Living Well

(AscendHealthy.com) - The United States has been moving as quickly as possible back toward business as usual, but the pandemic’s death count continues to hold strong. According to the WHO, as of September 10, 2020, our country, alone, has seen over 6.5 million confirmed cases and over 195,000 deaths. The potential dangers are out there, but some of us...

(AscendHealthy.com) - West Nile Virus (WNV) has struck numerous US states this year, according to the CDC, including California, Texas, Florida, Arizona and New Mexico. People in nearly every region are vulnerable; anywhere mosquitoes live, this insidious disease can lurk. Prevention strategies can only reduce the potential for exposure, so it’s important to know disease symptoms as well. Here’s...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Getting older: It’s a phrase that many of us dread. There are so many memes associated with aging, so many theories about the inevitable deterioration of our brains and bodies at increasing speeds. But is this the reality? Thankfully, there are myths about aging that need to be addressed. Find out the facts in the article below. Quick...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Drinking water has long been touted as one of the best ways to stay healthy and remove toxins from the body. But did you know you can actually drink your way to a better level of health? With the right Ayurvedic tips, it’s really possible to add to the already great benefits of drinking water. Quick Read: Your body...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Our teenage years may feel like we’re riding a roller coaster. We experience highs (ahhh, first love) and lows (ugh, adolescent acne). In recent years, social media has become part of teens’ roller-coaster ride. They may soar emotionally from “likes,” become depressed over negative comments and take risks by participating in social media challenges. The results of...

(AscendHealthy.com) - In recent years, vegan and vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular. More than 80% of us are enriching our diets with plant-based foods. Whether we follow a strict vegan diet or aim for an occasional plant-based meal, we share the same challenge: Getting enough protein. Read on to discover the 15 best plant-based protein sources. Quick Read: Plant-based dieters...

(AscendHealthy.com) - A good night’s rest can make anyone feel like a million bucks the next morning. But when it gets challenging to fall asleep, or you wake up a lot throughout the night, it's time to find a solution. Asking friends for advice or scouring the web can leave you with a lot of unknowns. But here are...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Most of us have at least a few face masks, and depending on the area, wearing one could be mandatory for most adults and children when out in public. Keeping them clean is just as important as wearing and handling them correctly, but some people might not be doing enough to ensure they’re sanitized correctly between uses....

(AscendHealthy.com) - Many of us have a bottle sitting in the medicine cabinet, even if it’s mostly gathering dust. Aspirin has its place, despite all the other modern advances we have to choose from, but it’s not the best medication for everyone. For some groups of people, it can be downright dangerous. We have the details. Quick Read: Aspirin saves lives...

(AscendHealthy.com) - Manipulation is a common tactic abusers use. One of the problems with emotional manipulation is that it can be so subtle and deceptive, we hardly notice it. But this kind of behavior rarely occurs in a vacuum; there are always clues and red flags along the way. Learn to spot them in seconds with this list. Quick Read: No...