When it comes to setting and reaching fitness goals, it can often seem like a daunting task. Even though it takes hard work and dedication, there are strategies you can employ to help increase your chances of success. It is important to be realistic and have a plan in place that will help you keep …
Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, but it has its fair share of challenges. One area of concern all pregnant women face is maintaining a balanced diet. Tasked with providing the growing child with plenty of key nutrients, moms-to-be must watch how much they eat and drink while also avoiding certain foods. Below are a few …
Being scared of the dentist is an experience many children go through. In fact, almost 20% of school-aged children have some level of dental anxiety. The effects of this fearfulness can be severe and may lead to poor oral health, deficient hygiene practices and even persistent fear into adulthood. To avoid these outcomes, it’s essential …
When you think of dehydration, you probably think of hot weather or strenuous activities like running a marathon. But did you know that even moderate exercise, daily activities, and certain medications can dehydrate you? We’ll cover six ways dehydration can sneak up on you and provide some tips, like when you should drink electrolytes to …
The brain is our most complex organ. It’s in an ever-changing state as it adeptly manages our speech, memory, decision-making and practically every other aspect of our lives. However, with age, its capabilities begin to slow, affecting cognitive function and our ability to live independently. These age-related changes in the mind are generally subtle. It …
Pregnancy can be stressful and exciting. The same can be said for moving homes, but what happens when the two are combined? This can easily result in added stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed. This can be avoided if you prepare properly. The following infographic will give some advice for moms to be that …
It should come as no surprise that a woman’s body undergoes many changes to accommodate a growing baby. Still, many pregnant women and new mothers are often unaware of just how much their bodies can alter over the course of gestation, as well as in the postpartum stage. Below are a few examples of physical …
Learning a new language is reported to exercise the left hemisphere, while singing strengthens the right. Yet both these activities rely on reading, for song lyrics and for studying the language in its written form. Such reading activates both sides simultaneously and works to boost brain performance in its entirety. While it’s been determined that …
A healthy daily routine will form the foundation of your success as a student. It’s worth thinking about how you can set yourself up to achieve your dreams and be the best version of yourself. Follow these easy steps to create a daily routine that will help you excel as a student. 1. Get Up …
Pregnancy is a significant part of a woman’s life, causing physical and emotional changes to a woman’s body. And some changes require extra intervention to restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy body. If you desire to have your pre-baby body back (but are struggling to achieve it naturally), a Mommy Makeover might be an appropriate procedure to …