Ladies, let’s talk about something that might be affecting the men in our lives more than they realize – testosterone. You’ve probably heard of it before, often associated with traits like strength, aggression, and sex drive. But did you know that imbalances in this hormone can also cause some unexpected changes in behavior? What’s The Deal With Testosterone … [Read more...] about Ladies, Notice Anything Strange About Your Man? It Might Be His Testosterone
How Do Bite Blocks Work? Full Guide
Abite block, a ramp or turbo, is a dental appliance typically used with braces to align teeth. Braces are metal bands that wrap around the back teeth through an attached wire that brackets each tooth. Bite blocks are a method to prevent the upper and lower teeth from touching, often used to correct an over-bite or under-bite. Here is a full look at how bite blocks … [Read more...] about How Do Bite Blocks Work? Full Guide
Prioritizing Heart Health in the Black Community | How?
February is both American Heart Month and Black History Month, making this the perfect time to discuss cardiovascular disease and health disparities in the Black community. Read on to learn more about how to improve heart health and begin living a healthier lifestyle. Strategies covered include the following:Taking a daily walkTaking a daily mindful breath … [Read more...] about Prioritizing Heart Health in the Black Community | How?
How Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Can Support Your Immune System
To support your immune system, live a healthy lifestyle, which can be defined using the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, restorative sleep and positive social connections. The associations between a healthy lifestyle and immune system function are clearly established and supported by science, so … [Read more...] about How Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Can Support Your Immune System
Best Physical Activity Benefits for Women | Closing the Gender Gap
Researchers investigated whether there are sex differences in exercise benefits in terms of reducing cardiovascular mortality (deaths from cardiovascular disease) and all-cause mortality (total number of deaths from any cause). They found that the physical activity benefits for women are greater than those for men and are hopeful that this evidence helps close the gender gap in … [Read more...] about Best Physical Activity Benefits for Women | Closing the Gender Gap