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Nutrition

Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are 4 options for getting enough protein

Tony Benson, Queen’s University Belfast; Anne Nugent, Queen’s University Belfast, and Moira Dean, Queen’s University Belfast As more people become aware of the environmental impact of making and consuming food and drink, there is renewed interest in many western countries in vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian diets, which come with lower carbon footprints. But meat and dairy are still the main source of protein for most … Continue reading Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are 4 options for getting enough protein

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How can we chill and heal our whole body during the COVID-19 lock-down?

Since the whole world is locked down due to unexpected corona viruses outbreack, we are being locked out at home. We find sufficient time to keep our body in track. There are certain lifestyle changes to be made to get more productive results. These changes may reflect in future but are steady in nature. In the morning, the diversity of our surrounding areas is quiet … Continue reading How can we chill and heal our whole body during the COVID-19 lock-down?

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Eat4wellness – Move4wellness – Think4wellness

Spring is here! As the days get longer and we awaken from our winter hibernation, we begin to see the possibilities of the season ahead. Spring is a time of new beginnings when we clean out the old and prepare for what lies ahead. At this time, many of us turn our attention to our health- often to lose the few extra kilos we’ve acquired … Continue reading Eat4wellness – Move4wellness – Think4wellness

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Health

6 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for the Elderly

As we get older, we’ll all develop aches, pains, and other conditions that limit our movement. In general, people become less mobile as they age, and suffer from conditions such as arthritis. This can have a significant impact on quality of life and leave an elderly person feeling incapacitated and alone. In these cases, it’s very important to have a support network upon which to … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for the Elderly

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Health

A guide to correcting your posture in the office and avoiding ‘tech neck’

Long-lasting damage can happen in the body due to bad posture – fact! Recent research, which investigated the effects of technology on our posture, has coined the term ‘tech neck’ — pain and wrinkles across the neck and chest that are derived from time spent looking at computers and handheld devices. Poor posture is a growing problem A complaint such as ‘tech neck’ is just … Continue reading A guide to correcting your posture in the office and avoiding ‘tech neck’

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Keeping up a social life when quitting smoking

For socialites looking to quit smoking, you might be worried about your social life taking a beating too. After all, you’re used to going out, having a drink, and having a smoke with friends, right? Well you don’t need to give up your social life along with smoking! Take a look at this guide below to stay social as you become healthier! The similarities of … Continue reading Keeping up a social life when quitting smoking

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Home & Garden

9 Toxic Plants and Berries to Avoid this Summer

The summertime is not only attractive for its warm weather, but the brightly coloured and sweet-smelling flora. These plants don’t just attract insects and birds to their fruits, berries and flowers, but us humans and our pets, too. Unfortunately, as delicious as some of these look, not all are good for us to consume, with many being highly toxic. Poisonous Plants While most adults know … Continue reading 9 Toxic Plants and Berries to Avoid this Summer

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Health

8 Ways to Fidget Less

If you are looking for more productive outlets for yourself (or your kids!) to focus energy when you’re feeling fidgety, don’t miss this essential list: 1. Therapy putty – forget fidget spinners, get some therapy putty instead. In addition to occupying your hands and relieving stress tension, therapy putty also generates creative hand-strengthening workouts. The malleable, synthetic dough-type putty comes in a variety of bright … Continue reading 8 Ways to Fidget Less

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Fitness

Home Remedy Tips to Relieve the Agony of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by an agonizing heel pain when you walk. This condition happens when your plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissues at the base of the foot, is inflamed due to overuse injuries, playing high impact sports, wearing tight and uncomfortable shoes, and obesity. This condition is so common that it affects more than 2 million people each year in the United States. … Continue reading Home Remedy Tips to Relieve the Agony of Plantar Fasciitis

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Beauty & Cosmetics

Why You Should Try Dry Brushing Today

Curious if dry brushing is right for you? This seemingly fresh new fad is actually a centuries-old practice that has been shown to generate health benefits both inside and outside the body. Check out this quick guide to dry brushing and good reasons why you should give it a try today! What is Dry Brushing? Before you check out the benefits of dry brushing you must first … Continue reading Why You Should Try Dry Brushing Today

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Fitness

The Health Benefits of Jogging – According to Science

Jogging is a great exercise for people who are looking to improve their physical fitness level. Unlike running, jogging is done at a steady, leisurely pace that incurs minimal stress on the joints. It can also be considered as an endurance training when done in long distances. Most people start jogging because they want to lose weight. In fact, in the United States alone, there … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Jogging – According to Science

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Fitness

Physically Active? Here’s Why You Need to Use Insoles

Being physically active has a lot of health benefits but it also increases your risks of developing foot injuries. In fact, it has been shown that almost 21 percent of physically active adults suffer from exercise-related injuries. Foot injuries commonly result from muscle overuse, improper workout techniques, accidents, and wearing the wrong shoes. When working out, it is best to wear the right gear such as insoles … Continue reading Physically Active? Here’s Why You Need to Use Insoles

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Knee Osteoarthritis Facts You Need to Know

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, besting more than 100 other types. In fact, among the 700,000 people who require knee replacement surgeries in the U.S., a majority of those cases are due to knee osteoarthritis (KOA). There has been a remarkable rise in the prevalence of osteoarthritis, some of which is linked to a rise in obesity. Some cases of KOA have … Continue reading Knee Osteoarthritis Facts You Need to Know

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