Exercise has been proven to decrease the risk of major diseases, fight off the effects of aging, keep metabolisms fast and foster a positive mental state. Regular movement also increases our overall enjoyment of life. The positive effects of movement are just as beneficial when it comes to diabetes. Exercise
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You check your mail, and inside is an invitation to your friend’s wedding. Instantly, you start thinking you want to get in better shape before the nuptials. You start working out daily and eating more mindfully. A week passes, and you step on the scale, only to be disappointed when
With today’s diet culture, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be difficult. You have been conditioned to believe certain food rules exist: no eating after a certain time of day, certain foods or food groups are bad and skipping meals is the fastest way to achieve the
When was the last time you went to the doctor for an annual visit or a preventative screening? Did you know it’s important to schedule an annual visit with your primary care physician regardless of your age or perceived health? The importance of this visit is to establish baselines for
When you think of preventative health measures, what comes to mind? Some of the obvious ones are routine doctor visits, regular exercise, good sleep and quality nutrition, but you may not know that gut health is also a major preventative health measure. This is where we will focus our attention
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