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If you have cold hands and feet, then you already know how annoying it can be to deal with. Always carrying a sweater in case you get cold (even in the summer), always stuffing your hands in your pockets trying to get warm, and sleeping in heavy socks are the norm.

As we age, sleep becomes more important than ever — and quite possibly harder to attain. We may find it harder to stay asleep during the night, and find ourselves needing more naps during the day as we get older.

Sleep is a vital rest period that allows the body to process memories, recover from physical or mental stress, and heal and repair. Essentially, it’s the body’s “recovery mode.”

You may be familiar with hypertension (high blood pressure), but what is prehypertension? And is it bad? 

The truth is that blood pressure may not be on your radar until it becomes elevated, but if you can detect changes in blood pressure early, you have an incredible opportunity to course-correct and prevent hypertension and future disease. 

Exercise is one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. We all know we need more of it! But it’s not just more exercise that we need. It’s also more of the most beneficial types of exercise. Zone 2 training is a powerful form of exercise that boosts cardiovascular health and enhances physical fitness.

Menopause is something that all women will experience at one point in their lives, and with that come various symptoms. Before you can address these side effects, it’s important to understand what menopause is, its symptoms and how to recognize the different stages.

If you find yourself asking, “Why am I craving sweets?” at seemingly random and frequent times, you’re not alone. Consistent sugar cravings indicate that you may be experiencing negative side effects related to your diet. This article covers sugar cravings and how to curb them to improve your health.

Are you considering jumping on the fasting bandwagon? Typically, fasting means you can't intake any form of food or beverages, and in some cases, even water is prohibited. In this article, we’ll cover the pros and cons of fasting and if it’s right for you.

If you’ve ever stepped into a gym or stumbled across a fitness influencer’s videos online, there's a good chance you’ve heard about a supplement called creatine. In this article, we’re going to look at how creatine works, the different forms it comes in, and the benefits it can bring.

Finding healthy ways to cope with stress is essential to prevent the negative consequences of constant strain on the nervous system. Without a plan for how you will deal with life stressors, you may find yourself unhappy, burnt out, and unwell. 

Every year, you may find yourself looking for Valentine’s Day advice to make sure your partner gets the experience they deserve. While you’ll find hundreds of articles focusing on the best restaurants and gifts to get your loved one, you should focus on more than just the surface-level things that make up this romantic holiday. 

Heart health is crucial in maintaining optimal bodily functions, and it’s the little things you do daily that contribute most to your heart health. In this article, we’ll go over 5 tips for a healthy heart and how you can use them to improve your health and stay in the best condition possible. 

Calorie-dense diets combined with sedentary lifestyles have skyrocketed the rates of overweight and obesity. Carrying extra weight, especially around midsection, greatly increases the risk of insulin resistance. In good news, insulin resistance is treatable and, in many cases, reversible. Let’s take a close look at ways to improve insulin sensitivity and protect you from the risks associated with insulin resistance.