Tips to soothe and soften We may be getting close to springtime, but many of us are still dealing with winter air and whipping winds that dry out our bodies from head to toe. Here are some tips to help you sport soft, glowing skin. 1. Be sun savvy Sunscreen isn’t just for balmy beach..
Test your knowledge Think you’ve got heart health all figured out? Check your heart IQ by tackling these myths—can you separate fact from fiction? Myth #1 I would know if I had high blood pressure or cholesterol. Fact You may not have any idea that your cholesterol or blood pressure are a concern until they..
A perfect workout for a beginner or pro Pop quiz! What type of physical activity strengthens your heart and lungs, improves cognitive performance, helps you maintain a healthy body weight and gives you more energy in your day-to-day life? If you’re thinking cardio exercise, you’ve aced this quiz! In this workout we’re focusing on vigorous-intensity..
3 hearty and healthy recipes Whatever you call them—grain bowls, Buddha bowls, macro bowls or hippie bowls—big bowl meals seem to be everywhere these days, and for good reason. They’re flavorful, colorful, heartily nutritious and infinitely adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Not only are these meal bowls easy to prepare at home, but..
Is it time for a change? Do you feel stuck in your routine and old habits? Read on for five ways you can carve out a new niche and support new ambitions. Commit to a fitness regimen Exercise is renowned for aiding in weight control, reining in many health conditions and disease, lifting mood and..
Vacations bring big health benefits The winter months can leave us dreaming of carefree vacations—and there’s nothing wrong with that! It turns out there are abundant health benefits to taking a vacation, and there are plenty of different ways to take one. Escape for your health Research by the University of Waterloo shows that more..
Run for a reason Try plogging for yourself Joggers get to see the world around them in a way that others may miss, taking in treasures on the ground, such as tiny flowers in fresh bloom. What lies beneath their pounding feet isn’t all pretty, though: runners routinely come across candy wrappers, disposable coffee cups..
Reduce stress at work Quick tips to implement now Take a quick check: are your shoulders creeping up around your ears? Are your teeth grinding? And is that nagging headache nagging you again? More than a quarter of employees report being highly stressed at work. Check out these useful tips to manage work-related stress. An..
Winter grains and greens Cook up comforting, healthy dinners Grains and greens are two cozy ingredients that need just a little culinary attention to make them completely satiating. They’re the perfect pair. Grains are available all year round, and certain greens are spectacular in winter—vibrant, crisp and colorful. Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley, Kale and..
What do your gut and brain have in common? The surprising connection “All disease begins in the gut,” said Hippocrates, the so-called father of modern medicine. It turns out he wasn’t all that hyperbolic. Emerging scientific research shows just how intertwined our gut health is with our brain health—all thanks to trillions of little bacteria…