Posts about Physical Health (4)

[As appeared on Star Tribune] Who doesn’t want a cold refreshing sweet treat on a hot summer afternoon? Here are some tips to keep those treats from destroying your health goals.

Imagine this…there you are, motivated and ready to go. Excited to start a new workout routine and add more structured strength training into your weekly schedule. Eager to get stronger and faster, rev up your metabolism through an increase of lean muscle mass and bodily adaptation, and improve your overall health and longevity.

What’s your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar status? Have a strange symptom you’ve been hoping would go away on its own? According to a Cleveland Clinic Survey, Only half of all men surveyed said they get regular checkups, and 72 percent would rather clean the bathroom than see their doctor. That’s pretty bad!

Have you ever looked up and wondered what just zapped the last hour from you? Time Management is the ability to use one's time effectively or productively. This may sound achievable only by an elite group of experts, but adopting simple things can go a long way in helping you manage your time!

Access to healthcare is a universal concern shared by people across the world. Whether it's dealing with acute or chronic illnesses, people expect high-quality care when they need it. But what happens when access to healthcare is challenging due to location, mobility, cost, or workforce shortage? In recent years, the growth of digital technology has transformed the healthcare industry. Telemedicine, in particular, is a novel way of providing healthcare services to people with limited access. In this blog post, we will explore what telemedicine is, how it works, and the benefits and challenges associated with its use.

“I feel so much more complete, so much more equipped by the Lord to do His work.”

Though most of the world is emerging from pandemic-related travel restrictions and safety concerns, one good thing to come out of the last few years is the popularity of exploring more “local” travel on a tank-full. It's amazing how many incredible places are within a few hours' drive from your home! In this post, we'll share some tips and tricks for exploring your own backyard on a single tank of gas.

The freshly updated 2023 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care guidelines include a new recommendation that all people be screened for diabetes at age 35. Why? Because pre-diabetes and the early stages of type 2 diabetes may not have any clear symptoms.