Being thankful is more than having good manners; it can be a game-changer for your entire mindset. By consciously appreciating what you have, you can shift your focus to the positive aspects of your life and find joy in the present moment. Benefits of Finding Gratitude Every Day Reduces Stress When you focus on what...
Read more >>Weight loss can be challenging and frustrating, and despite your best efforts, you may find that you initially gain weight instead of losing it. Gaining weight when all you want to do is drop some LBs can be discouraging and demotivating; it can even lead to giving up on your weight loss journey altogether. For...
Read more >>Mac & Cheese is a beloved comfort food typically associated with indulgence and high-calorie content. However, creating a delicious and healthy version of this classic dish is possible. Making healthy versions is all about making slight changes to the traditional recipe. Choose veggie-based or whole-wheat noodles. Adding vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower to the...
Read more >>What’s the one thing that can ruin the best-laid vacation plans – besides rain? From personal experience, I’ll tell you… Someone in your group takes a fall. For almost 35 years, my college pals and I have been taking an annual weekend getaway to a sunny destination. This year, we chose Florida, with its warm...
Read more >>Exercise can be scary if you’ve ever had an injury, have pain when you walk, or aren’t feeling stable on your feet. After a nasty fall in her kitchen a few years ago, my mom had a fractured hip. She wasn’t sure she’d ever see the inside of a gym again. But then we discovered...
Read more >>Can everyday activities like sprinting up the stairs or taking out the trash make you smarter? It all clicked for me at a seminar I attended last week. After sitting for hours listening to boring statistics, my mind wandered. No matter how hard I tried, I could not focus on what the speaker was saying....
Read more >>It’s 2023, and the wellness landscape is changing quicker than ever. As a result of scientific breakthroughs and society’s rapidly changing focus on health and wellbeing, various emerging trends are reshaping our approach to staying healthy in the modern world. From advances in technology to emotional care, people from all backgrounds are beginning to explore...
Read more >>It’s time to elevate your mind and body for International Mind-Body Wellness Day! Mind-body wellness is a holistic approach to health that recognizes the connections between your mind and body and the impact your thoughts and emotions have on your physical health. It is a way of acknowledging that your mind and body are not...
Read more >>Winter is coming. As the fall weather turns colder, it becomes more of a challenge to spend time outdoors. Bundling up and the risk of slipping are two things that dampen the desire, throwing a wrench into staying fit during the months ahead. However, staying active is all the more critical because doing so can...
Read more >>My nightly walk was a lifesaver throughout the last few (pandemic) years. I became very familiar with the well-trodden paths near my home, and I’d switch between neighborhood routes and park trails to bring variety into my life. Even as things have returned to normal, my nightly walk gives me peace of mind and has...
Read more >>Celebrities are raving about it; parks and recs are scrambling to build new courts, and updated lines have been drawn on tennis and basketball courts everywhere. It’s making headlines and amassing millions of new players every year. This isn’t an ordinary sport; it’s a movement. So, what is this game with the funny name, and...
Read more >>Are you curious about what’s set to take off in 2022? We consulted health care and fitness experts, digital analysts, market research groups, and wellness gurus for this year’s guide. They collectively agree the trends we’ve experienced the last two years will continue. Last year, pursuing emotional and mental wellbeing jumped up on pretty much...
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