Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. In the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. But not us! So let's get your heart feeling strong and healthy. Here's Part 2...
Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. But in the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. According to the CDC: Heart disease is the leading cause...
Stress and anxiety—they can be two of the worst feelings you'll ever experience. But might they actually have some benefits? Researchers say short-term stress can actually be beneficial as it boosts performance and bolsters our immune systems. These same researchers add that anxiety can be useful when...
It's National Nutrition Month! This week, we're talking about apple cider vinegar. (And to spare you having to see "apple cider vinegar" repeated all over this page, we're abbreviating it to ACV.) You may have heard about its purported amazingness before—we've sung its praises here in...
Aspirin and the prevention of heart attacks: it's just one of "those things" we all know and have come to accept without hesitation. Aspirin's beneficial role in heart health has been in the public consciousness for so long it's become one of those "go-to" preventative measures,...
February is Cancer Awareness Month, and in this week's PHMP Knowledgebase Article, we're talking about the numerous proactive, preventative measures you can take to avoid cancer. Preventable Causes of Cancer Smoking According to the American Association of Cancer Research, smoking is the leading cause of preventable cancer. Each...
input#fieldname18_1:hover { cursor: default; } [wbcr_css_snippet id="18736"] Carrying around too much weight feels uncomfortable, and it can also damage your health. According the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates have skyrocketed in the United States in recent years. 1 As...
More than one-third of U.S. adults routinely sleep fewer than six hours a night. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and that's bad news. The benefits of adequate sleep range from better heart health and less stress to improved memory and...
You might hear people talking about panic attacks and anxiety attacks like they're the same thing—but they're not. Panic and anxiety attacks are different conditions. It's helpful to separate the two and examine them individually. What are panic attacks? Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and...
A good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health — it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased...
There are multiple stages of sleep—and multiple quality tiers of sleep. You may have heard that adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. But the quality of sleep you get also matters. While you rest, your body goes through different stages of the...
How much aerobic exercise do you need, and what are its benefits? Good question — let's take a look! Aerobic exercise is any activity that gets your blood pumping and large muscle groups working. It's also known as cardiovascular activity. Examples of aerobic exercise include: ...
A brisk walk is one of the easiest and most effective cardio workouts. And, best of all, you likely already have everything you need to get started. You can do a brisk, sweat-inducing walk indoors or outdoors and without any special equipment. A good pair of...
Statins are some of the most widely prescribed medications in the world. They’re commonly prescribed for people who have high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol. Statins can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and help prevent heart attack and stroke. If you already have cardiovascular disease, statins...
We all know why we should move more, eat healthier, and sit less, but what's the deal with this '10,000 steps a day' craze? Is that magical number simply marketing shtick used to sell more fitness trackers, or is there real value to setting a...