There are many different aspects of health. When thinking of health, we tend to immediately think of our physical/ biological health. What really is health? Health is defined as “the state of being free from illness or injury.” However, we know this is just one piece of the pie. There is our mental health, social health, environmental well-being—and all these play a role on our definition of healthy. The World Health Organization defines health as being a “state of complete physical, mental, ... VIEW POST
What Makes Us Healthy?
Healthy Barbeque Behaviors
The 4th of July might as well be national barbeque day. Commemorating Independence Day usually means hot dogs, hamburgers, beers, sun, and time spent with family and friends. While we should all enjoy ourselves this holiday weekend, it is important to consider our health to make sure that we are well enough to continue celebrating all weekend long. According to a study by the International Food Information Council Foundation, 71% of Americans have reported that the health of their food impacts ... VIEW POST
Exercise Promotes Healthy Tummy
We all know that regular exercise (and healthy eating) will cause you to have a tight tummy, but new research revealed that exercise also promotes a healthy gut. They study by researchers at University Cork in Ireland that was published June 9 in the journal Gut found that exercise could increase the diversity of bacteria in your stomach that could boost your immune system and improve overall health. "The article is the first report that exercise increases gut microbiota richness/diversity and ... VIEW POST
Babies Who Get Dirty Are Healthy
Babies crawling to chase after bugs or the family pet are off to a healthy start. According to a new study, babies who are exposed to household dirt, pollen, and pet dander have a lower risk of developing asthma or allergies. The study published June 6 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that before their first birthday, babies who are exposed to allergens have a lower risk of developing both allergies or breathing problems, such as wheezing or asthma. Researchers from the ... VIEW POST