and genetics are non-modifiable, many risk factors associated with chronic conditions can be changed. These modifiable risk factors include diet, physical activity, weight, and environment.
social health
Why are Healthy Relationships So Important?
Positive relationships can be just as important as nutrition and physical activity to our health and well-being.
Weight Control
Rising Obesity in the United States Is a Public Health Crisis
In the United States, more than one-third of the adults are obese and obesity is linked to more than 60 chronic conditions.
Financial Security
How Can You Improve Your Financial Wellness?
Nearly 2 in 3 adults (64%) say that money is a significant source of stress in their lives, leading to multiple chronic conditions.