Harness the power of this simple pleasure As a new season approaches, it’s common to turn our minds toward rejuvenation—detoxifying ourselves from what’s not serving us and refocusing on what nurtures us. Tea, both true tea—made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis, including green, white, and black teas—and certain herbal infusions, can help in the physical..
How our emotions affect our well-being More and more is being understood about the ways our hearts, minds, and contexts are interconnected. How we feel affects our health, and so, too, does our environment. Reuniting thoughts, feelings, and health “I believe it is important for one to realize that our thoughts and emotions, which are..
These food duos are happy couples Heart health is important to us all. So, too, is good food. Food and heart health make a natural couple. Here are some more happy couples: food duos that, together, provide heart-healthy dividends. There are certain foods that, instead of taking a solo adventure to improve our heart health,..
You don’t need to choose function over fun By round of applause, who’s excited about their daily (or intended daily) workout? Crickets? But do you get excited about beach volleyball, pickleball, dancing, hiking …? Hobbies can be fun and physical! Fitness-life balance The buzzwords in today’s workplace include “work-life balance.” The phrase refers to the need for..
How inflammation affects cardiovascular disease When you think of inflammation, you might think of pain. But inflammation is a key contributor to a number of surprising conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Here’s how inflammation works, and what we can do about it. How inflammation works It is now known that inflammation plays an important role in..
3 antioxidant-rich and delectable recipes Red is a color commonly associated with passion and love, but red foods may have a direct effect on our heart health. The same pigments that give red foods their color, called anthocyanins, are also responsible for a host of health benefits, including reduction of inflammation in the body, and..
There’s more to this important nutrient than you may realize You may associate calcium with your daily glass of milk or serving of yogurt to help support strong bones. However, there’s much more to this important mineral than eating your dairy and maintaining healthy bones. 1. Calcium keeps your heart ticking on the time Calcium..
3 recipes that get better with time This time of year, our appetites once again awaken to the delicious freshness of salads. And, as plant-based eating grows in popularity, the humble salad is, more and more often, finding its place at the center of the table. These hearty and filling salads packed with vibrant veggies,..
Helping teen girls develop a positive relationship with their body The pressure to fit an unrealistic beauty ideal weighs heavily on young women, as they’re bombarded with messages from social media, peers, and even their parents that they’re not thin, stereotypically beautiful, or fair-skinned enough. According to Dr. Jessica Alleva, an assistant professor of psychology..
Lifestyle strategies to sail through springtime Hiding under a blanket of tissues through allergy season is no way to spend springtime! With simple tweaks to your food, supplements, and lifestyle, you can keep your symptoms at bay so your quality of life is fit for all seasons. What causes seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are triggered..