Your Extraordinary Mouth Microbes
Did you know that you swallow about 140 billion bacteria that seed your gastrointestinal tract with microbes from your mouth each day? We carry around trillions of microscopic bugs that live in and on our bodies. These microbes live all over the body: on the skin,...
If You Knew Then What You Know Now . . . Life Regrets
Ask someone in their 70s, 80s, or beyond this question, and you’ll be certain to get a heartfelt response. What are most people’s life regrets? Here are some common responses: Spend more time with family and friends Forgive or make amends. Take more time for...
Resilience: An Important Part of Health
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, tragedy, trauma, and significant sources of stress (family, relationships, health, work, and finances). It means having the ability to recover quickly from difficulties. There is no question that...
Intermittent Fasting: What It Is and Why You Should Try It
Intermittent fasting is currently one of the most popular diet and health trends. So what does it involve, and is it something you should try? You can practice intermittent fasting in several ways, which includes refraining from eating during certain times of the day....