It is a very challenging time for maintaining our social connections while also adhering to CDC guidelines. Even during a pandemic, it is important for us to continue to engage in social activity to decrease the feelings of social isolation and anxiety. Not only does social support help us to...
Losing weight to achieve a healthier lifestyle is certainly a commitment and it’s natural to want to lose weight quickly to reach your goals. Did you know that even modest weight loss can have significant benefits for your health? Studies have shown that losing just 5-10% of your total body...
We are in the middle of a pandemic that is tragically affecting thousands of people. However, there are ways you can protect yourself by strengthening your body's natural immune system. With no vaccine and no preventive medications, the most effective defense we have against COVID-19 is to have a strong...
These current times are stressful for even the most resilient individuals. We are all experiencing the "same storm but on different boats". Whether it's working on the frontlines, working from home and juggling homeschooling or simply just adjusting to a new circumstance, mental and physical stress can pile up quickly....
To succeed in developing proper nutrition, try to keep things simple. Eating a healthier diet doesn’t have to be complicated. Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories, for example, think of your diet in terms of color, variety, and freshness. Focus on avoiding packaged and processed foods and opting...
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you know that exercise should be an essential part of your routine. But the benefits of physical activity go far beyond just physical fitness. Increasingly, more and more research is showing that working out regularly can boost other aspects of...
For the first month of the New Year, we are focusing on developing practical health goals by shifting your mindset to achieve them. Make your health resolutions with the idea of new healthy habits for long-term results. A better approach to making real change in your health is to...
View a video message from Chinyere Eze about the Sleep-In Challenge Rules of the Challenge Aim to sleep at least 7-8 hours every night. Create a “sleep schedule” to program your body to go to sleep at a certain time Embrace healthy sleep habits. Avoid watching TV, browsing on...
What is the Keto Diet? The keto diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet The purpose of the diet is to reduce carbohydrate intake and replace it with fat. Doing such puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. Your body then begins burning fat for fuel. People who...
View the Video from Chinyere Eze about the Waterfall Challenge Rules for the Waterfall Challenge: Goal is to drink at least 60-80 oz of water a day. Try to reach a certain water intake amount each hour. For instance, during an 8-hour workday, drink 10 oz each...
Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers amongst women in the United States. Finding breast cancer early and recieving treatment is important to preventing death from breast cancer. As apart of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here is some information and tips on how to reduce your breast cancer...
THE “SUGARLESS CHALLENGE” (2 Rules) REDUCE (AND EVENTUALLY ELIMINATE) “PROCESSED SUGAR” FROM YOUR DIET. Types of sugars to avoid on The Sugarless Challenge : White Refined sugar Candy (including chocolate) Dessert treats (Cake, pies, brownies , etc), Sweetened Beverages (Sodas , Fruit Juice , Lemonade, Sweet...
June is Men’s Health Month! This month we would like to highlight the preventive care and nutritional health care benefits available to men all month long! A recent study found that men have the tendency to hold stereotypical perceptions of masculinity and are more often hesitant to visit health care...
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally – it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and...
Spring time is here and in addition to the beautiful flowers that will come to life this season, it is also the time of the year for seasonal allergies. 40 to 60 million Americans are affected by seasonal allergies. Tree, grass, and flower pollination throughout the spring and summer can...
To prevent heart disease and increase awareness, this month Eze Health Center is participating in American Heart Month. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease and in the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. These rates are alarming but the best...
2019 is here an this is a great time for you to begin your journey toward health and wellness! Even the small changes we make to get healthier, can have a BIG impact. Here are a few ways to start getting healthy in small ways: Add an extra hour of...
