Raeann Leal – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org Your Health Simplified Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:17:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lifeandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cropped-lhn-favicon-32x32.png Raeann Leal – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org 32 32 Is Cancer Preventable? https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-cancer-preventable https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html#respond Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:45:29 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11092 Is there a way to modify our lifestyle to lower our risk of cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2019, cancer claimed the lives of 606,880 people in the United States alone, and there was an estimated 1.76 million new cases of cancer diagnosed. Worldwide, cancer is one of the leading causes of…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html/feed 0 The “Florence Nightingale” Approach To Patient Care https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-florence-nightingale-approach-to-patient-care/0812311.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-florence-nightingale-approach-to-patient-care https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-florence-nightingale-approach-to-patient-care/0812311.html#respond Mon, 24 Dec 2018 16:15:27 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=12311 Most, if not all of us, have experienced some kind of care as a patient. And whether you’ve been on the receiving end of an invested, caring physician versus a hurried, indifferent physician, you may have also felt that there’s a connection between a positive health outlook and good, compassionate care. Florence Nightingale, also known…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-florence-nightingale-approach-to-patient-care/0812311.html/feed 0 What’s The Big Deal About Protein? https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/whats-the-big-deal-about-protein/1611935.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-big-deal-about-protein https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/whats-the-big-deal-about-protein/1611935.html#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2018 23:12:13 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11935 Especially for those of us working in the health and wellness field, we hear this word so many times that it’s lost its meaning. Even for those who aren’t involved with health on a professional level, “protein” is plastered on so many advertisements, social media, and grocery store products. But despite its ubiquity, do we…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/whats-the-big-deal-about-protein/1611935.html/feed 3 New Study Proves Lifestyle Changes Really Do Transform One’s Health https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:37:41 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11535 Is it worth it to live a healthy lifestyle? Many times, we shy away from choosing healthier options because they’re unfamiliar, or they don’t seem as instantly gratifying as a bag of chips or can of soda. Sometimes, it’s just easier to grab a quick and unhealthy snack rather than taking the time to make…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html/feed 0 What Does Happiness Have Do To With Your Health? https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/what-does-happiness-have-do-to-with-your-health/1411339.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-happiness-have-do-to-with-your-health https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/what-does-happiness-have-do-to-with-your-health/1411339.html#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:55:36 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11339 At some point in our lives, we’ve leafed through at least one or two books about positive thinking. We’re well aware of the idea that our mindset can be the key to success for any challenge, but what about our health? Can our mindset also affect our physical health? A study on the relationship between…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/what-does-happiness-have-do-to-with-your-health/1411339.html/feed 0 Is A Plant-Based Diet Good For Your Skin? https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html#respond Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:34:26 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11171 We’ve all made our “healthy” New Year’s resolutions at some point in our lives, right? For most of us, it only lasts a few months (or days) into the year, but others turn their resolutions into their lifestyle. Whichever category you fall into, we all have room for improvement. Let’s say we fall into the…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html/feed 0 How Humble Legumes Can Prevent Chronic Disease https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html#respond Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:58:52 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11098 I grew up being taught to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods I ate. I was fortunate to be able to understand why I didn’t eat meat or dairy products, outside of the occasional cheese pizza that our family would order on a busy day, or when dad cooked for us. My parents always…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html/feed 0 What’s The Connection Between Diet And Alzheimer’s Disease? https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-surprising-connection-between-diet-and-alzheimers-disease/0911063.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-surprising-connection-between-diet-and-alzheimers-disease https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-surprising-connection-between-diet-and-alzheimers-disease/0911063.html#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:00:50 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11063 Through witnessing the effect Alzheimer’s has on a family member’s emotional wellbeing and their path to slow mental deterioration; spurred my desire to pursue a degree in preventative care. As a young person, I used to wonder how a patient got this disease, and if there was a solution to prevent it. Most cases of…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-surprising-connection-between-diet-and-alzheimers-disease/0911063.html/feed 6 Get Up, Stand Up: Stand Up For Your Circulation https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/get-up-stand-up-stand-up-for-your-circulation/1610885.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-up-stand-up-stand-up-for-your-circulation https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/get-up-stand-up-stand-up-for-your-circulation/1610885.html#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2018 23:53:27 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=10885 Like many people, my job requires me to sit. And sit. And sit. Oh, and stare at a computer screen, too. Sometimes, I find myself emotionally drained because of the lack of movement and circulation. Keeping a healthy circulation doesn’t only improve your emotional health, it also keeps your immune response active. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) delves…

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