The Unknown Writer

The importance of drinking water can’t be overstated; it’s essential to our survival, and without it, we’d shrivel up and die. But even though we all know how important water is, many of us don’t drink enough of it on a daily basis. Our bodies are made up of 60% water our blood, organs, cells and even our bones are comprised of water. Yet we’re often dehydrated without realizing it. Drinking just 1 liter of water a day can help boost your energy levels and keep you focused at work. That’s why it’s so important to drink plenty of water when you’re working long hours, or exercising regularly. When we don’t drink enough water, we become dehydrated our cells, especially those in our brains, don’t work as well; we become irritable and more prone to headaches and other symptoms. That’s why it’s important to drink enough water during our waking hours—the Institute of Medicine suggests women consume about 91 ounces (1.7 liters) a day and men 125 ounces (2.7 liters)—and be sure to get at least ...

 How to Be the Healthiest Person These days, it seems like everyone is trying to be the healthiest person they can be. However, taking on this goal requires discipline and focus, and many of us are too busy with our day-to-day lives to really put in the effort needed to achieve optimal health. Here are some great tips for how to be the healthiest person you can be! Sleep Properly Sleep plays a big role in how our bodies function and affects us not only physically but mentally. Chronic sleep deprivation has been shown to increase risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and poor mental health. Here are some tips on getting your zzz’s: - Before bedtime, limit screen time that causes your body stress—especially right before bed—such as watching TV or browsing social media. Also don’t eat within 2 hours of sleep. - Get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes; doing so will break up your body’s association between being in bed and sta...

 3 Easy Ways to Lose Weight It’s simple—losing weight takes three things: eat less, exercise more, and be patient! If you’re not losing weight as quickly as you’d like, don’t get discouraged; there are many things you can do to increase your weight loss rate. Start with these 3 easy ways to lose weight today and keep it off! 1) Exercise You’ve heard it a million times, but exercise is one of those things that really does help you lose weight. If possible, focus on getting your heart rate up for 30 minutes per day (or more). Remember, exercise isn’t just about burning calories during your workout; it’s also about improving your body composition and maintaining muscle as you shed fat. So get going! 2) Eat Smaller Meals One common cause of weight gain is eating too many calories at one time. When we eat large meals, our body has no chance to burn off any excess calories. Instead, those extra calories are stored as fat for later use. To lose weight safely and quickly, try eating a smal...

 5 Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If you’re trying to gain weight, you might think that eating as much food as possible will help you reach your goals. However, most of the food that people eat while they’re trying to gain weight is high in calories and fat, meaning it won’t help you meet your goals and will make it more difficult to get the nutrients you need from food. Instead of eating the foods that are bad for your health and waistline, try these five healthy ways to gain weight. 1) Add healthy snacks If you’re looking for a way to add more calories, you should consider adding healthy snacks. Be sure not to replace your regular meals with extra snacks, though! Instead, snack on healthier foods like fruit, yogurt or peanut butter and crackers. Not only will these help with weight gain but they also contain vitamins and minerals that your body needs. If you still feel hungry after eating one of these healthy snacks an hour later, try drinking a glass of water before consuming more ...

Health care can be expensive and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here are 10 health care tips to help you live longer and healthier To get the best results, apply these principles to all areas of your life, not just health care. That way, you’ll find you10 Tips to Help Your Health. 1) Eat enough proteins You probably already know that protein is an important part of a healthy diet, but how much do you really need? The USDA recommends a minimum of 5.5 ounces per day for men and 4.8 ounces per day for women, while also specifying that some individuals may need more depending on their size and level of activity. To put it another way: Aim for three palm-sized portions throughout your day, which comes out to about 20 g rams per meal. 2) Fruit and vegetables are important Eating more fruit and vegetables is good for your health, but it can be hard. Make it easier by keeping fruit and vegetables in a convenient place where you’ll see them often—like on top of your ...