We have heard of probiotics and prebiotics but we may not know the importance they play in our gut. This article may help you get a better understanding. health.https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/feed-your-gut
Uncategorized
The truth about fried foods
Fried foods can taste delicious but have negative consequences to our cardiovascular health. This article may help you understand facts from fiction.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/how-much-will-fried-foods-harm-your-heart
Mindfulness
Being mindful can help with anxiety but it also has been shown to help with our brains aging. This article may be helpful if you find yourself struggling to practice this. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/do-meditation-and-brain-games-boost-memory-and-thinking-skills
Positive outlooks can have positive effects
The way we look at ourselves can have a huge impact on our mental health. Focusing on our past successes rather than mistakes can also have beneficial results. Read on to learn more.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/focusing-on-past-successes-can-help-you-make-better-decisions
Covid-19 Vaccine
Finally, the vaccine for Covid-19 is upon us. Many of us have been longing for this day since the pandemic was announced . For some of us there is still some uncertainty but with the vaccine now available life getting back to “normal” is on the horizon.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-vaccines-safety-side-effects-and-coincidence-2021020821906
How are thought can affect our actions
Changing our thought process can be a challenging task. However, it is possible to think more positive or pessimistic. This article may help you with some thinking challenging you may experience.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/an-outlook-better-than-optimism
Depression and age
The importance of Flavanols
Aside from water one of the other essential aspects of human needs is oxygen. We do not only get oxygen from the air we breathe it can also come from foods. This article gives some great facts adding to this research.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-flavanol-rich-diet-may-increase-brain-function
Benefits of green tea and coffee
I know some of us think coffee and green tea may not be the best choices for our health. However, contrary to these thoughts some new studies have started to prove otherwise.
Another benefit of drinking green tea or coffee – Harvard Health
High blood pressure medications and depression
Many Canadians struggle with high blood pressure, do you? If so, it may be of interest to you that some recent studies have found blood pressure medications to be linked to reducing depression. If you struggle with high blood pressure you may want to read on.
Blood pressure medications may affect your mood – Harvard Health