Cholesterol tends to be associated with diet and exercise. They’re the things we’re told to change if we need to lower our cholesterol levels. As with so many things, however, this particular aspect of physical health may also be linked to your mental wellbeing. Part of the reason we have to keep an eye on […]
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You might not know the exact clinical definition of depression, but you’re probably aware that it involves prolonged periods of low mood that interfere with your ability to live healthily and productively. You may also know that there are different types of depression, though you might not understand the differences. Depression comes under the heading
You might think of diabetes as a physical condition, but it can have a negative effect on your mental health as well. People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression, which isn’t really surprising when you think about it. It does put you under a significant amount of stress. Luckily, there
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When we talk about high blood pressure, we often talk about the physical causes, like diet, and the physical effects, like its impact on heart health. What gets a little less attention is the relationship between this physical condition and your mental state. You might know high blood pressure is associated with stress and anxiety,
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If you have a condition like diabetes, planning your meals takes on a new importance. It’s not just about what tastes good, but about what will be best for your blood sugar. You may be wondering how organic foods can fit into a diabetes-friendly diet, so here’s what to consider. There are two aspects to
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Diet is essential not just to take in what you need, but to stop the things that can cause you harm. For example, being told you have high blood pressure may create a feeling of dread, but sometimes all you need to do is tweak what you eat to get it down to more sensible
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Among the endless litany of advice regarding a healthy lifestyle, there are two things that constantly recur. You need to eat a balanced diet, and you need to exercise regularly. Only do one, and you’re limiting the progress you can make. Luckily, the two of them can feed into each other, with what you eat
There’s no one specific food that you can eat to improve your flexibility. There are, however, foods that can help you take care of the parts of your body that you need to be flexible. If you take care of your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and joints, it’s going to be easier to stay mobile.
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