Jessica Migala

1 week ago | eatingwell.com | Jessica Migala

If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels aren't the only thing you want to monitor. It's important to take care of your feet, too. Foot health is imperative for preventing complications down the road, such as calluses, blisters and sores that can lead to potential infection, says podiatrist Lori Grant, DPM. At the same time, walking is a great activity if you have diabetes.

1 week ago | honehealth.com | Jessica Migala

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you might already know this dance: stress levels spike, and suddenly your face flushes, your heart races, and you’re peeling off layers of clothing. But is it anxiety causing a hot flash—or is a hot flash triggering anxiety? For many women, it’s not an easy answer. Stress and hot flashes often feed off each other, creating a cycle that feels impossible to escape. Here’s what’s really happening in your body, and how to stop the spiral.

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Jessica Migala

If you are one of the 39 million Americans who experiences migraine, a lifelong neurological disorder, you may not realize that your condition can affect your risk for cardiovascular disease, including stroke. Despite these heightened odds, so far, there hasn't been data to suggest that migraine prevention treatment could reduce the risk of stroke in people with this form of head pain.

2 weeks ago | elle.com | Jessica Migala

Je bent waarschijnlijk heel bekend met de kalmerende effecten van een paar diepe ademhalingen. Maar doe eens een stapje terug: heb je er ooit over nagedacht *waarom* diep ademhalen – en de verwanten van meditatie en yoga – zo ontspannend is? (Hint: het is niet alleen omdat het je dwingt om letterlijk te vertragen.) Wanneer je deze activiteit doet, stimuleer je je nervus vagus, die een ongelooflijke kracht in je lichaam uitoefent. Wat is de nervus vagus?

2 weeks ago | loseit.com | Jessica Migala

You snooze, you lose! You’ve heard that one before, but the reality of it is literal — when you sleep, your body still burns about 40 to 50 calories. Plus, getting good sleep consistently is a foundation for weight management. Learn more about the impact of sleep on your weight, how many calories your body burns while snoozing, if there’s anything you can do to bump up this number, and more. How and Why We Burn Calories While SleepingDuring sleep, your body’s calorie-burning engines remain on.