Allergy season is here! The runny eyes and nose, the sore throat, the sneezing, the itchiness and the overall yucky feeling that comes with allergies hits like a ton of bricks. Stimulation from flora, fauna and pets trigger a reaction that starts in your immune…
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I am healthy. I am strong. I deserve love and happiness. Wouldn’t it be great if those were the thoughts running through your head all day, rather than the negative stuff? The good news is they can be—with a little practice. Positive affirmations can be…
Congratulations! You’re doing it. On a quest to increase your physical fitness? Maybe it’s for sport, a physical challenge or keeping up with friends and family. Maybe you’re working toward your own strength and endurance goals. Reaching a personal best and pushing yourself beyond your…
It’s no secret that an active lifestyle is good for your body and mind. People with a regular fitness routine are more likely to have better health and greater independence as they age. But did you know that the kind of exercise we need to…
Want an easy way to get healthier? Step outside. Evidence shows that being exposed to nature can help improve your blood pressure, brain activity, cognitive function, sleep, physical activity and mental health.1 And you don’t have to be a nature enthusiast who spends hours outdoors…
Remember the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s no secret that better foods are better for your body. But it’s often hard to fit complicated recipes and obscure ingredients into our daily lives. Today, we want to help bridge the gap between what’s…
When it comes to flavor, fruits and vegetables coming straight from the garden to your table are the best. Gardening provides the freshest produce you’ll eat. Plus, you’ll feel (and taste) a sense of accomplishment. Planting a recipe-specific garden—like a salsa garden—is an easy and…
Are you a people pleaser? Do you… Go out with coworkers because everyone else is going? Pick up a friend’s kids from school, derailing your tasks for the day? Eat unwanted foods because a family member made it “especially for you?” If you answered yes…