Being overweight or obese is known to lead to health consequences, which is bad news considering the increasing number of Australians who are above the healthy weight. The unfortunate thing is, not only will affect the individual’s health but it can also lower the chances of having a child. How Excess Weight Affects A Woman’s Fertility In order to have a regular menstrual cycle, hormonal balance is necessary. When a woman is overweight or obese, her body produces more leptin, a hormone that is produced in fatty tissue. It can…

You’ve heard this before: “Eat fiber-rich food to become healthy”. Whether it was your parents who said it or another commercial that promoted a healthy diet, fiber is one of the nutrients that your body badly needs. So what is it and how much do you need of it? What is Fiber? There are many kinds of fiber but the fiber being talked about for human consumption is known as “dietary fiber”. Dietary fiber is a nutrient that comes from plants. It is a type of carbohydrate that the body…

A new study may bring great news for older people. While drinking alcohol is not healthy for most folks, it might actually end up being less harmful to those over the age of 50. The health risks associated with drinking still exist, but they might be not as severe. For everyone, drinking heavily is linked to a lot of serious health problems. Beyond just increasing the risk of liver disease, it may also cause specific cancers and heart disease. Lastly, it can bring damage to the body’s nervous system, which…

Anxiety disorder can have a negative impact not only on the person experiencing it but also on the loved ones and colleagues of someone with the condition. Whether you are the spouse, child, parent, or co-worker suffering from an anxiety disorder, you may have to deal with unhealthy attachment patterns as the anxiety disorder sufferer becomes overly dependent on you, or becomes overly avoidant of your relationship. Helping someone who is struggling with anxiety can be intimidating at first, as you may feel like your assistance is not needed, or…

Psychology At Work: How To Manage Stress And Other Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace Stress is no joke. Even as we live in a workaholic culture that often glorifies stress and how much work you have to do, science is very clear: chronic stress can lead to depression, anxiety, and even heart disease, among many other ailments. Stress is just one of the many mental health issues that you’ll encounter at the workplace. Given that many people spend half of their waking hours every weekday at work, it’s important…