Posts by Evan Zingman
Top 3 Strategies for Healthy Weight Loss
A recent study identified 3 strategies that may be the key to losing excess pounds and keeping them off. The results aren’t really surprising, but they are worth repeating. Successful weight loss depends on choosing healthy foods, tracking what you eat, and changing your thinking. That’s according to the researchers at California Polytechnic State University…
Read MorePatient Privacy in the Digital Age: Protecting Your Electronic Health Records
There’s no question that the adoption of electronic health records has improved patient care and convenience. But at what cost? Millions of medical records have been exposed in cybersecurity events targeting healthcare providers and vendors in recent years, putting patients’ privacy and identities at risk. Before patients can protect their medical data from theft and…
Read MoreHow To Get Sleep When You Have Anxiety
If you’re battling feelings of anxiety, chances are it’s taking a toll on your sleep routine. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. Anxiety affects 18.1% of the U.S. population every year, and more than 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders. Without the influence of an anxiety or sleep disorder, your natural circadian…
Read MoreExercising on a Budget: Get in Great Shape Without a Gym Membership
Who says you need a gym to get in great shape? The prevalence of gyms is a relatively recent phenomenon. There have always been people in great shape, with or without a gym membership. You can avoid the fees, travel time, and other inconveniences and get in shape without leaving your home or neighborhood. You…
Read MoreHow NBA Players Live a Healthy Lifestyle for Optimal Performance
Professional sports players don’t make it to the big leagues without paying a great deal of attention to their lifestyles. If someone wants to be at the top of their game, then they need to eat right, train right, and avoid injuries at all costs. Concentrating on these three categories helps NBA players to reach…
Read MoreKeys to Staying Motivated During Your Workout
[image source: https://unsplash.com/photos/Gh8QHONEHOE] We all understand the benefits of regular exercise. Sure, you want to be healthier and you want to feel better. These are good reasons to decide to start working out. With that said, there is more to it than just deciding that you want to start working out – from picking comfortable…
Read MoreFebruary 2020 Nutrition Newsletter
Veggie burgers originated in England in 1982 as a plant-based ‘hamburger’ option for people who preferred a vegetarian eating style. These original veggie burgers didn’t claim to taste like hamburgers; they were simply a non-meat option usually made from legumes, vegetables, and soy. Fast forward to today with two plant-based burgers that are designed to…
Read MoreHow To Develop Healthier Habits
At the start of each new year, many people make some kind of fitness resolution. It’s understandable and easy to want to be healthier. Unfortunately, not many stick with their resolutions past the first month. That’s because when you actually start making changes, you come up against challenges and it’s tough to persevere. However, working…
Read MoreSticking To Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution
The decision to exercise more is the most popular New Year’s resolution for 2020. That means gyms across the country and around the globe are seeing spikes in attendance. However, typically, that spike in gym attendance returns to normal just a few weeks after Jan. 1. If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution, you…
Read MoreWhat Are The Risks of Smoking During Pregnancy?
Maternal smoking during pregnancy has been associated mainly with fetal and development complications and the risk of other long-term consequences. When nicotine crosses the placenta, it affects fetal development. Smoking while pregnant exposes both you and your unborn baby to an increased risk of health complications. Women who smoke during pregnancy are at an increased…
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