SkinnyTok (Skinny TikTok) and ED (eating disorder) media is experiencing a rise in popularity as influencers are promoting getting on Ozempic to lose weight, calorie counting, and a dangerous diet culture that focuses on looking skinny over being fully nourished. This type of content isn’t new, as ED media has been popular since the beginning […]
Tag: Health and Wellness
How a Mediterranean Diet Can Transform Your Health
The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest on Earth. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. It can transform your health by reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers while supporting healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. While it’s called the Mediterranean diet, it’s less […]
Should We Prioritize Good Diets or Exercise?
When it comes to taking care of our physical health, watching what we eat and being active are two very important goals to build muscle and reduce fat. Unfortunately, many people either don’t have the time or don’t care enough to go all out and do both. Exercise can’t replace diets and vice versa, but […]
The Secret to Beautiful Skin is Adding Nutrients, Not Taking Anything Away
Some might think that oily skin means their skin has a buildup of something: dirt, oil, or otherwise, but it’s a sign that the skin is dehydrated and overproducing oil to make up for what it lacks. Before people knew better, clay masks were the big skincare fad. These treatments were meant to draw out […]
Is Social Media Increasing Depression Rates?
There’s a lot of talk about how people are increasingly depressed because of social media, and it is true. According to the Child Mind Institute, teenage and young adult users who spend the most time on social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook were shown to have a 53% higher rate of reported depression […]
The Dark Side of Ozempic
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Qsymia have soared in popularity for their seemingly miracle properties that can help people who struggle with weight loss shed unnecessary pounds without dieting or increasing exercise. The medications have been praised by influencers and even celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Oprah Winfrey for their fast results. […]
This App Will Help Improve Mental Health and Battle Executive Dysfunction
For people who struggle with mental illness such as depression or anxiety, as well as those with Autism or ADHD, executive dysfunction can be a real hassle. The struggle to find motivation, complete seemingly simple tasks, and stay on top of daily hygiene, cleaning, and medication routines can seem impossible for those with a dopamine […]
These Healthy Habits Will Keep You Feeling Young After 40
It’s no question that as we get older, our health starts to decline. By age 40, most adults will notice significant differences in their body’s work. Establishing healthy habits before reaching four decades is one of the best ways to slow or prevent these aging symptoms and live your best life at 40. Before turning […]
The Health Benefits of Daily Walks
We’ve all heard sitting is the new smoking, but now doctors are touting walking as an incredible immune boost and cure-all for many ailments. According to the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Thomas Frieden, walking is “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug.” But how can a […]
Surgeon General Pushes for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Beverages
The United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy started the year out by issuing a dire warning to Americans – consumption of alcohol has a direct link to cancer. On Friday, January 3, Murthy stated a public warning that any alcohol consumption, even red wine, which had previously been thought to benefit health, can have severe […]
