Because of the pandemic, access to gyms and spaces for exercise is limited. Achieving an ideal weight has become a big challenge. With the prevalence of work-from-home arrangements, more days are spent on the couch than on our feet. Here are five simple yet proven ways of going back to your ideal weight. Redefine Your Motivation After a long time of being distracted, redefining your motivation is the first thing to do in getting back to your ideal weight. Start with taking note of why you ... [Read More]
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A Guide to Sleep Disorders
Do you always wake up more tired than when you went to bed? Or has a restful sleep at night regularly become elusive? If so, you could be having a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders generally refer to conditions that either hinder you from falling and staying asleep altogether or prevent you from getting restful sleep. As a result, you will feel excessively sleepy or unable to function during the day. Let’s get a better understanding of sleep disorders by exploring their causes, their ... [Read More]
Weight loss: losing weight you gained during quarantine
You probably don’t need any study to tell you that weight gain is a common problem during quarantine. As many companies have gone remote, gyms have closed down, and orders to stay at home still remain in effect in most states, quarantine weight gain is a very real problem for millions of Americans. The Problem With Gaining Weight Gaining weight is something many joke about, but it really is no laughing matter. Dangers of being overweight are plenty. It increases your risk of developing ... [Read More]
Primary Care Physician vs. Family Doctor vs. Internist
You can turn to many types of doctors for specific medical concerns. In many cases, there is an overlap in the medical care certain doctors can provide. Such is the case with primary care physicians (PCP), family doctors, and internists. These medical professionals share a common goal, which is to help improve your overall health. When looking for the right physician for your needs, it’s helpful to know the differences of medical expertise. Let’s take a closer look at the similarities and ... [Read More]
Types of Echocardiograms
An echocardiogram, also referred to as echo or echocardiography, is a type of routine examination for evaluating how well your heart’s chambers and valves are pumping blood. This test is recommended for people who are showing symptoms of heart problems, such as chest pains, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath. There are different types of echocardiograms, each of which uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the heart and its structures and reveal abnormalities and ... [Read More]
