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Aren't there like 1 million fitness apps?!

4 min read • Exercising is so important, especially for physical and mental well-being. Among other things, it helps maintain a healthy weight, strengthens bones and muscles, and lowers the risk of developing diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Physical activity is now recommended as a first-line treatment for depression; it also helps to reduce anxiety symptoms. Yes, it seems like there are a million fitness apps, and like at least a new fitness app is added every day in the app stores! With so many choices, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. But don't worry! In this article, we'll help you sort through some of the options and find the best app for your needs.

So, you want help eating a vegetarian diet?

4 min read • A vegetarian diet is one which excludes meat. There are many different types of vegetarianism, with some vegetarians consuming a diet that includes eggs and dairy products while others consume a vegan diet, which excludes all animal-derived products. There are many proven benefits of following a vegetarian or vegan diet. These diets have been shown to lower the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. They also help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Adopting a plant-based lifestyle, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, could also improve symptoms, and even prognosis, of diseases like arthritis and cancer. Vegetarian and vegan diets are also more environmentally sustainable than diets that include meat. Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and land degradation. A plant-based diet requires less water and land to produce than a meat-based diet. Finally, there may be ethical reasons concerning animal welfare for choosing to eat a plant-based diet.

Tools to calculate BMI and more

2 min read • Being overweight or obese is a threat to personal health and the obesity pandemic is a threat to the health of society. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 years. There are many online tools available to calculate your BMI, including this one from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Once you know your BMI, you can track it over time to see if you are gaining, losing, or maintaining your weight. If you are overweight or obese, there are many things you can do to improve your health. Losing even a small amount of weight can have health benefits, so talk with your doctor and start with the no-nonsense approach: Choose a realistic goal to achieve;Make changes to your diet and be more active;Get support from your family and your friends.

So, you're ready for a plank challenge?

2 min read • The popularity of plank challenges has taken the internet by storm. There are a few reasons why plank exercises have become so popular. First, they're a great way to test your strength and endurance. Second, they can be done anywhere, anytime. And third, they're a great way to challenge yourself and see how far you can push your limits. People love the idea of testing their strength and endurance by seeing how long they can hold a plank position. If you're thinking about taking on a plank challenge, there are a few things you should know.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment is multimodal, and apps can be part of it

4 min read • If you're one of the one in seven people in North America who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know that the condition can be unpredictable and debilitating. While there's no cure for IBS, there are treatments that can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. One important aspect of IBS treatment is self-care, which includes stress management, diet modification, and exercise. And increasingly, people with IBS are turning to technology for help with these self-care measures.