Health Care

  Sami Wood meets up with a few strangers for a special get-together after every two weeks which she calls “cuddle puddle”. Everyone lies comfortably between soft mattresses or blankets and hugs each other in a friendly way to feel comfort and love. Sami, 41, lives in Bedford and is a professional cuddle therapist. She provides cuddle therapy to groups and individuals. Sami believes that hugging someone not only makes you feel good but is also beneficial for your health. She says that when you hug someone, your body releases the happiness hormone serotonin and the love and bonding hormone oxytocin. Sami says that touch not only reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol but can also balance our nervous system. Sami’s clients are often suffering from nervous system problems, PTSD, or loneliness. “People often think that my service is only for weird men, but that’s not the case at all,” she says. “I have men and women of all ages.” Pep Valerio, 36, from Bedford, ha...

    Decreasing carbohydrates, more protein intake, doing weight loss training, and enough sleep are all strategies that can help with long-term weight loss. It is more likely that you will lose weight permanently and improve your health if you put your attention on long-term habits and health.   Here are some weight loss  tips supported by science. How to Shed Pounds in Six Easy Steps   1. Consume Vegetables, Fat, and Protein At every meal, try a range of foods. Your Meals should consist of fat, complex carbohydrates, protein , and veggies to balance your food plate. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 prescribe the following amounts of food based on age.   Food type Adults Children 2–8 Children 9–13 Adolescents 14–18 Protein (oz) 5-7 2-5.5 4-6.5 5-7 o Vegetables (Cups) 2-5 1-2.5 1.5-3.5 ...

    T he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that over 70 million persons in America have high cholesterol. Of these, less than half are receiving therapy, and only one in three have their illness under control. Heart disease risk is doubled in those with high cholesterol compared to those with good levels. Find out more about the lifestyle adjustments you may make to lower your cholesterol . Although lowering your cholesterol may seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be. These are a few easy strategies to reduce cholesterol. 1. Study your lineage Y ou might be more susceptible to heart disease or excessive cholesterol if these disorders run in your family. Find out from your family members if there is anyone who has ever had high cholesterol. Additionally, ascertain whether any of the following illnesses are inherited by you: Diabetes Obesity  Atherosclerosis  Metabolic syndrome See your doctor about your cholesterol levels ...