Author Archives: Dr. Fey Ahmad

How Social Connections Impact Your Health

Signs of Healthy Relationships for a fresh Lifestyle

The most profound of life’s experiences come from the connections we have with other human beings, considering we are social by nature. Healthy connections (or relationships) nurture mutual respect, love, honesty, trust and effective open […]

Put on Your Running Shoes: Train Your Body & Mind towards a Healthier Life

A woman going out for a run and determined to shift towards a healthier lifestyle

Strength training goes a long way in terms of supporting bone health, making aerobic exercise more productive, preventing injury, and facilitating healthy aging. Running, one of the most popular physical activities in the world-happens to be an appealing aerobic […]

Identify the Signs: The Importance of Recognizing Mental Health Issues and When to Reach Out

The Signs & Importance of Recognizing Mental Health Issues

In the United States alone, mental health problems remain a significant cause for concern with the number of people affected increasing annually. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in five adults has experienced at least one mental health issue […]

Intermittent Fasting: What the Evidence Actually Says

Fasting for Weight Loss: Pros & Cons of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a trendy weight loss approach. The aim of this diet is to restrict the time period in which you eat food. Unlike most other traditional diets, it’s about limiting when you eat rather than what you eat. Intermittent fasting for weight loss works by prolonging[…]

Thinking About Quitting Sugar? Here’s How

Thinking about quitting your sugar addition? Here’s How to quit and the health benefits involved

A Sugar detox – or ‘abstaining from sugar’ is a wise decision for a healthier lifestyle. While it is easier said than done, the outcomes can be quite rewarding-as sugar has been linked to negative outcomes in overall health. According to research, consumption of added sugar […]

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Menstruation is defined as the monthly shedding of the inner lining of a woman’s uterus. Menstruation is also known by such terminology as menses, menstrual period, just “your period” or more colloquially in conversations as “aunt flow”. The menstrual contents (a mixture) […]