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Life evolved in the sea. Now that humans live on land, we must carry our water within us. Sixty percent of the human body is water, from the brain at 75 percent to bones at 30 percent. Although we can live without food for 30 days, humans will die within two to four days without […]

Excess sugar in our diet has been linked to many chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. That said, cutting back is one of the best things you can do for your health. Daily recommendations of added sugar range from 25 to 45 grams for women and 36 to 50 grams for men. […]

By Jackie Castro-Cooper I love the month of January because we can look forward to 12 months of exploring new things! One of those things is a technique I teach my clients to decrease stress called “the relaxation response.” Although meditation has been around for thousands of years, Harvard cardiologist Dr. Herbert Benson pioneered the […]

By Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya Want to feel better, have more energy, and live longer? A healthy lifestyle, including routine physical activity, is one of the best things you can do for yourself. The direct physical, mental and spiritual benefits of physical activity are interrelated and undeniable when it comes to living your best life. Exercise […]

Waking up to dawn’s sunlight filtering through our curtains, we stretch and let our dreams dissipate like the morning dew. With seven to eight hours of sleep, our bodies and minds refreshed, we’re ready to face the stresses of the day. Sleep isn’t just refreshing; it’s necessary to function. During sleep, our minds consolidate the […]

More people than ever are struggling to control their weight, and excessive portion sizes directly contribute to overeating and weight gain. Why? Because we tend to eat almost all of what we serve ourselves. Therefore, controlling portion sizes can help prevent overindulging. It is very common to finish what’s in front of us out of […]