Your mental health is important. It’s been added as a fourth pillar of health, along with nutrition, sleep and activity.1 If your brain and mental state are not in good shape, the rest of the body can’t work effectively. You may work hard to maintain strong…
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Imagine you’ve set a goal to run your first 5K. You’re really excited—you’ve bought new shoes and told your friends all about it. But a few weeks into training you pull a hamstring and have to stop running. You’re frustrated, bummed out and even feel…
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…
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…