What is malaria?
Malaria is one of the world’s most serious health problems today. According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, 409,000 people died from the disease in 2019, and 229 million individuals became sick for the first time.1 Despite the…
What you should know about COVID-19
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Scientists first discovered it in December 2019. 1 In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. 2 COVID-19 usually causes respiratory symptoms, like a cold or flu,…
Taking care of yourself
We want to show you that taking care of yourself can be simple. Take a few seconds to think about a houseplant. Whatever you’re imagining, be it cactus, fern, or peace lily, that plant needs care and attention. Tend to…
Avoiding burnout
Does stress ever leave you feeling run down and unmotivated? If the answer’s yes, you may be experiencing burnout. So what do we mean when we say ‘burnout’? It’s the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term workplace stress,…
Sleeping better
Let’s take a look at why sleeping better is so important, what stops you from getting enough of it, and my top-5 bedtime tips to make sleep come more naturally. You know the feeling. The clock strikes 3, and you’re…
Getting active
Up until about 12,000 years ago, humans spent most of their time hunting, fishing, and foraging for food.1 In other words Getting active, they were always on their feet. Fast forward to now, and, biologically speaking, we haven’t changed all…
Sunbathing and vitamin D
As cheesy as it sounds, there really is nothing quite like a ray of sunshine to brighten your day. Getting Sunbathing outdoors and active is excellent for your physical and mental health. And it’s not just about getting your blood…
the difference between UTIs and STIs
You need to understand the difference between UTIs and STIs so that you know when it’s time to see a doctor. It’s easy to see why people get confused when it comes to urinary tract infections (UTI) and sexually transmitted…
Managing a healthy pregnancy
Managing a healthy Pregnancy can be an exciting but stressful time. As you get ready to welcome a new person into the world, your body will undergo big changes, both visible and invisible. Understandably, you’re going to have questions about…
Working from home
There’s a lot to love about working from home: no commute, pajama days, and for many of us, improved productivity. Recent research found that switching to remote work made people 7% more productive than their office-based colleagues.1 But switching to…
