Author: Lienna May

Milk is a must for topping off your morning cereal, creating clouds in your coffee, and slurping down a mouthful of peanut butter. However, dairy has a dubious reputation. Some of us are old enough to recall all those tales about how drinking milk will keep us healthy and strengthen our bones, among other things. […]

Everyone wants to take control of their health by monitoring it in any way they can. So you might weigh yourself and check your blood pressure or resting heart rate. But how closely do you monitor your blood glucose levels? People with diabetes are too familiar with their blood sugar levels, but others may not […]

Sugar is one of the most vital ingredients in your daily meals. Many people start their day with a cup of tea or coffee containing sugar and end the day with a delicious dessert, which makes sugar an integral part of your day-to-day routine. Sugar is not just an additive that adds sweetness to the […]

Glucose levels, or blood sugar, are the body’s primary energy source. You obtain it from the food you consume. However, it also plays a significant role in maintaining the body’s metabolism. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, aids in transporting glucose into the body’s cells. The first signs of poor metabolic health appear when […]

As humans, almost everything in the environment has the potential to be stressful. Besides the emotional stress that can result from a situation at your workplace or personal front, environmental factors can also lead to stress. Unfortunately, people typically accept high-stress levels as a necessary component of one’s job. However, they are only moderately  aware […]