Protecting yourself and your sexual partner from sexually transmitted infections is what practicing safe sex is all about. Practicing safer sex not only keeps your body healthy and happy but it also provides you with peace of mind for an all-around more enjoyable experience. How can you practice safer sex? There are several ways you […]
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BMI (body mass index) is highly associated with the existence of common mental disorders, with strong evidence that this varies with age and gender. Research suggests that those with a BMI that is lower or higher than normal tend to run a greater risk for several mental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, among others.
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It’s safe to say that many of us become too familiar with the word ‘stress’ very early on in life. Although a natural reaction to life’s demands, stress can manifest itself often in physically painful (headache, backache, stomach ache, muscle tightness, and more) and/or emotionally taxing ways (anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, and such). Some of
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It’s safe to say that many of us become too familiar with the word ‘stress’ very early on in life. Although a natural reaction to life’s demands, stress can manifest itself often in physically painful (headache, backache, stomach ache, muscle tightness, and more) and/or emotionally taxing ways (anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, and such). Some of
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FAT- the big “F” word in the nutrition world that is sure to raise eyebrows! While we need fat in our bodies for proper function, not all fats are created equal. Some fats aid in keeping your heart’s pipes clean while others increase risk of disease. “Good” fat vs. “bad” fat There are two types
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FAT- the big “F” word in the nutrition world that is sure to raise eyebrows! While we need fat in our bodies for proper function, not all fats are created equal. Some fats aid in keeping your heart’s pipes clean while others increase risk of disease. “Good” fat vs. “bad” fat There are two types
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Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of three macronutrients and contrary to popular belief (thanks fad diets!), they are crucial for a properly functioning body, as they provide most of the body’s energy. Carbs protect our muscles by being the body’s primary source for energy preventing the body from eating its own muscles. Further, they provide the
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Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of three macronutrients and contrary to popular belief (thanks fad diets!), they are crucial for a properly functioning body, as they provide most of the body’s energy. Carbs protect our muscles by being the body’s primary source for energy preventing the body from eating its own muscles. Further, they provide the
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There are 6 essential nutrients that are needed for proper bodily functions: carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and proteins. Of these, proteins are the second most plentiful substance in the human body, after water. Protein is essential to life because of the calories it provides (each gram of protein contains 4 calories) and is responsible
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There are 6 essential nutrients that are needed for proper bodily functions: carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and proteins. Of these, proteins are the second most plentiful substance in the human body, after water. Protein is essential to life because of the calories it provides (each gram of protein contains 4 calories) and is responsible
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