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”
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World happiness report: the happiest countries and reasons why you’re unhappy (and what to do about it)
Finland ranks no.1 on the annual World Happiness Report’s of the world’s happiest countries for the 8th straight year. The report, published today on the UN’s International Day of Happiness, is based on the analysis of how residents of over 140 countries rate their quality of life. With 10 meaning someone is currently living theContinue reading “World happiness report: the happiest countries and reasons why you’re unhappy (and what to do about it)”
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).”
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”
Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health
More than half of the global population does not consume adequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including iron, calcium, and vitamins C and E, according to a Lancet study published in August 2024 by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). It isContinue reading “Harvard researchers: billions worldwide are deficient in essential micronutrients critical to human health”
Stanford study: rapid bursts of aging occur in 40s and 60s
A new Stanford study published in August 2024 shows that we humans go through rapid and accelerated bursts of aging, on average at age 44 and then again at age 60. So if you’ve ever felt that your body is breaking down all at once, it might not be your imagination. What does the studyContinue reading “Stanford study: rapid bursts of aging occur in 40s and 60s”
International Men’s Health Week- 5 tips for a healthier you!
International Men’s Health Week is typically celebrated during the week leading up to Father’s Day (i.e. this week!). In celebration of the men in our lives making a positive impact, here are a few not-so-common tips for men to stay healthy and to thrive: Happy Men’s Week! May you stay healthy, stay strong and stayContinue reading “International Men’s Health Week- 5 tips for a healthier you!”
Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.
Women are at a higher risk of developing depression or depressive symptoms during the peri-menopause stage of their life than in their pre-menopause or post-menopause years. Researchers have found that peri-menopausal women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) as those who hadn’t yet entered this hormonal transition. The studiesContinue reading “Ladies, in your 40s and depressed? Here are the reasons why and what you can do about it.”
What is your menstrual cycle telling you?
(As seen on the IMI website) When you hear the word menstruation, what do you think of? For many of you, you may think of PMS, cramps, heavy bleeding, headaches and fatigue. While these symptoms are an expected part of the female experience, it doesn’t mean these symptoms are healthy – or a necessary wayContinue reading “What is your menstrual cycle telling you?”
Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.
If you know 4 women, chances are one of them struggles with depression, anxiety or some other mental health issue. Mental disorders affect 1 in 4 women. Women (and men) in all walks of life can be affected and at any point in their lives. Furthermore, nearly 1 in 4 Hong Kong children and adolescents sufferedContinue reading “Mood swings? Depressed? Irritated and angry all the time? How to care for your mental health.”
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