Author: Jillian

Image Credit: Bing Images October 5, 2024 The secret has been revealed, regular exercise helps slow aging. While it is no secret that exercise is good for you, recent research points to just how true this can be, by possibly extending and improving your life. As we get older, our immune system response gradually declines,… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images September 10, 2024 It is no secret that being a college student can be a stressful time in one’s life. For many people, this is when big life decisions are made, which can be a very overwhelming experience. Because of this, a lot of students become clinically depressed. In fact, in… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images September 2, 2024 It’s that time of the year again…back to school! While you might be excited to send your kids back and get a well-deserved break, they might be coming home sooner than you think with germs spreading in the classroom. While it is perfectly normal for your child to… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images August 26, 2024 Has your doctor ever told you to start taking daily probiotics because they have so many “health benefits?” And have you ever wondered what those benefits actually are? I’ve done the research and present to you… The best reasons to take probiotics! Some probiotics are good for heart… Read more

Image credits: Bing images August 19, 2024 Cholesterol is a fat-like substance naturally produced by liver to support normal body functions. However, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. High levels of cholesterol can lead to a multitude of health problems, but let’s break that down even further. There are two main… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images August 10, 2024 The age-old question, is coffee bad for you? Contrary to popular belief, coffee is not all that bad and can actually provide health benefits. Here we will debunk some of the most common myths surrounding coffee and present some of the best reasons to drink coffee. 1. Myth… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images August 8, 2024 We’re often told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is meal timing really all that important? And do we actually need to eat breakfast? Well, according to recent studies, eating breakfast could be very important for certain populations. For women in particular, breakfast… Read more

Image Credit: Bing Images August 7, 2024 We’re all guilty of it. Not leaving the house without our huge, 50-ounce water jugs to run an errand or go to work. At this rate, we might even bring them to check the mailbox. Many of us are refilling these bottles at least once a day, staying… Read more

Image credit: Bing Images August 5, 2024 Colorectal cancer is among the most prevalent cancers diagnosed in adults in the United States. Unfortunately, as many as one-third of adults eligible for colorectal cancer screening tests, like colonoscopies, are not regularly screening. However, getting regular screenings for colorectal cancer has recently become just that much easier.… Read more

Image credit: Bing Images August 4, 2024 Many of us are guilty of expressing ourselves as a “Type A” personality type, constantly feeling impatient, competitive, and overworked. And while these personality traits are quite common, there could be a deeper explanation for why some people exhibit these feelings and others do not, high-functioning anxiety. High-functioning… Read more

Image credit: Bing Images August 3, 2024 Many of us take an array of medications every day to relieve physical pain, depression, or to help us fall asleep. And a lot of the time, these medications are prescribed to us by medical professionals. So, no harm, no foul, right? What are anticholinergic medications and what… Read more

Is male birth control the way of the future? It’s a tale as old as time. A woman takes a visit to her trusty OB/GYN, answers yes to “are you sexually active?”, and is immediately put on “the pill.” Simple, right? Wrong. Just because it has been this way, does not mean that it has… Read more

You’ve probably heard it all when it comes to exercise. Hit 10,000 steps a day, go to soul cycle, try out CrossFit. But let’s be honest, most of us just don’t have the time for it. So, what are we supposed to do? Well, I have good news. All of the over-the-top workout trends that… Read more

Image credit: Bing Images July 27, 2024 It’s that time again, the 2024 Summer Olympics are upon us. Every four years people across the globe are overcome with pride as they come together to watch and support the incredible athletes representing their countries. Many of these athletes over the years have achieved athletic greatness, earning… Read more

Image credit: Bing Images July 26, 2024 There once was a time where we would ask people, ‘“what diet are you doing, Atkins?” and “who’s exercise tapes are you following?” However, those times have changed. Now we ask the infamous question, “are you doing Mounjaro or Ozempic?” The use of weight-loss drugs has become exponentially… Read more