It’s too soon to know the full impact of long COVID, but one thing is certain: millions of adults have had to change the way they exercise. If you have COVID-19, wait at least one to two weeks before exercising. Resting will help your body to fight off infection. You’ll also reduce your risk for myocarditis, which involves inflammation in the middle layer of your … [Read more...] about 10 Tips For Exercising After COVID-19
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What Women Need to Know About Alzheimer’s
Did you know that women are almost twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s? In fact, nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. A major reason for this discrepancy is the fact that women tend to live longer. However, there are some other factors too. For example, the decline in estrogen that comes with menopause affects memory centers in the brain that … [Read more...] about What Women Need to Know About Alzheimer’s
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health took a negative turn in 2020. In addition to the usual challenges of growing up, many families are struggling with the loss of loved ones and the consequences of closing schools for a year. Mental health is an essential part of your child’s overall wellbeing that’s just as important as their physical condition. Their early development creates the … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
5 Ways to Help Children Set Boundaries
One of the best things a parent can do is help their children set boundaries. Boundaries help children develop limits for themselves and their activities. One example is saying "no" to their friends when they want to do something that they know their parents would not approve of or asking them to do something that makes them feel unsafe. Other boundaries include telling … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Help Children Set Boundaries
The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids have many impressive health benefits. However, you might feel like you need a degree in chemistry in order to understand them. Terms like eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid sound complicated. Then you find out that you need to balance omega-3 fats with omega-6 and omega-9 versions too. On top of that, some of the research in this area has been … [Read more...] about The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids