The sunshine vitamin and our cardiovascular health The celebrated “sunshine vitamin,” otherwise known as vitamin D, is commonly praised for its ability to support overall bone strength and immune function, but emerging research also continues to illuminate its benefits related to heart health. “Traditionally, [vitamin D] is known as something that’s good for the bones,..
Follow through on your healthy living goals A healthy lifestyle is an accumulation of small actions that add up to vitality and longevity. Sometimes we know what changes we need to make in our lives but have a hard time getting around to doing them. And sometimes we know we need changes but aren’t clear..
Less shopping, more savoring The solution for a simple, delicious Thanksgiving can often be found in what we already have. Look to the ingredients you have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer for all the inspiration you need to put together these recipes that will help you embrace a fuss-free Thanksgiving—all while keeping things nutritious..
How to make physical activity a lifelong habit Are you worried that your kid is a couch potato? Is that concern warranted, or is it simply a product of generational differences? We explore healthy activity levels and talk with an expert about how to help turn your mini-me into a mini-mover! It’s all fun and..
What the science says You’ve heard the musical phrase, “Love is all you need.” It’s certainly true that our health flourishes with good old-fashioned love—of any kind (friends, family, even your favorite sports team!). Find out how love affects our heart health and our brain health. Love and heart health Falling in love can make the heart..
How to improve your financial fitness If your bank balance isn’t trending in the right direction, or if you just want to bump it up a notch, you’re probably due for a financial health checkup. Here’s your road map to a healthier financial future. More than just money Getting a handle on your financial well-being..
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..
How we can deal with everyday toxins The term “detoxification” refers to biological processes responsible for safely removing harmful substances from the body. This involves the coordination of several body systems, including the circulatory system, liver, intestines, kidneys, and more. Shifting our diet and lifestyle patterns, as well as providing higher amounts of certain nutrients..
Embrace failure to find success Put perfect aside Is a fear or failing getting you down? Reframing “failure” and “perfection” can help. Failure as a feature of the journey According to clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Brecher, “it’s almost impossible to know at what point one can judge whether we’ve actually failed at something, or succeeded…