It is certainly nice to roll out of bed and head to your work-from-home desk. However, working from home doesn’t come without its own struggles. While a packed lunch or a restaurant meal is the norm in an office setting, at home, with a full kitchen just a few feet away, it’s easy to fall into the habit of mindless eating and snacking throughout the day. — Not having the usual comfort zones like socialising, travelling to work or spending time outdoors in nature, has pushed us towards eating disorders in the last one year. And of course, the havoc caused by the absence of a routine.

Getting enough calcium in your diet is essential for good health no matter what stage of life you’re at. It helps keep your bones and teeth healthy and it’s also important for nerve and muscle activity in your body. If you don’t eat dairy, you’re not doomed to brittle bones. There are a variety of foods high in calcium that don’t contain a drop of milk. — Calcium is essential for general health. Most adults aged 19–50 require 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States.

Intermittent fasting involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating to help with weight loss, improve the health of your metabolism, and increase your immune system. The question is; Does it really work or is it just another health fad? — Intermittent fasting (IF) has been around for centuries and was studied as an ancient health secret. Our bodies are perfectly equipped to handle periods of fasting. It has been done for necessity when there was a lack of food, for various religious reasons since the dawn of man, and for…

Green tea is a type of tea made from steaming, pan-frying, and drying the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. It’s one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and has been used for thousands of years. In fact, this beverage has a multitude of uses, from lowering blood pressure to preventing cancer — All types of tea, even your regular cup of builder’s, are made from the camellia sinensis plant. Green tea gets its name from the emerald green colour created when brewing these unprocessed, unfermented leaves.

A healthy lifestyle is about more than just proper nutrition and consistent exercise. Getting enough sleep, taking care of your body and mind, and managing things like medications and doctor’s appointments also play important roles in staying healthy. A good app can be a great way to manage it all — A healthy body leads to healthy living. Today, it becomes possible with health apps, a revolution in the health maintenance and fitness industry.

Setting SMART goals is a method that is used to help people define and implement intentions. SMART goals are often used in healthcare settings, but they are also used successfully in business and educational settings because they help to create increase a sense of ownership and personal importance when trying to make important changes — Everyone says set goals if you want to achieve something substantial. It’s true for your career, your savings, and just about everything that matters. It’s something we do naturally and unconsciously, even as children, when we see something we really want. When it comes to health goals, it might be…

The fountain of youth might not exist, but making healthy and smart food choices could add years — and even decades — to your life. These foods might be worth limiting or cutting back on if they are a regular part of your diet — Guess what? There are bad foods. I’m not one of those nutritionists who is going to say, “There are no bad foods” and “Everything in moderation” is OK. I will tell you that eating anything every once in a while will not completely disrupt your health but if your daily…

These days, there is a wide range of contraceptive options available for women. Here’s what you need to consider before you decide to choose any contraceptive option. Birth control (also called contraception) can help you prevent pregnancy when you don’t want to have a baby — If you’re having sex and don’t want to fall pregnant, then contraception (birth control) is a must. However, there are many options available and it is important to choose the right one for your needs. Using the contraception you choose correctly will increase your chances of avoiding a pregnancy.

The penis is a complicated contraption, and getting an erection involves cooperation between the heart, lungs, blood vessels, hormones, nerves, and brain. So a problem in any of those areas can contribute to erectile dysfunction (ED). The source of ED could be heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, low testosterone, nerve damage, depression, COPD, or side effects from medication — Can you run as fast as you did when you were 20 years old? Hit a baseball as far as you once could? Bash a tennis ball with the same speed and spin? Probably not. But even as we age, there are still plenty of ways to stay in the…