Happy International Men’s Week! In celebration of the men in our lives making a positive impact, here are 6 tips for men to stay healthy and thrive: Click here for health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts. Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, strong and happy! SOURCES: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16879071/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2712798/#:~:text=Apolipoprotein%20B%20(apoB)%20may%20be,particle%20cholesterol%20content%20(1).Continue reading “6 Health Tips to Help Men Thrive”
Category Archives: Weight Management
Which foods make you fart (more) and when should you consult your doctor?
Farting is normal but have you ever noticed being more gassy after eating certain foods? Passing gas, especially very smelly gas, can be an embarrassing problem. So, which foods make you fart more, which make your farts smelly, and when should you consult your doctor? You should see a doctor if you are:
Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age
To celebrate Women’s Day 2025, let’s look at some positive habits and routines of healthy women. Whether you’re a teenager, in your 80s or somewhere in between, discover how making healthy choices can help you thrive and live your best life. 2. Regular exercise. Exercise impacts everything from strength, mobility and metabolism to mood, cognitiveContinue reading “Habits of a healthy woman: how to thrive regardless of your age”
Tips for a healthier CNY
Chinese New Year (often interchangeably called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is around the corner. What is CNY (or a vacation) without a big feast? Wherever you are and however you are celebrating this coming holiday, here are some tips for a healthier and thinner you: Follow these healthy eating tips and let your fortunesContinue reading “Tips for a healthier CNY”
Got high cholesterol? Here’s what you should check next, according to research and longevity experts.
Our bodies need cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make key hormones and bile acids needed to digest and absorb fats as well as vitamin D. Cholesterol is essential for your body, but what happens if cholesterol levels are elevated? If your doctor tells you your cholesterol levels are too high, here isContinue reading “Got high cholesterol? Here’s what you should check next, according to research and longevity experts.”
In your late 30s or 40s? Tips on navigating the hormonal roller coaster (for women) and hormone decline (for men).
If you are in your late 30s or early/mid 40s, you may start noticing certain changes in your body and mood. For women, common first symptoms of hormonal change include irregular menstrual cycle or menstrual flow as well as depression, irritability and anxiety. For men, common first symptoms include decreased libido, hair thinning or hairContinue reading “In your late 30s or 40s? Tips on navigating the hormonal roller coaster (for women) and hormone decline (for men).”
Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.
Restorative sleep happens when brain activity during sleep helps restore your body and mind, fundamentally resetting you for another day of activity. When you wake up from restorative sleep, you feel well rested and ready for the day. Sleep is non-restorative when you wake up feeling unrefreshed despite having slept 7 to 9 hours ofContinue reading “Not all sleep is restorative. Learn why and tips for more restful sleep.”
Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes
Finding it difficult to lose weight? There could be underlying reasons preventing you from losing weight. Dr. Ardyce Yik ND has helped many people lose weight successfully by addressing the underlying causes of weight gain or sluggish weight. In her practice, here are 6 of the top reasons why people can’t lose weight on their own: Dr.Continue reading “Why you’re gaining weight- 6 hidden causes”
Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.
What is SIBO? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where there is the presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO typically causes chronic diarrhea, pain and malabsorption. People with SIBO may also suffer from unintentional weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and osteoporosis. SIBO is caused when bacteria (common ones include Escherichia coli, EnterococcusContinue reading “Bloating and lots of gas? Have loose poop or diarrhea? You may have SIBO.”
Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts
With life expectancy doubling over the last century, 50 is the new 30. But people nowadays don’t just want to live longer, they want to stay healthy and thrive in those later years too. Life after 40 often brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Many people start taking a more proactive, preventative approachContinue reading “Health tests to get between ages 40 and 60, according to longevity experts”
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