Whole grains are a great source of fiber for people looking to improve their digestive health A low-fiber diet can certainly be a cause of poor digestive health. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the human body. It passes through the digestive system mostly intact and its main function is to provide bulk to stool and help it move efficiently through the intestines. Low-fiber diets are often high in processed, refined, and low-nutrient foods, which can lead to slow stool transit time and constipation. Constipation…
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5 annoying hygiene problems you can solve by drinking more water
We are all probably aware that drinking enough water each day is important for our overall long-term health. However, many of us often fall short of the oft-quoted goal of eight drinks a day. It’s worth a try, however, because drinking more water has many benefits and can dramatically impact how you feel, perhaps much sooner than you realize. In fact, boosting your H20 levels can be an easy fix to many of the most embarrassing and annoying problems we all face from time to time. Read on to find…
Read MoreThis overlooked form of occupational discrimination creates mental health problems, study shows
get the attention it deserves. getty Workplace toxicity is a monster with many heads: injustice, abuse, discrimination, harassment, hurtfulness, and oppression. And it has many faces. In addition to gender, race, age and sexual orientation, studies show that size discrimination is also rampant in the workplace. TalentLMS and CultureAmp conducted a survey based on The Big Five framework to identify toxicity, looking at how often related behaviors occur. Key findings include: 42% of respondents say managers at tech companies with toxic work cultures are often inconsiderate and disrespectful to employees.…
Read MoreYouth smartphone use linked to future mental health problems: Study
cChildren who accessed smartphones at a young age have worse mental health outcomes as adults, according to a new study. A Sapien Labs study last month of 27,969 global Generation Z members found that the sooner a child has access to a smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health issues in the future. GOOD MEALS: HOW MUCH SNAPS THEY GET BY STATE Children thrive most on engaging real-world family and friends in-person, exercise, volunteering, and religious activities,” said University of Virginia sociologist and Institute for Family Studies…
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